The iPhone X may be a 2017 flagship, but in 2025 it’s still one of the best iPhones to jailbreak. With Dopamine 2.0, you can unlock iOS 15 through iOS 16.5 on the iPhone X and enjoy a modern, stable jailbreak with permanent app signing thanks to TrollStore.
This guide will walk you through the best iPhone X jailbreak method as of August 2025.
Why Jailbreak the iPhone X?
- Customise your iPhone with themes and system tweaks
- Install apps Apple doesn’t allow on the App Store
- Add advanced privacy tools and system utilities
- Extend your iPhone X’s life long after Apple support ends
- Perfect balance of modern hardware and jailbreak stability
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Jailbreak Compatibility
- Device: iPhone X (A11 chip)
- Supported iOS: 15.0 – 16.5
- Jailbreak Tool: Dopamine 2.0
- Helper Tools: AltStore + TrollStore
- Method Type: Semi-untethered (re-jailbreak after reboot, but app stays permanent with TrollStore)
What You’ll Need
- A Mac or Windows computer
Latest iTunes (for Windows)
- Latest iCloud (for Windows)
- AltServer → installs AltStore
- AltStore → used to sideload TrollStore
- TrollStore → allows permanent signing of Dopamine
- Dopamine 2.0 app → jailbreak tool
Step-by-Step Jailbreak Tutorial
Step 1: Install AltStore
- Download AltServer on your computer.
- Connect your iPhone X with a USB cable.
- Use AltServer to install AltStore on your device.
Step 2: Install TrollStore
- Open AltStore on your iPhone X.
- Sideload and install TrollStore.
- TrollStore makes sure Dopamine stays permanently signed.
Step 3: Install Dopamine 2.0
- Download the latest Dopamine 2.0 IPA file.
- Open TrollStore and install Dopamine.
Step 4: Run the Jailbreak
- Launch Dopamine.
- Tap “Jailbreak.”
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Your iPhone X will respring — it’s now jailbroken.
After Rebooting
- The jailbreak is semi-tethered.
- After reboot, simply reopen Dopamine and tap Re-Jailbreak.
- Thanks to TrollStore, Dopamine stays installed forever — no re-sideloading needed.
Safe Download Sources
Always download only from the official pages:
- AltStore → altstore.io
- TrollStore → GitHub (opa334)
- Dopamine 2.0 → GitHub (opa334)
- iTunes / iCloud → apple.com
Final Thoughts
The iPhone X remains one of the best jailbreak devices in 2025, supporting up to iOS 16.5 with Dopamine 2.0. With just a few steps, you can unlock full customisation and functionality that Apple never intended.
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