https://github.com/davidecelentano/iosctlsh
Manage and control iOS devices from a Linux environment using USB.
https://github.com/davidecelentano/iosctlsh
backup bash command-line developermode devicediagnostics devicemanagement firmware ios jq linux opensource pymobiledevice3 python recoverymode restore shellscript softwareupdate usb
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Manage and control iOS devices from a Linux environment using USB.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/davidecelentano/iosctlsh
- Owner: davidecelentano
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2024-12-10T21:42:40.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-10T21:50:21.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-10T22:31:37.877Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: backup, bash, command-line, developermode, devicediagnostics, devicemanagement, firmware, ios, jq, linux, opensource, pymobiledevice3, python, recoverymode, restore, shellscript, softwareupdate, usb
- Language: Shell
- Homepage:
- Size: 38.1 KB
- Stars: 6
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# `iOS Control` - Manage iOS devices on Linux via USB
_A Linux-based command-line utility for managing iOS devices, including backups, restores, updates, and more._
### Disclaimer
This project is an independent, open-source tool and is **not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc.** iOS, iPhone, and other related trademarks are the property of Apple Inc. This tool is provided as-is for managing iOS devices on Linux systems.
---
## Table of Contents
- [About the Project](#about-the-project)
- [Features](#features)
- [Built With](#built-with)
- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Overview](#overview)
- [License](#license)
---
## About the Project
`iosctlsh` is a Linux-based command-line utility designed to manage iOS devices effortlessly. From performing software updates to creating backups, restoring encrypted backups, and enabling developer mode, this tool simplifies complex iOS management tasks for Linux users.
### Features
- Perform **iOS software updates** and **restores** using signed firmwares downloaded from [ipsw.me](https://ipsw.me).
- Create **full backups** or **delta (incremental) backups**.
- **Restore backups** from other iOS devices or encrypted backups.
- Enable **Developer Mode** for advanced debugging and development tools.
- Exit or enter **Recovery Mode**.
- Retrieve detailed **device diagnostics**, including model information and encryption backup status.
---
### Built With
- [Bash](https://www.gnu.org/software/bash/) - Shell scripting language.
- [pymobiledevice3](https://github.com/doronz88/pymobiledevice3) - A Python library for managing iOS devices.
- [jq](https://stedolan.github.io/jq/) - Command-line JSON processor.
---
## Getting Started
To set up `iosctlsh` on your Linux system, follow these steps.
### Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following installed:
- **usbmuxd**:
Check by running: `usbmuxd --version`
- **python3**:
Check by running: `python --version`
- **jq**:
Check by running: `jq --version`
- **python3-devel**:
Package name varies by distro
- **libusb**:
package name varies by distro
### Installation
1. Clone the repository: `git clone https://github.com/davidecelentano/iosctlsh.git`
2. Navigate to the project directory: `cd iosctlsh`
3. Make the script executable: `chmod +x iosctl.sh`
4. Run the script: `./iosctl.sh`
### Overview
### License
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. See the LICENSE file for details.