How to Fix Boot Loop When Jailbreaking iPad mini on iOS 8.1 With Pangu
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tonski21 • November 10, 2014 at 7:10am
I am trying to jailbreak an iPad mini running iOS 8.1 using Pangu 1.2.1. The jailbreak seems to complete, but the device gets stuck in a boot loop where the Apple logo appears and then disappears. I had to perform a restore to get back to iOS 8.1. How can I resolve this issue and successfully jailbreak?
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iClarified • January 14, 2026 at 4:18am
To resolve a boot loop during the Pangu jailbreak on iOS 8.1, you should first ensure that your iPad mini is freshly restored and not updated via OTA (Over-the-Air). 1. Restore your device to iOS 8.1 using iTunes on a computer. 2. When prompted, set up the iPad as a new device rather than restoring from a backup immediately. 3. Disable Passcode, Touch ID, and Find My iPad in the settings. 4. Put the device into Airplane Mode. 5. Run the Pangu jailbreak tool as an administrator on your computer and follow the prompts. Once the jailbreak is successful and Cydia is installed, you can then restore your data from a backup.
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chstphr • November 13, 2014 at 10:08pm
If you encounter a boot loop, you need to put your iPad into recovery mode. To do this, hold the Home button while connecting the USB cable to your computer until the Connect to iTunes logo appears. Perform a restore to iOS 8.1. To ensure the jailbreak works correctly afterward, set up the iPad as a new device first. Once the jailbreak is complete, you can restore your backup.