If you are attempting to jailbreak an older iOS device using —the primary untethered jailbreak for iOS 6.1.3 through 6.1.6 —you may encounter a frustrating error message stating that the tool "requires iTunes 10.5 or above" . This error often occurs on modern Windows 10 and 11 systems because newer versions of iTunes (especially the version from the Microsoft Store) handle drivers differently than the legacy versions p0sixspwn was designed for.
To fix the driver conflict, you must remove every trace of modern Apple software from your PC. Uninstall the following items from the in this exact order: iTunes Apple Software Update Apple Mobile Device Support Bonjour
– during installation, uncheck "iTunes Store" optional features (not needed). Let it install Apple Mobile Device Support 6.x. p0sixspwn requires itunes 105 or above 2021
Connect your iOS 6 device to your computer via a USB cable (use a USB 2.0 port if possible, as USB 3.0 can sometimes cause connection dropouts). Right-click p0sixspwn.exe and select .
The core issue lies in compatibility between a tool created in 2013 and iTunes versions created years later. P0sixspwn, particularly the Windows version, relies on specific iTunes drivers to communicate with the legacy device. If you are attempting to jailbreak an older
To prevent the "requires iTunes 105" error (which was often a masking error for missing drivers), the tool now bundles a compatibility shim that ensures the usbmuxd service connects correctly with the newer Apple Mobile Device Support drivers introduced in 2021.
: From your Control Panel, uninstall the following in order: Apple Software Update Apple Mobile Device Support Apple Application Support (both 32-bit and 64-bit) Clear Residual Data Delete the folder located in your , and delete any Apple Computer folders found in the directories. Reboot your PC Uninstall the following items from the in this
Windows 10 and 11 handle drivers differently than Windows XP or 7. Even if you manage to install an older version of iTunes, Windows will often automatically "repair" or update the drivers to the latest version in the background, breaking the connection p0sixspwn requires. Furthermore, the iTunes Library.itl
If the device is still not detected after the software downgrade:
Are you trying to jailbreak a specific device like an or iPod Touch 4th Gen ?
Modern iTunes (12.x+) removed or reorganized these libraries.