iOS Guide

Installing checkra1n for Apple TV (macOS)

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Requirements

  • The latest release of checkra1nOpen in new window
  • An Apple TV Siri remote (any generation)
  • If you have an Apple TV 4K, you will also need two cables:
    • A GoldenEye or Foxlink X892 cable
    • An Alex DCSD cable
    • It is recommended to purchase these from AliExpress for the best prices. Note that they typically take about a month to arrive.

A screenshot of the checkra1n application

Installing checkra1n

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, a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

  1. Open checkra1n on your Mac
  2. Plug your Apple TV device into your Mac
  3. Click Start -> Next on checkra1n
    • If you're on tvOS 14.6 or later, you will need to head into Options, then enable the Allow Untested Versions option before clicking Start
    • Your device will be put into recovery mode automatically
  4. 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
  5. After this, checkra1n should automatically install to your Apple TV
  1. Connect the GoldenEye to your Apple TV's Ethernet port
  2. The Alex cable will have text that says "Bacon Side Up" on it; orient this to face towards the side of the Lightning port farthest from the edge of the GoldenEye, then connect the two
  3. Connect the other end of the Alex cable to your Mac, and then power cycle the Apple TV
    • You can do this by unplugging the power cord or by holding the Menu and TV buttons
  4. The Apple TV should automatically enter DFU.
  5. Ensure the checkra1n app is in /Applications
  6. Open a Terminal window and run the command /Applications/checkra1n.app/Contents/MacOS/checkra1n -c
  7. After this, checkra1n will run

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.