: You must put the iPhone XR into DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. This involves a specific sequence of button presses (Volume Up, Volume Down, then holding the Side button and Volume Down).

: Use your chosen tool to "Boot Ramdisk." This sends the custom file system to the device's RAM.

: A utility often used for "Hello Screen" bypassing on various iOS versions. How to Use a Ramdisk (General Steps)

: Frequently cited in community tutorials as a free alternative for bypassing iCloud on Windows. While it supports many models, users should verify A12 (iPhone XR) compatibility for specific iOS versions like iOS 17 or 18.

If you find a tool compatible with the iPhone XR, the process generally follows these steps:

Unlike the iPhone X and older models (which use the hardware-based checkm8 exploit), the features the A12 Bionic chip. This chip is not vulnerable to the same unpatchable bootrom exploits, making free ramdisk tools much rarer and more difficult to find for this specific model. Popular "Free" Ramdisk Tools