How to Jailbreak the iPhone XS on iOS 15 – 16.5 with Dopamine 2.0 (2025 Guide)

The iPhone XS is still a powerful device in 2025, and thanks to Dopamine 2.0, it can be jailbroken from iOS 15.0 to iOS 16.5. With TrollStore keeping the jailbreak app permanently signed, this method is fast, reliable, and requires no weekly re-sideloading.

This tutorial will walk you through the best method to jailbreak the iPhone XS today.

Why Jailbreak the iPhone XS?

• Full system customisation with tweaks and themes
• Install powerful apps outside the App Store
• Add advanced privacy, gaming, and productivity tools
• Extend the useful life of your iPhone XS
• A perfect mix of modern performance and jailbreak stability

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Jailbreak Compatibility

• Device: iPhone XS (A12 chip)
• Supported iOS Versions: 15.0 – 16.5
• Jailbreak Tool: Dopamine 2.0
• Helper Tools: AltStore + TrollStore
• Method Type: Semi-untethered (re-jailbreak after reboot, but Dopamine stays permanent with TrollStore)

What You’ll Need

• A Mac or Windows computer
• Latest iTunes (Windows users)
• Latest iCloud (Windows users)
• AltServer → installs AltStore
• AltStore → used to sideload TrollStore
• TrollStore → makes Dopamine permanent
• Dopamine 2.0 app → jailbreak tool

Step-by-Step Jailbreak Tutorial

Step 1: Install AltStore

1. Download AltServer on your computer.
2. Connect your iPhone XS via USB.
3. Use AltServer to install AltStore onto your device.

Step 2: Install TrollStore

1. Open AltStore on your iPhone XS.
2. Sideload and install TrollStore.
3. TrollStore ensures Dopamine never expires or needs re-sideloading.

Step 3: Install Dopamine 2.0

1. Download the latest Dopamine 2.0 IPA file.
2. Open TrollStore and install Dopamine.

Step 4: Run the Jailbreak

1. Launch the Dopamine app.
2. Tap “Jailbreak.”
3. Wait for the process to finish.
4. Your iPhone XS will respring — it’s now jailbroken.

After Rebooting

• The jailbreak is semi-tethered.
• After a reboot, open Dopamine and tap Re-Jailbreak.
• Thanks to TrollStore, Dopamine stays permanently signed — no need to reinstall.

Safe Download Sources

Always download from official sources only:

• AltStore → altstore.io
• TrollStore → GitHub (opa334)
• Dopamine 2.0 → GitHub (opa334)
• iTunes / iCloud → apple.com

Final Thoughts

The iPhone XS remains one of the best jailbreak devices in 2025, with full Dopamine 2.0 support across iOS 15 to 16.5. With AltStore, TrollStore, and Dopamine, you’ll have a stable jailbreak in minutes.

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