IDescriptor

A free, open-source, and cross-platform iDevice management tool

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README

<img src="./resources/icons/app-icon/icon.png" width="25%"> Cross-platform, open-source and free idevice management tool written in C++ <a href="https://github.com/iDescriptor/iDescriptor/blob/main/LICENSE"> <img alt="GitHub" src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/iDescriptor/iDescriptor"/> </a> <a href="https://github.com/iDescriptor/iDescriptor/issues"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/contributions-welcome-brightgreen.svg?style=flat" alt="CodeFactor" /> </a> <a href="https://github.com/iDescriptor/iDescriptor/actions/workflows/build.yml" rel="nofollow"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/iDescriptor/iDescriptor/build-linux.yml?branch=main&logo=Github" alt="Build" /> </a> <a href="https://github.com/iDescriptor/iDescriptor/tags" rel="nofollow"> <img alt="GitHub tag (latest SemVer pre-release)" src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/tag/iDescriptor/iDescriptor?include_prereleases&label=version"/> </a> <img alt="Platform" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Windows%20%7C%20macOS%20%7C%20Linux-blue.svg"/> <img alt="Language" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/C++-20-hotpink.svg"/> <img alt="Qt" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Qt-6-brightgreen.svg"/> <a href="https://github.com/iDescriptor/iDescriptor/releases"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/AppImage-available-brightgreen" alt="AppImage"/> </a> <a href="https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/idescriptor-git"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Arch_AUR-available-brightgreen" alt="AppImage"/> </a> <a href="https://opencollective.com/idescriptor"> <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/OpenCollective-1F87FF?style=for-the-badge&logo=OpenCollective&logoColor=white" alt="AppImage"/> </a>

Download

DO NOT DOWNLOAD FROM ANY WEBSITE CLAIMING TO BE US WE ONLY HAVE https://idescriptor.github.io AND RELEASES WILL BE MADE FROM THIS REPO ONLY

Installation Instructions

Windows

Installer (.msi): Download and run the installer. Recommended for most users.
Portable (.zip): Extract and run iDescriptor.exe. No installation required.
Choco :

 choco install idescriptor --version=0.1.0

macOS

Apple Silicon: Download the .dmg file for M1/M2/M3/MX Macs. Open the .dmg and drag iDescriptor to Applications.

After moving the app to Applications, run the code below

xattr -c ~/Applications/iDescriptor.app

Click here to learn more about why this is needed.

Intel: Download the .dmg file for Intel-based Macs. Open the .dmg and drag iDescriptor to Applications. 

You shouldn't run into any issues on Intel Macs but if you do, check this out.

Linux

AppImage: Download, unzip, and run.
Arch Linux: Install from AUR:

  sudo pacman -Syu
  yay -S idescriptor-git

make sure to do "sudo pacman -Syu" otherwise it's not going to find libimobiledevice>=1.4.0

Good News!

iDescriptor v0.4.0 will feature WIRELESS CONNECTION support!

Learn more about our roadmap here.

Features

Connection

| Feature | Status | Notes | | ------------------- | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | | USB Connection | ✅ Implemented | Fully supported on Windows, macOS, and Linux. | | Wireless Connection | ⚠️ Under Development | Currently under development, planned to be released in v0.4.0 |

Tools

| Feature | Status | Notes | | ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | AirPlay | ✅ Implemented | Cast your device screen to your computer. | | Download & Install Apps From Apple Store | ✅ Implemented | Download and install apps directly from the Apple Store. | | Virtual Location | ✅ Implemented | Simulate GPS location. Requires a mounted Developer Disk Image. ( iOS 6 - iOS 16) | | iFuse Filesystem Mount | ✅ Implemented | Mount the device's filesystem. (Windows & Linux only) | | Gallery | ✅ Implemented | - | | File Explorer | ✅ Implemented | Explore the device's filesystem. | | Wireless Gallery Import | ✅ Implemented | Import photos wirelessly (requires the Shortcuts app on the iDevice). | | Cable Info | ✅ Implemented | Check authenticity of connected USB cables and more. | | Network Device Discovery | ✅ Implemented | Discover and monitor devices on your local network. | | SSH Terminal (Jailbroken) | ✅ Implemented | Open up a terminal on your iDevice. | | Query MobileGestalt | ✅ Implemented | Read detailed hardware and software information from the device. | | Live Screen | ✅ Implemented | View your device's screen in real-time (wired). | | Developer Disk Images | ✅ Implemented | Manage and mount developer disk images. ( iOS 6 - iOS 16) |

Device Actions

| Feature | Status | Notes | | ------------------- | -------------- | ----- | | Restart Device | ✅ Implemented | - | | Shutdown Device | ✅ Implemented | - | | Enter Recovery Mode | ✅ Implemented | - |

Fully Theme Aware

AirPlay

Cast your device screen to your computer!

App Store

Download and Install Apps directly from the Apple Store!

You need to sign in with your Apple ID to use this feature.

Virtual Location

Simulate GPS location on your iDevice! (iOS 6 - iOS 16)

iFuse Filesystem Mount

Use your iDevice as a regular DRIVE!

Literally mount your iDevice filesystem and use it as a regular drive , read and write are both allowed. Don't try to import photos or videos because it won't work that way, use the Gallery Import feature for that.

Windows

Ubuntu / Linux

Gallery

File Explorer

Cable Info

Network Device Discovery

SSH Terminal

Open up a terminal on your Jailbroken iDevice!

Live Screen

Useful if your device does not support AirPlay

Authentication Required ?

You might get this pop-up on any platform this is because this app uses secure backends to retrieve and store your Apple credentials. You can disable this in settings but it is not recommended and not safe for your Apple account. Also if you leave this enabled and sign in you can use the same credentials in ipatool without signing in again.

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