Requires Itunes 105 Or Above 2021 - P0sixspwn

Updated for 2021 – Still relevant for retro jailbreakers.

If you have stumbled upon an old iPhone 4s, iPad 2, or iPod touch (4th/5th gen) running iOS 6.0 to 6.1.6, you have likely heard of p0sixspwn – one of the most stable untethered jailbreaks ever released.

However, modern users trying to revive these legacy devices in 2021 (and beyond) frequently hit a frustrating roadblock. After downloading the tool, you glance at the error log or a popup window, and it reads:

"p0sixspwn requires iTunes 10.5 or above."

But wait—you already have iTunes 12.10.11 (or the Microsoft Store version) installed. Why is this happening? And why, in 2021, does an ancient piece of software demand an even older driver architecture?

Let’s break down the technical history, the core reason for the error, and—most importantly—the step-by-step solution to make p0sixspwn work on Windows 10 and macOS Big Sur/Catalina in 2021.

Warning: This process will remove your current iTunes and all Apple-related services. Backup any iOS device backups first. p0sixspwn requires itunes 105 or above 2021

Reboot your PC.

Download iTunes 11.4 (64-bit) from a trusted legacy archive (e.g., FileHippo or the official Apple iTunes historical downloads page – search for iTunes64Setup_11.4.0.18.exe).

Disable driver signature enforcement (only needed on Windows 10):

Install iTunes 11.4 – during installation, uncheck "iTunes Store" optional features (not needed). Let it install Apple Mobile Device Support 6.x.

Prevent automatic updates:

Run p0sixspwn as Administrator (Windows 7 compatibility mode recommended). Updated for 2021 – Still relevant for retro jailbreakers

Now the error will disappear, and the jailbreak will proceed.

Modern iTunes versions (post-2014) moved core functionality from iTunesMobileDevice.dll to MobileDevice.dll and changed the folder structure in Program Files. The feature introduces a dynamic path resolver.

Resolver Logic:

If downgrading iTunes feels too cumbersome, consider these alternatives:

Published: Retro Tech & Jailbreak Archive – Updated for 2021+ Systems

If you have stumbled upon this article, you are likely holding onto an ancient piece of iOS history: an iPhone 4S, iPad 2, or iPad 3 running iOS 6.1.x. You have downloaded the legendary p0sixspwn tool (often stylized as p0sixspwn or p0sixpwn), you double-click the executable, and you are met with a frustrating, brick-wall error: "p0sixspwn requires iTunes 10

"p0sixspwn requires iTunes 10.5 or above."

You check your computer. You have iTunes 12.10.11 (or even the new Microsoft Store version). It is clearly "above" 10.5. So why isn't it working? In 2021 and beyond, this error has become the single biggest obstacle for retro jailbreakers.

This article explains why this error exists, why 2021 operating systems break it, and exactly how to bypass it to finally jailbreak your legacy device.

If you are trying to jailbreak an iOS 6.1.3 – 6.1.6 device (iPhone 3GS, 4, or iPod touch 4th gen) using the classic p0sixspwn tool, you have likely seen this frustrating popup:

"p0sixspwn requires iTunes 10.5 or above."

Here is the problem, the explanation, and the fix.

Run p0sixspwn as Administrator.

Disable antivirus temporarily (it often quarantines the exploit).