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Jailbreaking an iOS device is the process of taking away the restrictions Apple places on their devices giving the user root access, access to the raw file-system, and the ability to run software not signed by Apple. Most jailbreaks include Cydia, which is the jailbreak equivalent of the App Store.

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iOS Cannot SIGINT or Ctrl+C when SSH'ed into it

I have a jailbroken iPhone that I often SSH into. For some reason, I am unable to Ctrl+C a foreground process or kill -INT a background process when said process is started in an SSH session, but I ...
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Install a Linux distrubution on Apple TV Model A1469

So, recently, I found an Apple TV at my house. Since it no longer supports Youtube and I don't really have a use for it, I want to make a little makeshift computer for browsing the web. Problem? ...
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iOS create ad-hoc network

Is it possible (with or without jailbreak) to create a wireless access point from iOS 12 to serve as a 'router'? I don't want to share iOS internet connection, the phone will be located in a place ...
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"No space left on device" despite 70GB free; can't create any files larger than 8.0MiB on iPad

iPad Pro 9.7" (1st gen) 256GB, iOS 10.2.1. Problem #1: I can't create files larger than 2-8MB (it varies upon reboot). This renders the iPad virtually unusuable. Many apps won't launch, apps won't ...
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iPhone stuck on Apple Logo because of Storage Full, Any solution to delete some data to make it boot or backup data before restore?

My iPhone 6s Plus (iOS 13.4) was full on memory and when I restarted the phone it stuck on Apple Logo. Unfortunately I have no backup of my device and want my data to be safe and backed up before ...
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Can't copy framework to the iPhone filesystem on iOS 10

I am trying to copy RevealServer.framework to /System/Library/Frameworks using Filezilla (because openssh isn't compatible with ios 10). But I get an error saying that the volume is read only. I am ...
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Console command recAudio is broken in modern iOS

A while ago I used to use the recaudio console application provided by Erica Utilities, installed in Cydia on jailbroken devices. It doesn't seem to work any longer, which isn't terribly surprising, ...
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cellular network not working in iPhone 4S after update of iOS 8

I have iPhone 4S was working perfectly on iOS 7.0.1. After updating to 8.1.2, cellular networks fail often on my iPhone 4S. I've performed these steps: restore it from iTunes downgraded to 8.1.1 and ...
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is there an iphone (Cydia) app to forward/back 30s

With SBSettings+Activator one is able to program the physical buttons on the iPhone, to open apps, toggle settings, skip to next/previous song, play/pause musik, open controls, etc. Is there ...
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Updated my jailbroken iPhone 4s to 6.1.3, stuck in Recov. loop

My iPhone 4s was jailbroken, I think at 5.something or 6.0. I wish I remembered. I tried to update it to 6.1.3 via my phone in the settings menu. It restarted and told me to connect to iTunes. I ...
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Is there an iOS app or jailbreak modification that can activate true caps lock?

I'm using jailbroken iOS 5.1.1 and am looking for an app or setting that enables true caps lock. Meaning, once activated, caps lock behaves like it does on a PC and stays enabled when you switch to ...
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Iphone doesn't apply changes in the hosts file

I decided do jailbreak Iphone 6s ios 15.2 For my device, only the semi-tethered jailbreak from palera1n was suitable. After palera1n icon appeared, I decided change: /private/etc/hosts file using ...
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Jailbroken ipad 2 transfer pdfs

I just jailbroke my old Ipad 2 to add some pdfs to it. Done it with 3uTools and connected to it with WINSCP (im on a PC with Win10). Everything works fine except when i transfer my PDFs to the IPad ...
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How to prevent macOS or Finder from popping up the dialogue to restore my iPhone in recovery mode?

macOS 11.7. Every time when my connected iPhone enters recovery mode, Finder automatically opens a new window and shows this dialogue. Not sure how possible it is, but I'd like it not to show up ...
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Does iOS maintain a system log of personal hotspot connections?

