Apple iPhone 6s/6s+ (apple-n71)
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This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Apple_Generic_iDevice_(apple-idevice) for installation instructions and more information. |
 iPhone 6s+ running postmarketos | |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Name |
iPhone 6s 6s+ |
| Codename | apple-n71 apple-n66 |
| 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 GB |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
iOS 9.0 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
iOS 15.8.6 |
| 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. |
6.18.1 |
| Generic port | Apple_Generic_iDevice_(apple-idevice) |
| Device package |
 device-apple-idevice |
| Kernel package |
linux-postmarketos-apple-16k |
Flashing Whether 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). |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Broken
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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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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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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GPS |
Broken
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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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 Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Broken
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The iPhone 6s is the successor to the iPhone 6 it had upgraded hardware over it's predecessor most notably the A9 chip which was the first to use 16k page
Users owning this device
- AppleCross (Notes: IC locked)
- Asdfugil
- Bashmac3 (Notes: Works)
- Clygro (Notes: 16GB 6S iOS 9.2.1 (activation bypassed, not jailbroken), 16GB 6S+ iOS 11.4.1 (half of the digitiser doesn't work and blurry and shaky camera))
- Codycode (Notes: I have no hope for this device)
- Eepymeowers (Notes: One, locked & not working screen)
- Jacobk (Notes: Haven't tried running pmOS)
- Jn
- KrakinTheKonsole (Notes: Dead battery)
- Pentiumpro (Notes: 6s rose gold, dead nand (?), probably can boot hoolocklinux with iBoot though)
- Pixelo789 (Notes: An iPhone 6s Plus with a broken screen)
- Sh1rom1k (Notes: iPhone 6s. Mint Condition. 32gb. ios 15.8.3)
- Tuxman (Notes: Running iOS 15 jailbroken)
How to enter flash mode
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.
Booting
Follow the guide from Apple Generic iDevice (apple-idevice)#Booting