Your iPad 4 might be on an iOS version that the tool doesn’t support. For example:
The most common cause. Many online tutorials incorrectly suggest that redsn0w can jailbreak the iPad 4 on iOS 9 or 10. This is false. Redsn0w only works on iOS 6.x and below, and even then, its limera1n exploit only tethers the iPad 4. If you attempt to run redsn0w on an iPad 4 running iOS 8, 9, or 10, you will get error 1034 immediately because the tool doesn’t recognize the kernel.
To truly fix the problem, you need to understand the root causes. Here are the top five reasons you are seeing error 1034:
For iPad 4 on 10.3.4, kok3shi is the most viable jailbreak. It’s semi-untethered, so you’ll need to re-run the app after every full reboot. Keep expectations low – tweak compatibility is limited, and the experience will not be as smooth as on older iOS versions.
If you just want to run old apps, consider using it without jailbreaking. If you’re determined, join r/LegacyJailbreak on Reddit for specific tweak lists and troubleshooting.
Your iPad 4 might be on an iOS version that the tool doesn’t support. For example:
The most common cause. Many online tutorials incorrectly suggest that redsn0w can jailbreak the iPad 4 on iOS 9 or 10. This is false. Redsn0w only works on iOS 6.x and below, and even then, its limera1n exploit only tethers the iPad 4. If you attempt to run redsn0w on an iPad 4 running iOS 8, 9, or 10, you will get error 1034 immediately because the tool doesn’t recognize the kernel.
To truly fix the problem, you need to understand the root causes. Here are the top five reasons you are seeing error 1034:
For iPad 4 on 10.3.4, kok3shi is the most viable jailbreak. It’s semi-untethered, so you’ll need to re-run the app after every full reboot. Keep expectations low – tweak compatibility is limited, and the experience will not be as smooth as on older iOS versions.
If you just want to run old apps, consider using it without jailbreaking. If you’re determined, join r/LegacyJailbreak on Reddit for specific tweak lists and troubleshooting.