As of , here is the most current state of jailbreaking for iOS 9.3.5 and 9.3.6. The Status of "Untethered" vs. "Semi-Untethered"
For years, users on and 9.3.6 were limited to semi-untethered jailbreaks, such as Phoenix , which required re-activating the jailbreak via an app after every reboot. However, as of March 2026 , a fully untethered jailbreak has been released, allowing the device to remain jailbroken persistently without user intervention during startup. The Evolution of iOS 9.3.5 Jailbreaking
This installs the Kok3r9 jailbreak, which is fully untethered. You can reboot your device, and the jailbreak will still be active. No computer needed after installation.
Visit the official Phoenix website to get the latest IPA file.