In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the “Jailbroken devices can’t use Slack” error in iOS 16 Beta. The Cupertino giant has just rolled out the sixteenth iteration of the OS. With that, there are a slew of new and noteworthy features that are waiting to make a permanent abode on your device. These include the likes of tons of customization features in the lock screen [including the widgets], the ability to edit/delete messages, Live Activities and Focus filters, iCloud Shared Photo Library, and a plethora of other under-the-hood changes.
However, at the time of writing, the OS is still in the beta stage and hence a few bugs and issues are along the expected lines. Justifying this statement are a few iOS 16 Beta users who are reportedly getting the “Jailbroken devices can’t use Slack” error, even though their iPhones are not jailbroken nor have they carried out any privilege escalation exploits as such. So is there a way out? Well, there does exist a nifty workaround that has managed to resolve this issue. So without any further ado, let’s check it out.
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Fix “Jailbroken devices can’t use Slack” error in iOS 16 Beta
In order to rectify this bug, you could take two different approaches either use a Proxy app or downgrade to the earlier publically released iOS version. Both these tweaks have been listed below, you may refer to the one that is in sync with your requirement.
FIX 1: Use a Proxy App
This is the easier of the two methods and doesn’t require the use of a PC and there will be no need to format your device either. However, it comes with a lower success rate in comparison with its successor, but still, you should give it a try and then test out the results.
- To begin with, download and install a proxy app like Charles Proxy from App Store
- Then launch it and then proceed with the on-screen instructions to set it up.
- Once done, it will become active and would block the jailbreak detection network request on your device.
- Check if it fixes the “Jailbroken devices can’t use Slack” error in iOS 16 Beta.
FIX 2: Downgrade to iOS 15
In this method, we will be downgrading to iOS 15- the latest “public release” of iOS. While it will surely rectify the issue, however, it will also format your device. So make sure to take a complete device backup beforehand and only then proceed with the below steps-
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a lightning cable.
- Then launch Finder and boot your device to Recovery Mode.
- To do so, press and quickly release the “Volume Up” button.
- Then, press and quickly release the “Volume Down” button.
- After that, hold down the Power button until you see the recovery mode.
- You will now get a prompt, click on Restore > Restore and Update. Wait for the downgrade to complete.
- Once done, your device will boot to iOS 15. And the underlying Slack issue would have been fixed as well.
That’s it. These were the two different methods to fix the “Jailbroken devices can’t use Slack” error in iOS 16 Beta. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are aware of this issue, but they haven’t given out any ETA for the rollout of a fix [check out their response below]. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workaround is your best bet.
