Learn about the basics of AssistiveTouch on iPhone and iPad, including what it is, when to use it, and how to use it to get things done by interacting with a virtual on-screen button.
How to use AssistiveTouch on iPhone and iPad
Accessibility
This tweak lets jailbreakers use the amber LED flash diode as a flashlight
Almost everyone knows that their iPhone’s rear-facing LED flash can double as a handy flashlight, and the Control Center toggle makes it supremely easy to access from anywhere in iOS.
Import media to your iPhone’s native Photos app in more ways with PImport
Apple makes it relatively easy to save images viewed on your display to your Photo Library. Almost everywhere you look, you can either tap on a share button to save a photo, tap and hold on a photo to reveal saving options, or you may opt to simply snap a screenshot.
3DSettingsInfo displays helpful battery, cellular, & Wi-Fi information at a glance
Whenever you’re curious about certain statistics involving your iPhone, be it battery health, current internet speed, or your current Wi-Fi network, much of this information can be found in the Settings app.
SleepAid turns on your iPhone’s grayscale display mode until your morning alarm goes off
An interesting concept for jailbreakers that could merit attention appears to be in the form of a free jailbreak tweak called SleepAid by iOS developer LucifersCircle.
Quickly access important documents, passports, or photos from anywhere with Docbox
The iPhone’s native Wallet app lets users store and quickly summon important passes and payment methods, but Apple limits what you can store in the Wallet app, which proves frustrating in many cases.
3Developer adds developer-focused power options to the Home Screen’s 3D Touch/Haptic Touch menus
Whether you’re a power user or a developer and advanced features matter to you more than the average Joe, a free jailbreak tweak dubbed 3Developer by iOS developer hearsedev could prove to be rather a handy add-on for you.
New Recents jailbreak tweak ports iPadOS 15’s Dock-based App Library shortcut to iPhones
One of the things I’ve really come to appreciate about iPadOS 15 is the App Library icon that appears on the right side of the Home Screen’s Dock. With it, I can more easily navigate to the App Library to view all my apps at a glance.
QuickActions lets jailbreakers customize the Lock Screen’s Quick Action shortcuts
I frequently use the Lock Screen-based Quick Action buttons to use the flashlight or Camera on my iPhone, but I’ll admit I wish there were more shortcut options at my disposal than just those two.
Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for boosting accessibility & convenience on iOS 14
There are many different jailbreak tweaks that can boost both the accessibility and convenience of certain features in iOS or iPadOS 14, and it’s that very wide array of available jailbreak tweaks that can make finding and installing the best ones a challenge for even the most seasoned jailbreakers.
This jailbreak tweak makes it easier to rename group chats in iOS 14’s Messages app
One of the things you can do after starting a group chat in your iPhone’s native Messages app is rename the group chat to make it more distinguishable from others. Sadly, the process to do that is somewhat convoluted.
LockApps brings an expandable app shortcut drawer to your iPhone’s Lock Screen
The iPhone’s Lock Screen user experience is both simple and user-friendly. But if you’re a power user, then you might find yourself demanding more, especially if you favor functionality over user-friendliness.