Those of you that take advantage of the Misaka package manager app to install hacks and add-ons on your MacDirtyCow or kernel file descriptor (kfd) exploit-vulnerable device might be interested to learn that there is now a new version of the project available to download.
Two releases have been published since yesterday’s v8.0.9 update, including v8.1.0 (which was a pre-release), and v8.1.1, which is an official release. Project lead developer @straight_tamago took to Discord and X (formerly Twitter) to announce the latter, and from what we can gather, these updates include the following changes:
Version 8.1.0 (pre-release)
– Add support for all iPads (except for M1/M2 running iPadOS 16.5.1-16.6.1)
Version 8.1.1
– Fix an issue where the kfd exploit would stop working on some iPads
Both of the aforementioned updates seem to be all about iPads, with the pre-release apparently trying to expand support for more iPads that weren’t previously supported, and the official release addressing an issue where the kfd exploit just wouldn’t work properly.
It’s worth noting, however, that @straight_tamago added a footnote to the v8.1.0 pre-release on its GitHub page saying that it didn’t seem to work, and that an update would be required to address this problem.
Existing Misaka package manager app users who want to get onto the latest version (8.1.1) should do so at their earliest convenience to take advantage of the latest bug fixes and improvements. Prospective users can simply sideload the latest .ipa file over their existing installation with AltStore or Sideloadly, or they can perma-sign it over their existing installation with TrollStore.
If you’ve never used Misaka before, then be sure to acquire the latest .ipa file and follow one of the tutorial posts below to get started:
- How to install the Misaka package manager with TrollStore
- How to install the Misaka package manager with Sideloadly
Most of the features of Misaka require that you have a MacDirtyCow or kfd exploit-vulnerable device, although some features, such as the JavaScript tweak support work on any firmware, including the latest iOS & iPadOS 17 releases. MacDirtyCow devices are those running iOS & iPadOS 15.0-16.1.2, while kfd devices are those running iOS & iPadOS 16.0-16.6.1.
Misaka can also be used as an installation vector for getting TrollStore 2 on your iOS or iPadOS 16 device via the kfd exploit.
Are you taking advantage of the latest version of the Misaka package manager app yet? Be sure to let us know why or why not in the comments section down below.