I was wondering if iOS maintains a timestamped record of devices which have connected to a personal hotspot anywhere within its system files? Something like x MAC address connected at y time. I can ...
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Use 2nd Generation iPad (iOS 9.3.5) as touchscreen for late 2020 MacBook Air (Big Sur)

I teach online lessons and often use a digital whiteboard (Google Jamboard) to help teach. However, it can be difficult to write properly with a trackpad and so I tried using my old 2011 iPad. ...
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Whited00r 7.1 on iPod 2G MB model iTunes error 6 when restoring

So I am trying to get Whited00r 7.1 on my iPod Touch 2G MB using iTunes on MacOS Mojave.I used the installation guide and used the included iREB for Mac to put it in pwned DFU mode.So I put it in ...
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Location of on my iPad in root perspective

What is the location of On My iPad in the Files app in root perspective? I have iPadOS 13.3.1 which is jailbroken
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Jailbroken iOS Emulator Available?

Are there any jailbroken iPhone (iOS) emulators available for security research? I would like to research and experiment with iOS security; however, I don't have jailbroken iPhones with different ...
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Merge iOS DBs for SMS Messages & Photos from 2 iPhones?

Merge iOS DBs for SMS Messages & Photos from 2 iPhones? i7 iOS 11.2.6 - Unused phone i5 iOS 10.3.3 - (Used until 2017) i6 iOS 10.2 - (Used most of 2018) All are Jailbroken. Would like ...
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Opening CC crashes springboard; any way to fix?

My phone's jailbroken; there is no denying it. It is generally pretty reliable, with only a couple of previous springboard crashes caused by the Control Center. But now, every time I open my spring ...
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Preventing apps from being uninstalled on Jailbroken IOS

I would like to password-protect apps individually (prevent uninstall) with a long password. On stock IOS this is not possible. Are there any apps that do this on jailbroken IOS 11?
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"Cannot copy extracted data for .. to .." iOS 9.3.5 iPhone 4s Cydia error

I have recently jailbroken my iPhone 4s on iOS 9.3.5. Whenever I try to install a tweak I get this error message: I have looked everywhere and I realized that the problem is because of having less ...
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iOS binaries not working (dyld: could not load inserted library)

I am using a jailbroken iPhone 6 on iOS 9.2. I have installed proxychains from here via Cydia and created a simple proxychains.conf file (containing http 10.0.0.5 8080) in the current folder. I ...
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iPod nano 6th generation jailbreak

I have an iPod nano 6th generation that I don't use at all. This is because although being a music player, I usually just use my iPhone for that same purpose. So I was wondering whether it is possible ...
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iTunes not recognizing my iPod touch! (Wierd Glitch)

Well, I am using a jailbroken iPod touch 6g and the iTunes isn't recognizing it! I have tried ever single alternative i could find on internet but had no luck! The weird part is that whenever i ...
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iPad randomly restarts every few minutes

Starting from a few days ago, my iPad mini(1st gen) was restarting every 3-5 minutes. I tried to normally restore, then recovery mode restore, and today DFU restore mode. None of these methods worked. ...
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Xcode won't recognize my jailbroken iPhone even though I have a provisioning profile

I have a paid developer account with Apple and my phone has a valid provisioning profile installed on it. I jailbroke my iPhone because in iOS 7 there is no 3G toggle switch; without the toggle my ...
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Replacing iphone interface with terminal

Is there an app in cydia or just anyway to replace the normal interface(having to tap icons in order to open) with a terminal. Im using mobileterminal but its just an app. Im looking to replace it all ...
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Recover images from iPhone - creating image

I am following the steps from this site to recover deleted images from iPhone (I've tried other softwares, nothing has worked so far). When I follow these steps, at the end I get the iphone.img file, ...
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Test iPhone Apps in Xcode 5 on a jailbroken iPhone 5S 7.0.6?

How would I go about testing iPhone apps made in Xcode 5.0.2 on my jailbroken iPhone 5S 7.0.6? I read a tutorial on how to do it with Xcode 4.x, but it doesn't seem to apply anymore for Xcode 5.x. ...
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JailBreak: Open link in safari instead of apps internal web browser?

Does anyone know if there is a jailbreak tweak that will allow URLs to open in Safari.app, instead of the app internal web browser? I've been looking around but couldn't find one. I'm using an iPad 3....
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Unable to see .txt files in iFile

Am using iPhone 3Gs running on 6.1.3. My problem is that whenever am trying to open any .txt file in iFile, it shows weird symbols and characters. Am sure the files are not any binary files. First I ...
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how to upgrade a jailbroken ipad3 (ios5.1.1) to ios 6.x and jailbreak it again?

