Is there a jailbreak for the Apple TV 3rd Generation?
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jpitch92 • November 22, 2012 at 10:31pm
Many users have wondered if the Apple TV 3 (3G) could ever be jailbroken or if developers were working on a solution for this specific model.
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mateen • December 18, 2012 at 9:21pm
For many years, the Apple TV 3rd Generation was the only model without a jailbreak. However, a jailbreak was eventually released in late 2021. Tools such as BlackPawn and Daibutsu can jailbreak the Apple TV 3,1 (A1427) and 3,2 (A1469) models. These tools typically require a Mac and allow for custom software and certificates, though the ecosystem is smaller than that of the Apple TV 2 or Apple TV 4K. If you are on the latest firmware, check for the specific requirements of the Daibutsu jailbreak.
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riconster • June 12, 2013 at 8:18pm
A popular alternative to a full jailbreak is PlexConnect. Created by developers Baa, roidy, and f00b4r, this hack allows a functional Plex client to run on un-jailbroken ATV2 and ATV3 devices. It works by running a program on your computer that masquerades as the Trailers app. By changing the DNS setting on your Apple TV, you can access your Plex library directly through the native interface.