Keeping up with all the hustle and bustle of the iPhone hacking and jailbreaking communities recently has been challenging for both experts and novices alike.
Fortunately for you, the iDB team keeps a close eye on the latest developments so that we can cover them as they happen. But we understand how easy the fine details are to miss, which is why we have a weekly roundup like this one to help you catch up.
This week’s roundup goes over the latest trends in iPhone hacking and jailbreaking spanning the week of Monday, January 1st to Sunday, January 7th. So let’s get started!
Important stuff from this week
KFD exploit gets iOS 16.6-16.6.1 support
The kernel file descriptor (kfd) exploit that has been used graciously on iOS & IPadOS 16.0-16.5 & 16.6 beta 1 up until now just recently got upgraded with a new method called puaf_landa, which was patched in iOS & iPadOS 16.7.
What this means is that we now have a kernel exploit for iOS & iPadOS 16.6-16.6.1, which means that new TrollStore 2 installation methods will soon befall us, and that the Kasperksy GReAT team’s PPL bypass can now be used to create a jailbreak on iOS & iPadOS 16.5.1 also.
You can learn more about puaf_landa and what it means for our community in our full news post.
Misaka gets puaf_landa & Apple TV support
The Misaka package manager app has been updated this past week with several improvements, including support for the new puaf_landa kfd exploit method and preliminary Apple TV support.
You can learn more about what’s new in the latest Misaka updates below:
- Misaka v8.0.0 & 8.0.1 released
- Misaka v8.0.2, 8.0.4, & 8.0.5 released
- Misaka v8.0.7 released
- Misaka v8.0.8 released
- Misaka v8.0.9 released
- Misaka v8.1.0 & 8.1.1 released
Misaka for Apple TV now available
A long time in the making, Misaka is now available for the Apple TV, allowing Apple TV users to install hacks and add-ons on tvOS 15.0-16.1.1 by way of the MacDirtyCow exploit.
You can learn more about this development in our full news post.
nekoJB adds iOS 15.8 support
The nekoJB kfd exploit-based jailbreak tool for arm64 devices (iPhone 6s-iPhone X) received an important update to beta 4 this past week to incorporate support for iOS & iPadOS 15.7.7-15.8 by way of the the new puaf_landa method.
You can learn more about the latest nekoJB updates below:
- nekoJB beta 4
RootHide bootstrap for TrollStore 2 enters public beta
A new Procursus icon designed by @sourceloc.
The RootHide development team opened their bootstrap for TrollStore 2 for public beta testing this past week so that more users could try it out and report bugs to have them fixed for the final product.
While the concept is very cool, some seem skeptical about its safety, including Dopamine and TrollStore lead developer Lars Fröder (@opa334dev), who appear to be concerned about boot-looping and other unrecoverable issues.
You can learn more about the RootHide bootstrap for TrollStore 2 in our full news post.
meowbrek2 updates
The meowbrek2 re-jailbreaking utility for the palera1n semi-tethered jailbreak tool for A9-A11 devices picked up a few new updates this past week.
You can learn more about meowbrek2 and its latest updates in our posts below:
- meowbrek2 v1.1.3-beta
- meowbrek2 v1.1.4-beta
How to install Picasso with AltStore
The Picasso kfd exploit-based toolbox app allows you to install hacks and add-ons with the help of the kfd exploit (if your device runs a supported firmware).
The iDB team shows you how to sideload the Picasso app with the AltStore sideloading application in a dedicated tutorial post.
PureKFD gets puaf_landa support
The PureKFD package manager app picked up preliminary support for the puaf_landa kfd exploit method on Monday, ensuring that users would get to use the app on iOS & iPadOS 16.6-16.6.1.
You can learn more about the latest updates below:
- PureKFD v5 beta
ElleKit tweak injection on iOS 17.0
ElleKit developer @eveiyneee says that tweak injection for iOS 17.0 using the CoreTrust bug is nearly ready, and that we’re only waiting on a pending kernel exploit writeup and a userspace PAC bypass to make it happen.
You can learn more about the details in our full news post.
