A jailbreaking tool for iOS devices, allowing users to install unauthorized apps and customize their iPhones beyond Apple's restrictions, exploiting vulnerabilities in iOS to bypass security limitations.
Pangu is a popular jailbreaking software that allows iOS users to gain root access to their devices and remove restrictions imposed by Apple. It has capabilities to install third-party apps, themes, mods and customizations that are usually not permitted by the iOS ecosystem.
The software exploits vulnerabilities in the iOS codebase to essentially "jailbreak" the operating system and give users more control. It originated in China but quickly gained popularity worldwide among advanced iOS users and developers looking to deeply personalize their devices.
Pangu has enabled users to unlock capabilities like installing app stores other than the Apple App Store, theming engines to radically change UI designs, overclocking the device for higher performance, modifying integral files and much more. It paved the path for innovation like tweaks, mods and customizations that would not be possible without an open/jailbroken device.
It has supported jailbreaking all major iOS versions and iPhone models over the years. The team behind Pangu periodically releases updated jailbreak tools whenever new versions of iOS are rolled out to circumvent Apple's security patches. The tool is available for download on Windows and Mac computers to jailbreak devices through a USB connection.