I have a jail broken ipad3 with IOS 5.1.1 and I want to upgrade it to a newer version of IOS. I have the following Problems: which version should i upgrade to and how can i keep my programs, ...
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iphone 4 verizon cdma unlocked in india and uprgaded to newer version cydia not installed

I have an iPhone 4 (CDMA), bought it to India and unlocked unofficially by jailbreaking. Recently I upgraded to iOS 6.1.2, and now Cydia is missing. Everything else is working fine; I can make calls, ...
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Why does my 1st Gen Apple TV say my TV Shows are not authorized?

I'm trying to play two HD TV Shows on my jailbroken 1st Gen Apple TV. When I try to play them, I get the 'authorizing' message and then I see 'Your Apple TV is not authorized to play this content.' ...
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TinyUmbrella can't find shsh for iOS5

Before iOS5, we were recommended to save our iPhone's shsh so that when a jb came out, we could restore it back a jb-ed version. For iOS5, Tiny Umbrella couldn't find any shsh. So, is there anything ...
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Random disconnection from Wi-Fi Network, usually after inactivity

My iPhone is jailbroken. Even though I'm not completely sure, I think it used to do this even before I installed the jailbreak. Every time I pick up my iPhone after not using it for some time (...
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Can the Apple Watch app be side loaded and used on other iOS devices?

I know the official requirement to use the Apple Watch is an iPhone 5 or newer running iOS 8.2+, but I'm interested to know if it is possible to sync it to an older iPhone, iPod, or an iPad by side ...
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Is there a way to send a remote lock/unlock message to an iOS device with Cydia?

I want to be able to trigger my iphone to unlock from a webserver. Is there a way to send a command over LAN to it to unlock using Cydia?
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How do I restore a jailbroken iOS 6.1/iPhone 5?

My iPhone 5 is running iOS 6.1, jailbroken. I've managed to lock myself out of the phone and don't know the passcode. Device is disabled for longer and longer periods of time in between incorrect ...
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Different transparency for in-call menu

I'm using ios7.1 and I was wondering if there's a way to change the transparency of the in-call menu? When I use the dialer's keypad I have about 30% transparency (I can see the background but it's ...
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ipad 4 mini: stuck in "activation error", unable to access device

I have a very old ipad 4 mini (9.3.1). I got it from a friend. I factory reset it and now when I power it on, I enter my passcode and the iPad just says "We're sorry, we are unable to continue ...
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Unclear if my iPhone is has a carrier lock or not

I have a very old iPhone 6 that I bought locked from Verizon. I'm trying to understand whether it still has a carrier lock on it, or whether I could bring my own SIM from a carrier that is not Verizon....
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How can I install Agda on iSH?

I want to use Agda in iSH. Agda seems to suggest you need cabal to install it. I don’t know why (as in, if you could build it from source, without Cabal). Perhaps Agda is written in Haskell. https://...
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Signal is disclosing peer-to-peer communication not sent through its own VPN to Google, or meta data thereof (i.e. call & duration, aliases & numbers)

Premise Signal is disclosing peer-to-peer communication not sent through its own VPN to Google, or meta data thereof (i.e. call & duration, aliases & numbers) covertly, and without explicit ...
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Cannot log in iCloud after deleting previous account with Filza

I jailbroke my iPad mini 2 with iOS 12.5.5 using unc0ver, installed Filza and deleted all contents from /var/mobile/Library/Accounts. When I try to log in to iCloud, it shows the login popup, but when ...
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How can I get the password with which gmail is logged in on iPhone, when the password in the Keychain doesn't work on browser?

Around 2.5 years ago, I lost access to my primary google account. Not sure I forgot password or it got compromised. But a curious thing has happened since I've not given up trying to recover that ...
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What jailbreak tweak will list only the songs of an artist or in an album I liked or hide all that I failed to like in Spotify?

There is a junkyard bunch of your “liked” songs in Spotify, but what good is that if you can’t listen to, say, all your Michael Jackson records you liked!? There is even a fake “liked songs” button ...
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iOS Backup inconsistent

Situation: I do have an iPhone which I like, but no computer at home. I use the computer at work to back my iPhone up to a hard drive via iTunes. I’m willing to contemplate jailbreak or third party ...
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