: "Patched" files on third-party sites often contain malware or adware. Since the software is already free for most users, there is no legitimate reason to use an unofficial patch. Other Possible Meanings
From a technical standpoint, users who updated from a jailbroken Chimera 1.6.5 to a patched iOS version (e.g., 12.5.7) noticed: chimera 165 patched