We’ve seen a lot of different kinds of software that harness the SparseRestore exploit to perform unique hacks on non-jailbroken devices running iOS 17 and even certain versions of iOS 18. Among one of the most popular is Nugget, an app for macOS and Windows by iOS developer LeminLimez.
In a post shared via social media platform X (formerly Twitter), LeminLimez announced the release of Nugget version 4.2, which appears to incorporate a plethora of not only new features, bug fixes as well. Citing the change log, this release incorporates the following changes:
New Features
– Add daemon disabling
– Should work on all versions, including iOS 18.2+
– Require using regular domains on SparseRestore versions
– Daemons include:
– OTAd
– UsageTrackingAgent
– Game Center
– Screen Time Agent
– Logs, Dumps, and Crash Reports
– ATWAKEUP
– Tipsd
– VPN
– Thermalmonitord (in Risky Options tab)
– Chinese WLAN service
– HealthKit
– Add back AOD Vibrancy (seemed to fix some issues with AOD on certain devices)
– Add tooltips to most tweaks to say what they do (such as hovering over the option)
– Add option to show all spoofable device models
– Disable “Old Photos UI” and feature flags AI options on unsupported versions (excluding 18.0 RC)
– Reduce the size of the executable by removing unnecessary libraries
– Add an error message for if your cable may be bad
– An update dialog now shows when there is an update available
– Add a warning that the skip setup is enabled on apply pageBug Fixes
– Fix minor issues with the exploit code for SparseRestore versions
– Fix skip setup causing an error upon applying on iOS 18.2 developer beta 3 and later
– Fix the old mobilegestalt file getting replaced when selecting a new one for the wrong device and clicking cancel
– Fix potential crash while selecting the mobilegestalt file
If you’re already a Nugget user, then you should update to the latest version at your earliest convenience to take advantage of the latest features and bug fixes. The software is already available to download from the developer’s GitHub page.
While Nugget can apply jailbreak tweak-like hacks on non-jailbroken devices running iOS 17.0-18.2 beta 2, it’s worth noting that certain modifications made in this manner do run the risk of boot-looping your device. That said, these customizations aren’t for the faint of heart, and we strongly recommend backing up your data before trying them should you decide to move forward.
Nugget is a separate project from Nugget Mobile. The latter instead offers similar SparseRestore exploit-based device customization options without the need for a computer.
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