If you’re using a device that runs TrollStore 2, but isn’t jailbroken, then you have the option to download and install the RootHide Procursus-based bootstrap so that you can install jailbreak tweaks that modify applications on your device.
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Helium gets major update with tons of new features and improvements
You may recall nearing the end of 2023 when iOS developer LeminLimez released an add-on called Helium for customizing the Status Bar on both TrollStore-enabled and jailbroken devices.
Limneos launches AudioRecorder TS, a TrollStore-based phone & FaceTime call audio recorder
Among the many amazing jailbreak tweaks that iOS developer Elias Limneos is known for is AudioRecorder XS, a tool that allows users to record phone calls and FaceTime calls on their device and save the audio for review later.
PureKFD versions 5.1 & 5.2 optimize the app’s overall performance and user experience
PureKFD, one of the package manager apps for non-jailbroken devices that allows users to install hacks and add-ons developed for both the MacDirtyCow (MDC) exploit for iOS & iPadOS 15.0-16.1.2 and the Kernel File Descriptor (KFD) exploit for iOS & iPadOS 16.0-16.6.1 picked up some important updates in the past couple of weeks that would have been easy to miss if you’ve been focusing attention elsewhere — such as on the development of Dopamine 2 and the likes.
VisibleIsland and mineland jailbreak tweaks move the Dynamic Island below the notch on unsupported devices
If you’ve ever used something such as DynamicCowTS to enable the Dynamic Island user experience on unsupported older notched iPhones, then you may have noticed how it doesn’t exactly align well with the notch despite working correctly. Specifically, it overlaps the notch halfway, blocking some of it from view.
CarTubePlus TrollStore-based CarPlay YouTube client enters public beta testing [u]
CarPlay doesn’t ordinarily allow users to play YouTube videos on a vehicle’s CarPlay-compatible head unit, but a new app called CarTubePlus by osk3apps screws the rules and lets you do it anyhow.
MIT PhD student Joseph Ravichandran shows off kernel exploit for Apple Vision Pro
Apple’s brand-new Vision Pro spatial computer, the Cupertino-based company’s take on what’s basically a virtual reality headset (despite Apple’s attempt to not to have it branded as one), has only been available to the public for one day. But that hasn’t stopped talented hackers from working their magic on it.
Dopamine jailbreak developer says recent PPL bypass won’t support iOS 16.5.1 on A15+ devices
Lots of prospective iPhone and iPad jailbreakers are undoubtedly excited about the onset of Dopamine 2, the next-generation jailbreak expected to launch in the coming months that will expand jailbreaking to arm64e devices on iOS & iPadOS 16.0-16.5.1 for the first time, in addition to other already-jailbreakable versions on more devices.
How to install TrollStore on iOS 14.x-15.8.1 with TrollMisaka
Just in case you haven’t been paying attention to the community recently, Misaka project lead developer @straight_tamago recently released a new dedicated TrollStore installer for iOS & iPadOS 14.x-15.8.1 devices called TrollMisaka.
RootHide bootstrap updated to v1.1.1 with bug fixes and improvements
The RootHide development team on Wednesday announced an updated version of the RootHide Procursus-based bootstrap, this time bringing the project up to version 1.1.1.
Def1nit3lyN0tAJa1lbr3akTool semi-untethered kfd-based jailbreak for arm64 devices on iOS 15.7 & 16.0-16.6.1 now out of beta
While A9-A11 chip-equipped iPhones and iPads running iOS or iPadOS 16.x have been jailbreakable by way of palera1n for quite some time, it’s difficult for some to get past the fact that it’s a macOS-only, command line-based, semi-tethered jailbreak tool.
Ichitaso releases OTADisabler software update blocking utility for TrollStore
If you’re fortunate enough to have a TrollStore-compatible firmware at your disposal, then you’re probably wondering what you can do to prevent iOS or iPadOS from automatically downloading and installing updates. After all, this is an unfortunate circumstance that has affected a lot of people who trusted the native setting in their iPhone or iPad to avoid automatic software updates.