How to Jailbreak the iPhone 7 in 2025 (Full Guide)

Even in 2025, the iPhone 7 remains one of the most jailbreak-friendly devices. Thanks to AltStore, TrollStore, and the Dopamine jailbreak, you can still unlock full root access, customise your phone, and run apps outside Apple’s restrictions.

This tutorial covers the best working jailbreak method for iOS 15–16.5 on the iPhone 7 as of August 2025.


Why Jailbreak the iPhone 7?

  • Full customisation with themes and tweaks
  • Install apps outside the App Store
  • Remove Apple restrictions
  • Add advanced tools for privacy, gaming, and productivity
  • Extend the life of your older iPhone

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What You Need

  • A Mac or Windows computer
  • iTunes (latest version)
  • iCloud (latest version)
  • AltServer (to install AltStore)
  • AltStore (installed on your iPhone)
  • TrollStore
  • Dopamine jailbreak app

Step-by-Step Jailbreak Tutorial

Step 1: Install AltStore

  1. Download AltServer to your computer.
  2. Connect your iPhone 7 via USB.
  3. Install AltStore onto your device using AltServer.

Step 2: Install TrollStore

  1. Open AltStore on your iPhone.
  2. Use it to sideload and install TrollStore.
  3. TrollStore allows permanent signing of apps, meaning no more re-sideloading every 7 days.

Step 3: Install Dopamine

  1. Inside TrollStore, sideload the Dopamine jailbreak app.
  2. Open Dopamine on your iPhone.

Step 4: Run the Jailbreak

  1. Tap “Jailbreak” in the Dopamine app.
  2. Your device will respring.
  3. Once complete, your iPhone 7 is jailbroken.

Re-Jailbreaking After Reboot

This jailbreak is semi-tethered.

  • If you restart your iPhone, just open Dopamine again and hit Re-Jailbreak.
  • Thanks to TrollStore, the Dopamine app never expires or needs reinstalling.

Where to Download the Tools

For safety, always download from the official sources:

  • AltStore → altstore.io
  • TrollStore → official GitHub (opa334)
  • Dopamine → official GitHub (opa334)
  • iTunes/iCloud → Apple official site

Final Thoughts

The iPhone 7 may be nearly a decade old, but it’s still one of the easiest iPhones to jailbreak in 2025. Using this method, you’ll have full control over your device in just a few steps.

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