As of mid-2026, Apple has deprecated the checkm8 exploit via hardware revisions (no fix, but newer devices like iPhone 11 and above use the A13 chip which is immune). Sliver 6.1 is likely the final major release from AppleTech752, who has shifted focus to new projects. However, the legacy community continues to support Sliver 6.1 through forks and patches, especially for A11 devices.

If an iOS update fails and your device is stuck with the "Connect to iTunes" logo, Sliver 6.1 can execute a low-level exit command to kick the device out of recovery without data loss.

Tested on:

The official source for is AppleTech752’s GitHub repository or his official YouTube channel description. Avoid third-party re-upload sites as they often bundle malware.

By leveraging the Checkm8 hardware exploit—which affects iPhones from the iPhone 4s through the iPhone X—Appletech752 provided tools that could bypass security measures, simulate hardware inputs, and restore functionality to devices that would otherwise be e-waste. Sliver is the flagship product of this endeavor.

AppleTech752 himself has stated that the tool is meant for "preservation and repair," not theft.