darksword-kexploit is an Objective-C tool for iOS systems up to 26.0.1. It is built to help users run the DarkSword kernel exploit from a simple Windows setup flow.
Use it if you need a clear way to get the release files, place them in the right folder, and run the app on a supported device.
Before you start, make sure you have:
- A Windows PC
- A web browser
- A USB cable
- A supported iOS device running iOS 26.0.1 or lower
- Enough free space to store the release files
- File access rights on your PC so you can unzip files and move them
If your device is not on a supported version, the tool may not work as expected.
Visit the release page to download the latest build:
On that page, look for the newest release and download the file made for Windows or the main package file if the release is packed in a zip archive.
- Open the release page in your browser.
- Find the latest release at the top of the page.
- Download the release file to your PC.
- If the file is in a zip archive, right-click it and choose Extract All.
- Open the extracted folder.
- Look for the main program file.
- Double-click the file to start it.
If Windows shows a security prompt, choose the option that lets the app open. This can happen with tools that are not signed for Windows.
- Unlock your iPhone or iPad.
- Connect it to your Windows PC with a USB cable.
- If your device asks whether to trust this computer, tap Trust.
- Enter your device passcode if asked.
- Keep the device unlocked while the tool runs.
A stable cable connection helps avoid transfer errors and failed runs.
When you launch darksword-kexploit for the first time, follow these steps:
- Read the main screen.
- Select your connected iOS device if the app shows a device list.
- Check that the app detects your iOS version.
- Make sure the release files are in the same folder as the program if the tool asks for them.
- Start the process from the main action button.
If the tool uses local support files, keep them in the default folder unless the app tells you to move them.
- Open the app on Windows.
- Connect your iOS device.
- Wait for the app to confirm the device.
- Start the exploit process from the main control.
- Keep the device connected until the app finishes.
During the run, avoid opening other device tools or unplugging the cable. A clean connection gives the best result.
Keep the files in a simple folder so you can find them later:
darksword-kexploitreleasesupport-fileslogs
A plain folder setup makes it easier to rerun the tool if you need to repeat the process.
- Objective-C reimplementation of the DarkSword kernel exploit flow
- Simple Windows-based launch process
- Support for iOS devices up to 26.0.1
- Clear step-based use for non-technical users
- Works with local release files from GitHub
- Easy setup with a USB-connected device
- Basic log output for checking progress
- Unlock the device first
- Replug the USB cable
- Tap Trust on the device
- Try a different USB port
- Close other phone tools on Windows
- Make sure you extracted the zip file
- Check that the main program file is still in the folder
- Run the file again from the extracted location
- Download the release again if the file looks damaged
- Keep the device unlocked
- Do not unplug the cable
- Close iTunes or other sync tools if they are open
- Restart the app and try again
- Check your iOS version in Settings
- Use a device at or below iOS 26.0.1
- Download the newest release from the GitHub page
- Download the release from GitHub
- Extract the files if needed
- Open the app on Windows
- Connect the iOS device by USB
- Trust the computer on the device
- Start the process
- Keep the cable connected until it finishes
Depending on the release, you may see files like these:
darksword-kexploit.exeREADME.txtsupport.dllpayload.binlogs.txt
Not every release will use the same names, but the main app file is usually easy to spot.
Check these points before you run the app:
- Your device is on a supported iOS version
- Your USB cable works well
- Your Windows PC has access to the internet
- You downloaded the latest release
- Your phone is unlocked and trusted
- Open the release page.
- Download the latest package.
- Extract the folder.
- Run the Windows app.
- Connect the iOS device.
- Start the exploit process.
- Wait for the app to finish and read the status message
Download the latest build here:
- Use the original cable if you have it
- Keep your phone charged
- Turn off screen timeout for the run
- Leave the device unlocked while the tool works
- Do not switch USB ports during the process