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Apple Generic iDevice (apple-idevice)

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Apple Generic iDevice
Manufacturer Apple
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 device-apple-idevice
Kernel package linux-apple-idevice
Initial MR
Initial merge request.
pmaports!6733
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Partial
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Works
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Partial
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Broken
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Partial
Touchscreen
Broken
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Broken
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Camera Flash
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Bluetooth
Broken
NFC
Near Field Communication
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Broken
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Broken
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Broken
Ambient Light
Broken
Proximity
Broken
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Broken
Haptics
Broken
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Broken
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Broken

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.

Users running a Generic iDevice

Installation

Follow the installation guide from your device-specific page.