Apple iPhone 6 (apple-n61)

Features
Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.	Broken
USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).	Works
Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work.	Broken
Screen Whether the 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
Connectivity
WiFi	Broken
Bluetooth	Broken
GPS	Broken
Modem
Calls	Broken
SMS	Broken
Mobile data	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 Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.	Broken

Apple iPhone 6
Manufacturer	Apple
Name	iPhone 6
Codename	apple-n61
Released	2014
Type	handset
Hardware
Chipset	Apple A8
CPU	1.4 GHz dual core 64-bit ARMv8
GPU	PowerVR GX6450
Display	750 x 1334 (IPS LCD, 4.7")
Storage	16, 32, 64, 128 GB
Memory	1 GB
Architecture	aarch64
Software
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with.	iOS 8
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.	iOS
postmarketOS
Category	testing
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.	yes
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port.	6.13.0_rc6
Generic port	Apple_Generic_iDevice_(apple-idevice)
Device package	device-apple-idevice
Kernel package	linux-postmarketos-apple-4k

This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Apple_Generic_iDevice_(apple-idevice) for installation instructions and more information.

The Apple iPhone 6 was an entry-level phone in the iPhone lineup. Featuring NFC, VoLTE, a hi-dpi display, fingerprint sensor, and other nice-to-haves. It also features the early aarch64 Apple A8 SOC.

Fun Fact: Contrary to the name, this is the 8th generation of iPhone.

Contributors

Maintainer(s)

User:Justsoup

How to Enter Flash Mode

1. Plug the device into your computer.

Only lightning to USB-A cables work tested. Lightning to USB-C cables have a few issues due to devices not recognizing accessory ID.

2. Power off the device.

3. Enter DFU mode.

Hold Power for 3 seconds.
Hold Power and Home for 8 seconds.
Release Power but keep holding Home for 10 seconds.

4. Verify DFU mode.

Your display should remain black. If the Apple logo appears you will have to redo the steps above.

Type lsusb into your console. A new device including the text (DFU Mode) should appear.

Booting

Follow the guide from Apple Generic iDevice (apple-idevice)#Booting

Users Owning This Device

Alex92567 (Notes: Running IOS 12.5.7, Jailbroken)
AlinTriesPorting (Notes: Water damaged, dead (Tristar issue?), screen broken (backlight dead); iOS 12.4.8, 16GB)
Angsanley
Asdfugil
AskorbinovayaKislota (Notes: killed by a broken lightning cable)
Cgik (Notes: broken motherboard)
Choc
Clygro (Notes: 16GB iOS 8.4, 64GB iOS 11.2.6, low battery capacity)
Eepymeowers (Notes: Working fully)
Eric (Notes: 6 Plus, iOS 12.5.8, jailbroken)
Gdstr
Jacoblightning3 (Notes: Activation Locked because of my stupidity)
Jn
JoseskVolpe (Notes: iPhone 6 Plus variant)
Justsoup (Notes: A1549 / 32G / Mainline Porting)
Kozika
MelvinSGjr (Notes: A test/fun phone. I have two units; on one, the microphone, some speaker functions, and the fingerprint reader do not work.)
Overcast302
Pixelo789 (Notes: An iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus; both have broken screens)
Randomtek (Notes: Aftermarket display, earpiece, battery)
Theotheroracle
V6lhost (Notes: EMMC Burned. Needs new motherboard but PongoOS boots.)

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