If Checkn1x fails on your hardware, try Odysseyn1x (more verbose logging) or install a full Linux distro (Ubuntu) and run palera1n manually for better USB debugging.
The "better" factor: You no longer need to dig out an ancient PS/2 keyboard just to run the tool.
Checkn1x is a jailbreak tool primarily for iOS devices (checkm8 vulnerability). This review is for informational purposes. Jailbreaking can void warranties and pose security risks. Use at your own risk.
While there isn't a formal academic "paper" on this specific version, community consensus and developer notes from the checkn1x GitHub highlight why this version is often preferred over others:
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