Apple iPhone 6s/6s+ (apple-n71)
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A mainline fork for this device is unavailable.
These two devices have not booted Android (via Project Sandcastle) but a postmarketOS port could be possible once the CPU is working
This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Apple_Generic_iDevice_(apple-idevice) for installation instructions and more information. |
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Manufacturer | Apple |
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Name |
iPhone 6s 6s+ plus |
Codename | apple-n71 |
Released | 2015 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Apple A9 |
CPU | 1.85GHz dual-core 64-bit |
GPU | Custom PowerVR GT7600 (6 core) |
Display | 1334×750 (326 ppi) (iPhone 6s) 1920x1080 (401 ppi) (iPhone 6s+) |
Storage | 16, 32, 64, 128 |
Memory | 2 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
iOS 9 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
iOS |
postmarketOS | |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
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Generic port | Apple_Generic_iDevice_(apple-idevice) |
Device package |
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Kernel package |
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Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
Broken
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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). |
Untested
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Untested
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Untested
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Untested
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Partial
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Contributors
Users owning this device
- AppleCross (Notes: IC locked)
- Codycode (Notes: I have no hope for this device)
How to enter flash mode
No proper flash mode, but kernel can be booted via checkra1n/PongoOS.
First you have to enter DFU mode.
- Power off your phone and connect it to your computer via USB
- Hold down + for 8 seconds
- Release and keep holding for another 10 seconds
The screen should stay blank if everything went good.
To enter PongoOS, from where we could load the Linux kernel, run following command on the host machine:
$ ./checkra1n -cpE
PongoOS will start booting and printing messages on the screen.
Installation
There is no official way to boot pmOS yet
See also
- Project Sandcastle provides the basic Linux port to Apple silicon