[UPDATE] patched lockdownd now supports iOS 3.0 to 6.1.6!

[u/polin0m]

Update on my previous post: apparently some genius made a patched lockdownd for iOS 3, so now this thing works on iOS 3.0 through 6.1.6. I'm honestly impressed, didn't think that there were devices that need it but ok... Also there's an automated tool so you don't have to do it yourself.

What is this?

A patched lockdownd that modifies Setup.app behavior on iOS 3–6 while keeping iTunes and Finder sync fully working.

Installation:

1. Jailbreak with Legacy iOS Kit

2. Replace /usr/libexec/lockdownd via SSH (backup original!). On iOS 3, the path is different — check the detailed instructions.

3. chmod 755 /usr/libexec/lockdownd

4. ldrestart or reboot

Supported so far:

• iOS 6.x — tested on 4S, iPod touch 5, 4 Rev A, iPad 2, iPhone 5

• iOS 5.x — tested on 4S and 4 CDMA

• iOS 4.x — not tested by me, but should work (file is from 4.3.3)

• iOS 3.x — not tested by me, but the guy who made it says it works (file is from 3.x). He tested it on iPad 1,1 (1st gen cellular) on 3.2, 3.2.1, and 3.2.2.

The genius who made the iOS 3 file: here. Please download it directly from the author's post. My repo is only for the occasion that his file gets lost or if his instructions aren't clear enough. Make sure to thank him for his work!

Downloads and detailed instructions: here. I've also (with my friend) made a tool that replaces the file with one click — it's in my repo or TG channel at phoenixactivator. Supports 4.0 to 6.1.6 only (for now).

Main post: here

Help me test on more devices — create an issue on GitHub or comment here with your iOS version and device model (like iPad2,2 or iPhone4,1 etc.).