The iPhone XR is still a popular device in 2025 thanks to its strong performance and lower price point. The good news? It’s also one of the most jailbreak-friendly iPhones, supporting iOS 15 through iOS 16.5 with Dopamine 2.0.
In this tutorial, we’ll show you the best way to jailbreak the iPhone XR using AltStore, TrollStore, and Dopamine 2.0.
Why Jailbreak the iPhone XR?
- Full device customisation with themes and tweaks
- Install powerful apps not available in the App Store
- Add advanced privacy and gaming tools
- Extend the usable life of your device
- A perfect balance of affordability and jailbreak stability
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Jailbreak Compatibility
- Device: iPhone XR (A12 Bionic chip)
- Supported iOS Versions: 15.0 – 16.5
- Jailbreak Tool: Dopamine 2.0
- Helper Tools: AltStore + TrollStore
- Method Type: Semi-untethered (requires re-jailbreak after reboot, but Dopamine stays permanent with TrollStore)
What You’ll Need
- A Mac or Windows PC
- Latest iTunes (Windows users)
- Latest iCloud (Windows users)
- AltServer → to install AltStore
- AltStore → to sideload TrollStore
- TrollStore → makes Dopamine permanent
- Dopamine 2.0 app → jailbreak tool
Step-by-Step Jailbreak Tutorial
Step 1: Install AltStore
- Download AltServer onto your computer.
- Connect your iPhone XR via USB.
- Use AltServer to install AltStore onto your iPhone.
Step 2: Install TrollStore
- Open AltStore on your iPhone XR.
- Sideload and install TrollStore.
- TrollStore allows Dopamine to remain signed forever.
Step 3: Install Dopamine 2.0
- Download the latest Dopamine 2.0 IPA file.
- Open TrollStore and install Dopamine.
Step 4: Jailbreak
- Open the Dopamine app.
- Tap “Jailbreak.”
- Wait while the process completes and your iPhone XR resprings.
- Your XR is now jailbroken.
After Rebooting
- The jailbreak is semi-tethered.
- If your XR reboots, just open Dopamine and hit Re-Jailbreak.
- Thanks to TrollStore, Dopamine will never expire — no reinstallation needed.
Safe Download Sources
For security, only download from official sources:
- AltStore → altstore.io
- TrollStore → GitHub (opa334)
- Dopamine 2.0 → GitHub (opa334)
- iTunes / iCloud → apple.com
Final Thoughts
The iPhone XR remains one of the best value jailbreak devices in 2025, with full support from iOS 15 to 16.5 using Dopamine 2.0. With just a few steps, you’ll unlock the full potential of your device.
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