The Nugget iPhone customization utility, created by iOS developer LeminLimez and powered by the SparseRestore exploit, has been updated to version 5.2.2 on Sunday. The latest update brings with it some notable improvements for Intel-equipped Mac users, as well as other bug fixes that polish the user experience.
LeminLimez announced the latest update in a post shared via the Cowabunga Discord server this afternoon, in which he linked to the project’s GitHub page where users can acquire the latest Nugget release and learn about what’s new.
Citing the change log for Nugget v5.2.2, we can gather that it incorporates the following changes:
– Fixed batter files using the toggle set option causing a crash
– Fixes to batter value parsing that would cause errors while applying
– Codesigned for macOS Intel
While Nugget v5.2.2 can be considered a relatively small update, it’s important to note that now even Intel-equipped Mac users can enjoy the benefits of being codesigned, just as Apple Silicon Mac and Windows users could following a recent update. This makes the computer’s operating system establish trust with the software instead of deeming it unsafe for the end user and potentially blocking it from being accessed on the system.
The crash and error fixes that are also applied in this Nugget update only help to further establish stability for end users.
Existing Nugget users need only download and install the latest version of the software on their computer so that when they attempt to make changes to their iPhone in the future, they’ll have the latest bug fixes and improvements when that happens. New or prospective users are advised to download and install the latest version as well, ensuring that their first run with the software goes as smoothly as possible.
Nugget isn’t a jailbreak, but it can enable specific hacks on the iPhone via the SparseRestore exploit that may look and feel a lot like jailbreak tweaks. Examples include animated to video wallpaper enabling, Status Bar modifications, and more. Some Nugget customizations do come with a risk of boot-looping your device, so it’s highly recommended that you back up your data before using Nugget to ensure that you don’t lose any personal data.
Because Nugget works on firmware that can’t be jailbroken – namely certain versions of iOS 17 and 18 on even Apple’s newest iPhones – it’s a popular way for those waiting for a modern jailbreak to have some fun with their device right now, well outside of the parameters of Apple’s stock device customization methods.
Those interested in giving Nugget a try for themselves can download the latest version from the GitHub project’s releases page.