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The original was posted on /r/jailbreak by /u/G3marchi on 2025-01-07 23:14:42+00:00.
Over the past few days I've been developing a full recreation of the iOS homescreen called HBoard which works in the web. While doing this, I've thought up some ideas for how this could be used as a form of jailbreak alternative by utilizing JavaScript plugins, and a heavy use of Shortcuts. Below are the pros, cons, and possibilities of what this may bring. If you have any questions on how I'll being doing any of the things listed below, just ask in the comments and I'll answer. To clarify I'm making this no matter what - The poll is to see whether or not I should create a releasable version with an easy setup.
PLEASE TAKE THE INTEREST POLL AT THE BOTTOM
Definitely happening:
Recreation of iOS homescreen as a website
Tweak injection by adding JavaScript plugins from a repo - think Live Wallpaper, Atria, themes - unlimited possibilities, similar to a jailbreak.
No sideloading needed
Semi-automatic homescreen recreation (see setup)
Support for automatically going back to HBoard when closing an app
Spotlight search support (May be a bit weird below iOS 18.2)
120hz support
Open source obviously
Maybe happening: (Depends on community interest, my motivation, and outside help)
Built in remote control support ()
Basic widgets (xenhtml might be able to help with some things)
Sideloaded apps and webapps added to HBoard homescreen (Will need manual setup)
Dark mode app icon support (Not sure how to do this automatically - if you have any ideas please tell me)
App Library support (Annoying asf to code)
Definitely not happening + downsides:
Slight delay (~0.5 seconds) after closing apps to going back to HBoard (This may be a deal breaker for a lot of people.)
Support for notification badges
Newly downloaded apps won’t get auto added to home screen
Advanced widgets (xenhtml might be able to help with some things)
Locking the screen might require slightly changing your muscle memory (assume this isnt a problem for now)
Lock screen or control center recreation - See Prism for the lockscreen - iOS 18 does most control center stuff.
Interest Poll (Only answer after reading):
- (If you wouldn't use this could you explain why so I know what to focus on the most)