Cross-platform, open-source and free idevice management tool written in C++
- 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- Apple Silicon: Download the
.dmgfile for M1/M2/M3/MX Macs. - Intel: Download the
.dmgfile for Intel-based Macs.
Open the .dmg and drag iDescriptor to Applications.
- AppImage: Download, unzip, and run.
- Arch Linux: Install from AUR:
sudo pacman -Syu
yay -S idescriptor-gitmake sure to do "sudo pacman -Syu" otherwise it's not going to find libimobiledevice>=1.4.0
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USB Connection | ✅ Implemented | Fully supported on Windows, macOS, and Linux. |
| Wireless Connection (Wi‑Fi) | - |
| 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) |
| Feature | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restart Device | ✅ Implemented | - |
| Shutdown Device | ✅ Implemented | - |
| Enter Recovery Mode | ✅ Implemented | - |
You need to sign in with your Apple ID to use this feature.
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.
Useful if your device does not support AirPlay
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.
Please support us at
- libimobiledevice
- ipatool - We use a modified version here
- QSimpleUpdater - We use a modified version here
- airplay - We use a modified version here
iDescriptor will check for udev rules but in case it fails, you can manually add the udev rules by doing similar to the following:
@uncore sudo cat /etc/udev/rules.d/99-idevice.rules
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="05ac", MODE="0666"
✘ Sun 6 Jul - 14:29 ~
@uncore sudo groupadd idevice
Sun 6 Jul - 14:30 ~
@uncore sudo usermod -aG idevice $USER
Sun 6 Jul - 14:30 ~
@uncore sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
sudo udevadm triggerContributions are welcome!
You can check the source code in some places we have TODOs and FIXMEs that you can work on.
For example
Or if you'd like to introduce new features, feel free to open an issue or a pull request!