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Nugget is a CLI-based device customization tool based on the SparseRestore exploit used by TrollRestore

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 4, 2024

The TrollRestore utility that recently made waves as the first public TrollStore installer for iOS & iPadOS 17.0 is being used for a lot more than just TrollStore, it seems. The SparseRestore exploit that it’s taking advantage of is already being used by the MisakaX device customization tool, as well as a similar project called Nugget by iOS developer LeminLimez – the same developer who brought us Cowabunga and Cowabunga Lite.

MisakaX brings backup-based device customization to iOS 17.0-18.0 beta 8/18.1 beta 3

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 4, 2024

You may remember the once popular Misaka package manager app by iOS developer @straight_tamago, which could be used in conjunction with the Kernel File Descriptor (KFD) exploit on compatible handsets to customize non-jailbroken devices.

How to install and use TrollStore Lite on jailbroken devices

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 4, 2024

Many jailbreakers and non-jailbreakers alike are familiar with the TrollStore perma-signing utility, which utilizes a CoreTrust exploit in iOS & iPadOS 14.0-16.6.1 and 17.0 to permanently install .ipa files as System apps with elevated permissions.

Welcome Peak Design’s new outdoor line of backpacks and slings, now live for pre-order on Kickstarter

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated November 20, 2024

Peak Design has long been known for its ambitious storage bags that suit not only everyday travel in almost any setting, but also for its photographer-conscious bag layouts that make storing camera equipment, accessories, and a laptop especially easy. They now offer a wide range of backpacks, slings, duffels, and smaller organization packs.

Xinam1ne is a fork of the Dopamine jailbreak that supports rootful add-ons

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 3, 2024

If you have an arm64e device (iPhone XR or newer) on iOS or iPadOS 15.0-16.5.1, then the rootless Dopamine jailbreak will probably be your first choice for jailbreaking. It’s by far the most ubiquitous jailbreak for those device and firmware options available.

Say hello to TrollRestore, the long-awaited TrollStore installation method for iOS 17.0

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 2, 2024

It seems to be a big day for TrollStore. Not only did we witness the first public release of TrollStore Lite early Monday morning, but just this evening, TrollStore co-developer @alfiecg_dev took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the much-anticipated launch of a TrollStore installation method that supports iOS & iPadOS 17.0.

TrollStore Lite .ipa installer for jailbroken devices released as regular TrollStore updated to version 2.1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 2, 2024

Just over a week ago, we teased an AppSync-based TrollStore Lite for jailbroken devices that developer Lars Fröder (@opa334dev) said would be coming soon with a plethora of benefits over using the traditional TrollStore perma-signing utility. As of today, the day has finally come for such a project to be released.

Jailbreak news of the week: Lars Fröder at SAS24, Write Now, AltStore PAL updates, & more…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 1, 2024

Every week, the iDB team delivers the latest breaking news about iPhone and iPad hacks and jailbreak tweaks. It runs in our blood, and it has for a very long time.

This week’s Nintendo Switch deals include top-tier games, a 4K smart TV, Apple audio devices, & more…

Anthony Bouchard ∙ August 29, 2024

You can always count on your adamant friends at iDB to find you the best deals on Nintendo Switch games and accessories. We scour the internet weekly for the biggest savings so that you can bring home the bounty for less of a dent on your wallet.

AltStore PAL gets bug fixes & improvements in v2.1.2 update

Anthony Bouchard ∙ August 29, 2024

AltStore PAL, the widely popular alternative App Store available to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union, received an update on Thursday bringing it up to version 2.1.2.

Developer of Write Now AI-based text-enhancing jailbreak tweak launches lite version for TrollStore

Anthony Bouchard ∙ August 29, 2024

It was only a few days ago that we showed you a really neat AI-based jailbreak tweak called Write Now that used artificial intelligence to improve written bodies of text that you’ve typed on your device.

The best conversation-starting jailbreak tweaks for iOS 16

Anthony Bouchard ∙ August 28, 2024

Jailbreak tweaks aren’t always utilitarian or specifically made for a purpose. Sometimes they’re designed by developers, tongue-in-cheek, because those developers want to incite laughter among iPhone owners or get more people talking about jailbreaking.