Apple Generic iDevice (apple-idevice)
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Manufacturer | Apple |
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Name | Generic iDevice |
Codename | apple-idevice |
Type | generic |
Hardware | |
Architecture | aarch64 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available here. |
no |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
Device package |
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Kernel package |
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Initial MR Initial merge request. |
pmaports!6733 |
Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
Partial
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ... |
Partial
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Broken
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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Touchscreen |
Broken
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Broken
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Broken
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Broken
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Broken
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Broken
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Ambient Light |
Broken
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Proximity |
Broken
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Broken
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Haptics |
Broken
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Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure |
Broken
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Broken
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Apple Generic iDevice is a generic port for most ARM64 Apple devices that are not desktops. There are two kernels. One for 4k page size devices and one for 16k devices.
Contributors
Supported devices
Devices that have been tested. Many other devices will most likely boot, but are untested.
- Apple TV HD
- iBridge T2 MacBookPro15,2
- iPad Air (Wi-Fi)
- iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi)
- iPad 6 (Wi-Fi)
- iPad 7 (Wi-Fi)
- iPhone 5s (LTE)
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6s (S8003)
- iPhone X (Global)
Users running a Generic iDevice
Installation
Follow the installation guide from your device-specific page.