: Plug your iPhone or iPad into your PC via USB.

Access the root file system with tools like Filza or install experimental software outside the App Store.

Unlike newer iOS versions (15–17) that require constant cat-and-mouse patching, iOS 12.5.7 benefits from mature, open-source exploits. The most reliable tool for Windows users today is (specifically the Windows port via palen1x) and the legacy checkra1n (with certain limitations).

No. Those tools only support iOS 12 up to 12.5.6. For 12.5.7, only checkm8-based exploits work.

For a Windows-based jailbreak, you'll need to use a tool like: