The Hitchhiker's Guide to iPhone Lightning and JTAG Hacking

⚡️The lightning connector on the iPhone is a proprietary reversible connector with eight contacts on one side.

🔌DCSD cables allow you to connect to the iPhone's serial console and debug jailbroken iPhones.

🔐JTAG is disabled on production iPhones, but with a jailbreak, you can enable it using a method called 'demotion'.

💰The bonobo cable by Lambda Concept is a commercial JTAG solution for iPhones.

💻Open OCD is an open-source tool that supports JTAG on iPhones and comes with configuration files for easy use.

Can I create my own dcsd cable?

—Yes, you can create a dcsd cable by using a lightning extension cable and connecting the necessary signals to a Raspberry Pi Pico.

Can I enable JTAG on any iPhone?

—No, enabling JTAG requires a checkmateable iPhone, which can be exploited through a jailbreak to enable JTAG.

What is the bonobo cable?

—The bonobo cable is a commercial JTAG solution for iPhones created by Lambda Concept.

Is open OCD free to use?

—Yes, open OCD is an open-source tool and is free to use for JTAG debugging on iPhones.

Are there any risks involved in JTAG hacking iPhones?

—Yes, JTAG hacking iPhones can potentially void your warranty and may lead to permanent damage if done incorrectly.

00:00Introduction to the video and acknowledgments of contributors.

05:00Explanation of the lightning connector and its eight contacts.

09:00Creation of a dcsd cable for connecting to the iPhone's serial console.

13:00Enabling JTAG on a checkmateable iPhone using a jailbreak and demotion.

17:00Introduction to the bonobo cable, a commercial JTAG solution for iPhones.

21:00Overview of open OCD and its support for JTAG on iPhones.