The AltStore sideloading app for iPhones and iPads has been updated to version 1.6.3 with a short list of improvements.
AltStore sideloading app for iOS updated to v1.6.3 with minor bug fixes
Anthony Bouchard
Anthony Bouchard joined the iDownloadBlog.com team in 2016 after originally covering Apple and iPhone jailbreak news at ModMyi.com. As an experienced editor, he brings more than 15 years’ worth of jailbreaking knowledge to our in-depth guides, opinion pieces, and news articles. His passion for device customization and user choice sparks his strong push to empower readers with the tools they need to explore and enjoy the freedom that comes with jailbreaking. Anthony blogs about not only jailbreaking, but also Apple software & accessories, drones & photography, and Nintendo gaming systems. Anthony honed his advanced technical knowledge over the years with hands-on projects ranging from gaming PC builds to engine repair mechanics. His never-ending hunger for knowledge is why you’ll always find him tinkering – tearing things apart and putting them back together to understand what makes them tick. Mochi15 brings a configurable Music UI to the Lock Screens of jailbroken iOS 15 devices
Just a couple of years ago, we showed you a jailbreak tweak called Mochi by iOS developer Sugiuta that aesthetically improved the Lock Screen’s Music player. Not only was it naturally big and clunky at the time, but it lacked the customization that jailbreakers had come to know and love.
Opa334 offers valuable insight into the state of jailbreaking following Linus Henze’s iOS 16.4 bug PoC
Just yesterday, Linus Henze published a proof of concept (PoC) demonstrating kernel bug CVE-2023-28206, which Apple patched in iOS & iPadOS 16.4.1 because it could purportedly grant arbitrary code execution by an app on an affected device.
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack is a well-engineered camera gear or EDC bag
The ways in which people carry their stuff with them when they leave the house varies, especially depending on what you’re bringing with you. Whether you’re packing mobile essentials to ensure you can use your MacBook anywhere you go, packing clothes and toiletries for a camping trip, or packing camera gear to ensure you nail perfect shot on your travels, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack is a wonderful place to start looking.
Linus Henze publishes PoC for CVE-2023-28206, a kernel bug patched in iOS 16.4.1
Linus Henze, the talented hacker behind the Fugu15 jailbreak for arm64e devices running iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.4.1, just this week shared a proof of concept (PoC) for a security vulnerability dubbed CVE-2023-28206 that Apple fixed with the release of iOS & iPadOS 16.4.1.
Jailbreak news of the week: Cheyote cancelled, BigBoss adds rootless tweak support, & more…
With everything that has been happening in the iPhone and iPad jailbreak community recently, we wouldn’t blame you if you said you’ve had trouble keeping up. After all, things seem to happen at all hours of the day every day of the week when many people are busy with their studies or professional lives.
Filza file manager app for jailbroken devices gets rootless support in v4.0.1
As rootless becomes the norm in the modern world of jailbreaking, we’re seeing more and more of a shift toward supporting this new dynamic. We’ve seen multiple repositories pick up support for rootless packages, and now, yet another important change is making the crawl toward rootless: file manager apps.
Apple stops signing iOS 16.3.1 in move that prevents downgrades from iOS 16.4
Apple released iOS & iPadOS 16.4 on Monday, March 24th after an extensive beta testing period with a slew of new changes for the mobile experience, including new Emoji, web notifications, enhancements to the Always on Display, support for standalone 5G cellular connections, and more.
Hit up these amazing Nintendo Switch deals in time for Easter weekend
It’s a good time to own a Nintendo Switch, and you know why? Because there are some great deals to be had on hit games and accessories to soup up your gaming experience.
New speculation suggests XinaA15 jailbreak may be discontinued as Fugu15 Max progress continues
The XinaA15 jailbreak by Zhu Xinlang (@xina520) for arm64e devices (A12+) running iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.1.1 has been available as a beta to the public since the start of December 2022. It became public after an internal beta was leaked, prompting Xinlang to essentially throw both arms in the air and just begin seeding public betas instead of trying to keep it under wraps.
BigBoss repository begins accepting rootless-supported packages following Chariz & Havoc lead
If you’ve been following along in the jailbreak community recently, then you’d know that many of the major repositories that host jailbreak tweaks and other add-ons for pwned iPhones and iPads have been adding support for rootless packages, with the first two being Chariz and Havoc.
Everest brings exciting app launch animations to your Home Screen
There are several different ways you can spice up your Home Screen to make it more interesting to look at, like the AppColorClose (iOS 12+) add-on we showed you yesterday. But if you want more, then check out another free jailbreak tweak called Everest by iOS developer Christopher Anderson.