Chimera is a "semi-untethered" jailbreak, meaning that while the jailbreak is persistent, the tool's app must be re-run every time the device reboots. It is widely considered the first "true" iOS 12 jailbreak because it featured a , which allowed binaries to run without constant resigning, and offered the first stable support for A12 devices like the iPhone XS and XR. Key Features and Fixes in 1.6.5
: Fixed potential black screen issues during the exploitation process and reduced "kernel panics" (crashes) on older 4K devices (A7/A8 chips). chimera 1.6.5
The 1.6.5 update served as a "modernisation" patch to keep legacy devices functional. Key technical improvements include: Chimera is a "semi-untethered" jailbreak, meaning that while