iOS Guide

Installing checkra1n for Apple TV (ChromeOS)

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WARNING

If you are using a computer with an AMD Ryzen CPU, you will likely run into issues. If you do run into issues, you should use a Mac or a computer with an Intel CPU to follow this guide.

WARNING

If you have an Apple TV HD and are using a USB-C to USB-C to do this process, you may run into issues entering into DFU mode

If you do have issues, get a USB-A to USB-C cable and, if necessary, also get a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

DANGER

This guide does not currently account for the Apple TV 4K (1st Generation) at this time.

DANGER

This is a highly experimental guide page, there may be things not directly mentioned that need to be done in order to follow this. As a result, we highly recommend getting another type of computer instead if possible.

TIP

You need to have enabled developer mode on your ChromeOS device to follow this.

Requirements (ChromeOS)

A screenshot of the checkra1n application

Allowing checkra1n to run

  1. Move the checkra1n binary which is downloaded to /usr/local/bin
    • This can be done by doing the following:
      • Press Ctrl + Alt + T
      • Run shell
      • Run mv ~/Downloads/checkra1n /usr/local/bin/
  2. Run the following command in terminal: sudo mount -o remount,exec /tmp
    • You'll need to do this every single time you reboot your ChromeOS device
  3. Every time you need to jailbreak in ChromeOS, you need to plug in your device, and enter Recovery Mode manually.

Installing checkra1n

  1. Run the checkra1n binary in the terminal using TERM=linux sudo checkra1n
    • You may need to run sudo chmod a+x /usr/local/bin/checkra1n if the binary doesn't run
    • If you're on tvOS 14.6 or later, you will need to head into Options, then enable the Allow Untested Versions option once it runs
  2. Click Start and follow all onscreen prompts
  3. You will now be presented with instructions in how to reboot your device into DFU mode, click Start to begin
    • Follow the instructions until your device shows a black screen
  4. After this, checkra1n should automatically install

Your Apple TV device should now reboot.

You should now be jailbroken with the checkra1n loader app installed on your home screen, which allows you to install nito.tv. You can use nito.tv to install tweaks, themes and more.