Update: @eveiyneee later deactivated her X (formerly Twitter) account. It’s thought to be because they received too many ETA requests, however this remains unconfirmed.
iOS 17.2 unsigned
Apple stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 17.2 this past week in a move that stops iPhone and iPad users from downgrading from the newer iOS & iPadOS 17.2.1 firmware.
Largely to prevent jailbreaking, Apple’s firmware downgrade blocks serves as a controlling method to keep users on as new of firmware as possible.
You can learn more about this development in our full news post.
Everything else from this week
3DAppVersionSpoofer v2.0.4 released: Fix preferences for versions lower than iOS 14 (free via YouRepo — review post)
Always120 v1.1.2 released: Support bootstrap devices ($1.99 via Havoc repository — review post)
Bea v1.3.4 released: Fix issue with download button not working on BeReal versions lower than 1.19 (free via Havoc repository)
CircleApps15 v1.0.1 released: Removes DRM and makes tweak free to download (free via Havoc repository — review post)
DLEasy v2.14.3 released: Fix download issue in full screen X, fix issues with download button disappearing in TikTok, update versions of compatible applications, various other bug fixes ($2.99 via Havoc repository — review post)
Eevee Amino Tweak: v 5.0 released: Option to mark all chats as read, add coin transfer feature, enhancements for Emojis and Stickers, changes for being sideloaded, and other changes (free via Havoc repository)
EmojiFontManager v1.3.5 released: Fixed Emojis not rendering correctly on iOS 10 (free via PoomSmart’s repository)
FlixRatings for Netflix v3.1.0 released: Add compatibility with Netflix v16.x ($1.99 via Havoc repository — review post)
FluentUI Color Unicode 15.0 (EFM) v15.0.0 released: Updated to Unicode 15.0 (free via PoomSmart’s repository)
FluentUI Flat Unicode 15.0 (EFM) v15.0.0 released: Updated to Unicode 15.0 (free via PoomSmart’s repository)
Lonie v3.1 released: Add and optimize app icons ($3.99 via Havoc repository — review post)
Mochi15 v1.0.3 released: Removes DRM and makes tweak free (free via Havoc repository — review post)
Record ‘n’ Torch (iOS 12+) v1.8.2 released: Fixed torch not turning on for modern camera devices (free via PoomSmart’s repository — review post)
Ripple: An aesthetically pleasing theme for iPhones and iPads ($1.99 via Havoc repository — review post)
ShortSwipe: A shorter swipe gesture to open and clear notifications (free via BigBoss repository)
Speedster v1.1.0 released: Add fine tune mode for speed and bounce settings, rebalance preset speed and bounce level, add support for rootless jailbreaks, fix support for A12 running iOS 13, and refactor code (free via Havoc repository — review post)
TheMarkerHaaretzNoAds: Removes ads from Haaretz and The Marker (free via YouRepo repository)
YouPiP v1.8.1 released: Fixed Picture-in-Picture button in video tab bar not coloring correctly in newer YouTube app versions (free via PoomSmart’s repository)
That wraps up this week’s roundup, but be sure to keep it tuned to iDB throughout the work week to ensure you get the latest news as it happens, and of course, we’ll be right back again next Sunday with a refreshed roundup like this one just in case you miss something.
Miss last week’s roundup? That pesky KTRR bypass, tweak injection achieved with CoreTrust bug, & more…
Here are some more posts that might interest you if you’re just now getting into iPhone hacking or jailbreaking:
- How to jailbreak A12-A15 devices on iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.4.1 with Dopamine
- How to jailbreak A9-A11 devices on iOS & iPadOS 15.0-16.x with palera1n
- How to install the RootHide jailbreak detection bypass on Dopamine
- How to install the Misaka package manager with TrollStore
- How to install the Misaka package manager with Sideloadly
- How to install the Picasso kfd exploit-based toolbox with AltStore
- How to install the PureKFD package manager with TrollStore
- How to install the PureKFD package manager with Sideloadly
- How to install TrollStore on iOS 15.0-15.4.1
- How to install TrollStore on A12+ devices on iOS 16.0-16.5 & 16.6 beta 1 with Misaka
What was your favorite jailbreak tweak or news tidbit from this past week? Be sure to let us know in the comments section down below.