The iDownloadBlog team is committed to sharing the latest iPhone and iPad jailbreak news as it happens. Even if there isn’t a shiny new jailbreak tool to talk about right now, there are still plenty of jailbreak developers working on jailbreak tweaks and awesome projects that can take advantage of exploits to install hacks without a full-fledged jailbreak.
Anthony Bouchard
Anthony Bouchard joined the iDownloadBlog.com team in 2016 after originally covering Apple and iPhone jailbreak news at ModMyi.com. As an experienced editor, he brings more than 15 years’ worth of jailbreaking knowledge to our in-depth guides, opinion pieces, and news articles. His passion for device customization and user choice sparks his strong push to empower readers with the tools they need to explore and enjoy the freedom that comes with jailbreaking. Anthony blogs about not only jailbreaking, but also Apple software & accessories, drones & photography, and Nintendo gaming systems. Anthony honed his advanced technical knowledge over the years with hands-on projects ranging from gaming PC builds to engine repair mechanics. His never-ending hunger for knowledge is why you’ll always find him tinkering – tearing things apart and putting them back together to understand what makes them tick.PasscodePercent puts your battery level percentage at the top of your jailbroken device’s passcode interface
iOS developer CydiaGeek just this week released a free jailbreak tweak called NCHeaderPercent that put the battery level percentage in your Notification Center interface’s individual headers. But for those looking for a different way to see their device’s battery level percentage, the same developer just released a free add-on called PasscodePercent that does exactly that.
Nugget v5.2.1 update released with additional bug fixes & improvements
Earlier this week, iOS developer LeminLimez released version v5.2 of the popular SparseRestore exploit-based Nugget iPhone customization utility for macOS and Windows, bringing powerful new enhancements such as being codesigned on both platforms, as well as a multitude of PosterBoard improvements and bug fixes.
Nanoleaf celebrates Star Wars Day (May 4th) with discounts on lighting accessories & bundles
In celebration of the annual ‘May the 4th be with you’ Star Wars-themed holiday, our friends over at Nanoleaf are celebrating with a huge site-wide ‘Revenge of the Sale’ sale that provides various discounts on many of the brand’s popular smart LED lighting products.
Nugget v5.2 released, now codesigned on macOS & Windows, added PosterBoard improvements & bug fixes
Nugget, an iPhone customization utility for both macOS and Windows that’s made possible by way of the SparseRestore exploit, received an update on Thursday that officially bought it up to version 5.2.
Game on your Nintendo Switch with the best audio & picture quality and the best games with these deals
The Nintendo Switch is a fun gaming platform that you can both take anywhere you go in handheld mode and play in docked console mode on the big screen. Even though the second generation of Nintendo’s most popular gaming platform just recently went on pre-order, it’s worth noting that almost all first-generation Nintendo Switch games will be backward-compatible with it.
Understanding the differences between camera lens focal lengths and how they’re used
As you delve into photography with a dedicated camera body and interchangeable lenses as opposed to pocketable cameras like those found on smartphones, you will not only find yourself graced with boosted capabilities but also cursed with bulk. For this reason, it’s a good idea to know exactly what camera lenses you might need for your trip so you can keep as lightweight and nimble as possible.
Nugget developer LeminLimez teases upcoming features, says version 5.2 could launch this week
Nugget is a popular SparseRestore exploit-based device customization utility for iPhones and iPads that you can operate on a macOS or Windows-based PC and doesn’t require a jailbreak to use. Still yet, you can use it to enable hacks that behave a lot like jailbreak tweaks, and it works on certain versions of iOS 17 and 18.
NCHeaderPercent displays your battery percentage in your device’s Notification Center headers
If you’re interested in adding some new flair to the headers in your jailbroken iPhone or iPad’s Notification Center interface, then you might take a liking to a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called NCHeaderPercent by iOS developer CydiaGeek.
Jailbreak news of the week: iOS 18.4 unsigned, AutoVPN, Oh My Insets, HideCallBar, & more…
The iDownloadBlog team spends a lot of its time following projects in the iPhone hacking and jailbreaking communities, making it our pleasure to share new and exciting information in these spaces with our readers.
Nomad celebrating 10 years of Apple Watch by knocking 10% off all Apple Watch accessories
It’s no secret that the iDownloadBlog team are avid fans of the Nomad brand in terms of Apple Watch accessories. We cover just about every new major release that we think our readers would find interesting, and that’s because we use Nomad accessories ourselves enough to understand the attention to detail that this brand puts into their products.
While others pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, here’s your chance to score good deals on games & accessories
The Nintendo Switch 2 went on pre-order in the United States this week, and if you haven’t already pre-ordered yours, then good luck. In the meantime, we’ve got tons of deals that we can share with you regarding the original Nintendo Switch while you wait.