It’s been a hot minute since the last time Lars Fröder's TrollStore perma-signing utility for iPhones and iPads received any updates, but such is normal when software starts to reach maturity. Nevertheless, TrollStore picked up another update Wednesday evening, officially bringing it up to version 2.0.14.
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How to remove the RootHide bootstrap
If you previously installed the RootHide Procursus-based bootstrap on your iPhone or iPad, and you’ve decided that you want to uninstall it either because you’d rather use a full-fledged jailbreak or because it’s just not for you, then you’ve come to the right place.
Alfie CG shows off design of upcoming TrollInstallerX TrollStore installer
It was only a couple of weeks ago that we showed you an upcoming and ambitious project being undertaken by iOS developer @alfiecg_dev to make a new TrollStore installer that installs TrollStore directly and doesn’t sacrifice a system app, such as Tips.
16Player brings the iOS 16 Music Player to jailbroken iOS 14 & 15 devices and adds more customization
The Now Playing interface on iOS 16 received a bevy of cosmetic changes compared to previous versions of iOS, and anyone who might be interested in porting those cosmetic differences on a device running iOS 14 or 15 can now do so with a new jailbreak tweak called 16Player by iOS developers tesla_man and Bibi Fire.
NoColoredDots hides the camera & microphone colored dot indicators on iOS 14 and later
Whenever an app or process begins using your iPhone’s camera or microphone, iOS is programmed to display a certain color dot in the Status Bar and in Control Center to boost user awareness and make it less likely that you’ll be recorded without your knowledge.
Grider jailbreak tweak gives you the unfair advantage that you might need in certain games
If you play certain games on your jailbroken iPhone or iPad in which overlaying a specific type of grid over your game’s interface would help you play more effectively, then a jailbreak tweak called Grider by iOS developer gilshahar7 just might come in handy.
Upcoming TrollInstallerX utility will allow direct TrollStore installations via exploit without sacrificing the Tips app
TrollStore is a powerful perma-signing app for iPhones and iPads on firmware vulnerable to a particular CoreTrust bug. It’s been especially instrumental in recent hacks and jailbreaks, and as such, it’s not surprising that there are many different ways to install it.
New Reveil app for TrollStore reincarnates pwn20wnd’s Unveil security analysis & system information app
Some time ago, iOS developer and unc0ver jailbreak lead developer pwn20wnd released an app in the App Store called Unveil that could display device information and check for software modifications on said device.
Have easier access to AirPods Pro controls via the volume HUD with AirPodsCompanion
If you regularly use AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or even certain newer models of Beats headphones, then you’ve undoubtedly gotten comfortable with the seamless integration into iOS and iPadOS that they provide.
Fiona brings a customizable floating Tab Bar to several apps on jailbroken iPhones
The tab bar is an open overlooked part of the iOS user interface that most users simply take for granted. It’s that bar at the bottom of the screen in many apps that helps you move between different parts of the app.
Sushi is a beautiful new Now Playing widget with music controls for jailbroken iOS 13-16 devices
A few years ago, iOS developer Skitty started working on a jailbreak tweak that would bring unique Now Playing banners that resembled modern-day Dynamic Island effects to all jailbroken devices, and just this week, that tweak was released publicly.
SiriPlus replaces braindead Siri iOS assistant with either ChatGPT or Gemini AI
There’ve been quite a few Siri-enhancing jailbreak tweaks over the years, but one that I’m particularly excited about is a new release dubbed SiriPlus by iOS developer @_Uckermark because it strives to improve iOS’ assistant’s usefulness.