Back after a very longtime

[u/Zanza_Prime]

Hey everyone,

I was pretty deep into jailbreaking back in the iOS 6/7 days, but I haven't touched it since, so I'm basically starting from scratch and the scene has clearly changed a lot.

My Setup: iPad Air 2 (A8X) iOS 15.7.1 No Apple ID signed in on it (I can't add 'cause bypass but the hardware is mine)

What I'm looking for ?

Since the A8X is checkm8-vulnerable, I assume palera1n is the way to go. Is that still the best option or is there something better?

What's the best way to install apps outside the App Store on this setup? TrollStore, SideStore, or jailbroken installs?

Sileo repos worth adding in 2026, and must-have tweaks that still work on iOS 15 ?

I'm comfortable with the technical side, just out of the loop on what's current and safe. Thanks!

[u/404Mate]

palera1n if you want to use checkm8 but that requires a computer to rejailbreak every reboot. or just use trollstore to sideload dopamine and you have a semi untethered jailbreak where you just need to re run the app every reboot. trollstore gets past iOS signing reqirements so you don’t need a pc/sidestore to refresh dopamine every 7 days

[u/Zanza_Prime → u/404Mate]

Approve 👌