Apple’s brand-new Vision Pro spatial computer, the Cupertino-based company’s take on what’s basically a virtual reality headset (despite Apple’s attempt to not to have it branded as one), has only been available to the public for one day. But that hasn’t stopped talented hackers from working their magic on it.
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Misaka for Web launches to make package viewing possible in any web browser
We’ve long understood Misaka to be a package manager that you could sideload or perma-sign on an iPhone or iPad to view a catalog of packages supporting the MacDirtyCow (MDC) and Kernel File Descriptor (KFD) exploits, but what if we told you that you didn’t even need to sideload or perma-sign the app?
How to install TrollStore on iOS 14.x-15.8.1 with TrollMisaka
Just in case you haven’t been paying attention to the community recently, Misaka project lead developer @straight_tamago recently released a new dedicated TrollStore installer for iOS & iPadOS 14.x-15.8.1 devices called TrollMisaka.
ElleKit tweak injection updated to v1.1.2 to fix problem with palera1n & meowbrek2 devices
ElleKit is the tweak injection method used by modern jailbreaks such as Dopamine and palera1n, but if you depend at all on the meowbrek2 re-jailbreaking utility and semi-untethered tool for arm64 devices running iOS & iPadOS 15.x, then you might want to read up on the latest update.
RootHide bootstrap updated to v1.1.1 with bug fixes and improvements
The RootHide development team on Wednesday announced an updated version of the RootHide Procursus-based bootstrap, this time bringing the project up to version 1.1.1.
Apple no longer signing iOS 17.2.1 after newer iOS 17.3 release, thwarting downgrades
Apple just this week stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 17.2.1, 17.2, and 16.7.4 in a move that prevents iPhone and iPad owners from downgrading their device’s firmware from the newer iOS & iPadOS 17.3 that was released just last week.
Apple updates AirPods Max firmware to 6A324
Apple on Tuesday released a firmware update for the company’s AirPods Max over-the-ear active noise cancelling headphones. It’s the first firmware update for the AirPods Max in quite a while, and it comes only a few weeks after Apple released updated firmware for various other AirPods products.
ElleKit tweak injection updated to v1.1.1 with bug fixes & improvements, recommended for all users
ElleKit, the tweak injection method utilized by default on the Dopamine jailbreak for arm64e devices running iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.4.1, and optionally on the palera1n jailbreak for arm64 devices running iOS & iPadOS 15.0-17.x, received an important update on Monday to version 1.1.1.
Ichitaso releases OTADisabler software update blocking utility for TrollStore
If you’re fortunate enough to have a TrollStore-compatible firmware at your disposal, then you’re probably wondering what you can do to prevent iOS or iPadOS from automatically downloading and installing updates. After all, this is an unfortunate circumstance that has affected a lot of people who trusted the native setting in their iPhone or iPad to avoid automatic software updates.
Misaka project expands to support Apple Watch
We’ve been following the Misaka project ever since it was just a MacDirtyCow exploit-based hack and add-on package manager, but since then, it has grown to support the Kernel File Descriptor (kfd) exploit, add support for installing TrollStore, and even more recently, add support for customizing the Apple TV.
Misaka for tvOS gets updated with OTA update blocker improvements & more…
The Misaka package manager used to be an iPhone and iPad-only app, but thanks to recent developments by project lead developer @straight_tamago, Misaka is now available on the Apple TV in a more limited capacity and can be used to modify the user experience of tvOS.
TrollStore v2.0.12 released with a feature to open an app with JIT, among other changes
TrollStore, a perma-signing utility for iPhones and iPads that harnesses a CoreTrust exploit in iOS & iPadOS versions 14.0-16.6.1, 16.7 RC, and 17.0 to permanently install any .ipa file that you open with it without the re-signing requirements that come with sideloading, was updated this Friday evening to version 2.0.12.