Which of those would you like?

If you want to jailbreak:

: My device is stuck on the Apple logo or in a boot loop. Solution : Perform a hard reset (press and hold Home and Power for iPhone 6 or older). If it continues to loop, you will need to connect to a computer and put your device into DFU mode to restore the iOS firmware. This is why a pre-jailbreak backup is essential.

: This tool is a re-jailbreak utility. It assumes you have already performed an initial jailbreak using Chimera. If you are starting from a clean iOS 12.5.7 device, you first need to install the Chimera app, which may require a computer.

: A newer alternative used by some tutorials specifically for iOS 12.5.7 to install

: The owner learned that this is a semi-untethered jailbreak. This means if the battery dies or they turn the phone off, the jailbreak "deactivates." To get it back, they simply had to open the Freya app again and hit "Enable." ⚠️ Critical Tips for Success

: The Sileo or Chimera app crashes immediately upon opening. Solution : The app's certificate has likely been revoked. You will need to reinstall the patched Chimera IPA using the online signing service you used initially. This is an unavoidable inconvenience of no-PC app sideloading.

The desire for a "no PC" jailbreak has created a massive ecosystem of scams and malicious actors. You should never trust any service claiming to offer a "jailbreak ios 1257 no pc" that requires you to download an app from a suspicious website, enter your Apple ID password, or complete a survey.

iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 1, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, and iPod Touch 6G.

— the latest iOS versions are in the 18.x range (as of 2025). It appears "1257" may be a typo, a fake version number used by scam sites, or a misunderstanding.

This walkthrough details how to safely install package managers like Cydia or Sileo on classic devices including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch 6G . By utilizing web-based installers, you bypass the need for Lightning cables or desktop applications like Xcode or Sideloadly.

These Safari-based installation methods are . This means that every single time your iPhone or iPad completely loses power or reboots, the jailbroken state is temporarily disabled.