A technical guide demonstrates how to enable iPad features like Stage Manager and multitasking on iPhone by exploiting a sandbox escape vulnerability in iOS up to 18.2 Beta 1. The method involves modifying the MobileGestalt.plist file using the itunesstored and bookassetd exploit, finding specific encrypted keys in libmobilegestalt.dylib, and writing new values at calculated offsets. The process requires extracting the plist file via a custom Xcode app, identifying the correct MobileGestalt keys for iPad capabilities, calculating memory offsets, and using a modified Python script to apply changes. The exploit has a low success rate and requires multiple attempts.
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Supported iOS versions and devicesObtaining the MobileGestalt.Plist file from the deviceFinding the proper MobileGestalt keys to writeFinding the right offset inside the libmobilegestalt.dylibSetting up the environment for Python3 on macOSSort: