iOS 14

Apple says the option to stay on iOS 14 was always temporary

Evan Selleck ∙ January 19, 2022

Before the launch of iOS 15, there was a report that stated Apple was working on the idea of letting iOS 14 users stay on that particular version of the mobile operating system rather than upgrading to the newest version. Apple intended to release security updates for the older OS, and the new features would remain with the new software. But, it was an option, especially for the folks who aren't fans of upgrading to the newest version of the mobile OS as soon as it launches.

Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for the clock on iOS 14

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated November 25, 2022

A common behavior I discern among smartphone users, be it Android or iOS, and jailbreak or not, is pulling the handset out of their pocket to check the time. I do this myself, even despite having an Apple Watch.

Here’s how you can jailbreak A7-A11 devices running iOS 14.6-14.8.1 with checkra1n

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 18, 2022

Released just over two years ago, the checkra1n jailbreak has proven to be particularly resilient because of the hardware-based checkm8 bootrom exploit that powers it. The checkm8 exploit targets A7-A11 devices (up to and including the iPhone X), and due to being hardware-based, Apple can’t patch it for those devices already in circulation.

This jailbreak tweak replaces the Lock Screen’s digital time with an analog clock

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated June 18, 2022

Do you have a soft spot for the timeless aesthetic of an analog clock? If so, then a new jailbreak tweak subtly named Analog by iOS developer ginsudev could be right up your alley!

Jailbreak tweaks of the week: GrowingBadges, LandscapeMusic, & more…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 16, 2022

Jailbreaking your iPhone liberates you from the gloomy feeling you get when someone tells you what you can and can’t do with your personally-owned device, and that’s the chief reason why we love doing it here at iDownloadBlog!

Got a notification badge on your Settings app because of a pending software update? This tweak removes it

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 15, 2022

One of the most anxiety-inducing things that you might experience as a jailbreaker is the inevitable red notification badge on the Settings app icon denoting a pending software update.

FreshCydia gives Cydia a redesigned home page with featured packages & repositories

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 15, 2022

While there are several package managers for jailbreakers to choose from today, one of the most widely trusted is Cydia, a tried and true workhorse that has been with us jailbreak after jailbreak for more than a decade. However, all that age is beginning to show as Cydia hasn’t received any real aesthetic upgrades over the years; this continues even as competing package managers such as Installer, Sileo, and Zebra both outperform and look much slicker than Cydia.

iOS 15 adoption rate is notably lower so Apple has reverted to forcing users to install iOS 15

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 14, 2022

Apple is no longer allowing people who are on iOS 14 to skip the ‌latest iOS 15‌ update, a possible reaction to the company's own numbers showing the number of devices in the wild running ‌iOS 15‌ lags behind the iOS 14 adoption rate at this point after release.

You can’t disable App Library, but here’s what you can do

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated June 21, 2024

App Library was introduced on iPhone with iOS 14 and iPad with iPadOS 15. Since then, it has stayed on all future versions, including iOS 16. If you aren't a big fan of App Library, you might want to disable it temporarily or turn it off entirely.

The bad news is you can't disable or toggle off App Library on iPhone. But there are some things you can do to make sure you do not have to use it ever. So you can't get rid of App Library, but we show you how to ignore it.

This new jailbreak tweak brings landscape orientation support to the Music app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated August 5, 2022

On an ordinary iPhone, the native Music app is only designed to be used in portrait orientation. But forward-thinking iOS developer ETHN is changing that with a new jailbreak tweak dubbed LandscapeMusic.

Zebra package manager updated to v1.1.23 with new app icons, bug fixes, & performance boosts

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 12, 2022

Good news to all those Zebra fans out there, as it seems the popular alternative package manager app for jailbroken iPhones and iPads has received a sweet update this week.

Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for Apple Watches connected to iOS 14

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 12, 2022

Just like regular iPhone users, a lot of jailbreakers don an Apple Watch and expect to use their jailbreak to enhance its capabilities. While Apple Watch-centric jailbreak tweaks are certainly few and far in between, that doesn’t mean they don’t exist.