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A10(X) Tethered downgrade using turdus merula on linux

A10(X) Tethered downgrade using turdus merula on linux

Needed Stuff

pc with linux (i used arch btw)
maybe usbmuxd
A10 device eg iphone 7

step 1 - downloading

download ipfw with version u want to install appledb.dev and turdus_merula_v1.0.1-1_linux.tar

step 2 - installing

  • extract tar -xvf turdus_merula_v1.0.1-1_linux.tar
  • now put device to DFU mode
  • cd into dir and run sudo ./ra1n_libusb -ED if text apper u can continue
  • now run sudo ./idevicerestore -o YOUR_DOWNLOADED_FILE.ipsw
  • on this just hit 1
    The following firmwares are currently being signed for iPhone9,3:
    [1] 15.8.4 (build 19H390)
    Select the firmware you want to use for the Baseband/SE/RestoreSEP:
  • and on this type YES and enter
    ################################ [ WARNING ] #################################
    # You are about to perform an *ERASE* restore. ALL DATA on the target device #
    # will be IRREVERSIBLY DESTROYED. If you want to update your device without #
    # erasing the user data, hit CTRL+C now and restart without -e or --erase #
    # command line switch. #
    # If you want to continue with the ERASE, please type YES and press ENTER. #
    ##############################################################################
    > YES
  • now ios will start installing

step 3 - booting

enter DFU mode and run sudo ./ra1n_libusb -t [iBoot.img4] -i [signed-SEP.img4] -p [target-SEP.im4p]

credits

sep.lol for turdus merula
u/DiodeInc thx for all commands, and using another sudo ./ra1n_libusb -ED is not needed (maybe just on arch)
Burhan Rana video guide u can use it

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