Jailbreak Apple TV 4: A simple guide

With the right software and under certain conditions, it is possible to jailbreak the Apple TV 4. The jailbreak is only feasible on a Mac and on no other operating system.

How to jailbreak Apple TV 4

If you want to have more options available on your Apple TV 4 with a jailbreak, you will need a Mac, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and some applications. The Apple TV 4 version must be 9.0 or 9.0.1.

1. On the Apple TV, go to "System > Software Updates" and disable automatic updates.
2. Download the "Pangu Tool" and "iOS App Signer" and unzip the ZIP folders.
3. Open the Apple Developer Center website and enter your Apple ID.
4. Download Xcode, launch the program and log in with the Apple ID.
5. Navigate to "File > New > Project > tvOS >Application > Single View Application".
6. Enter a name and specify "Organization Identifier: com.jailbreak.appletv". Click "Create".
7. Now connect the Apple TV to the Mac via cable.
8. In Xcode, select the Apple TV as the Build Device in the top left corner.
9. Finally, click "Fix issue" and follow the instructions.
10. Open iOS App Signer and under "Browse", select the atvipa.app file in the "Payload" folder from the unzipped ZIP folder from the Pangu Tool.
11. Select your Apple ID under "Signing Certificates" and click "Start > Save".
12. In Xcode, under "Devices > Installed Apps", click the plus and navigate to the atvipa.ipa file that you just saved.
13. Open the Pangu app that now appears on your Apple TV and follow the instructions to set up the jailbreak.