How to SSH Into an iPhone: Complete Tutorial

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Use SSH to transfer files between your iPhone and desktop

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Using the Secure Shell (SSH) network protocol, you can exchange data between your iPhone and computer on the same network, while also having the ability to make changes to the hard drive on your iPhone. To SSH into an iPhone, you must jailbreak your device, then download the Cyberduck application on your computer to establish a secure connection between your computer and iPhone.

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Jailbreaking your iPhone

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    iTunes will launch automatically upon recognizing your iPhone.
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    Jailbreaking your iPhone will wipe all data from your device.
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    Download and install the correct jailbreaking software for the iOS version installed on your iPhone.
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    The Cydia app will display in the Apps folder after your iPhone has been successfully jailbroken.
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Using Cyberduck

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    Download and install Cyberduck on your computer from the Mac App Store at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cyberduck/id409222199?mt=12 .
    • If using a Windows-based PC, copy and paste the following link into a new browser tab to install a beta version of Cyberduck on your computer: update.cyberduck.ch/windows/Cyberduck-Installer-4.0.1.exe
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    The “Server” window will display on-screen.
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    Cydia is located in the Apps folder on jailbroken iOS devices.
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    ” The complete file system of your iPhone will display on-screen, and you can now make changes as desired to the hard drive of your iPhone.
    • Click on “Allow” to proceed if you receive an error that reads “Unknown Host” when attempting to establish a connection between your iPhone and computer.
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      Warnings

      • Do not delete or modify information on your iPhone's hard drive using SSH unless you are completely familiar with how to customize and modify your phone's file system. Removing or modifying certain information could render your iPhone useless, or trigger one or more software problems.
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      References

      1. ↑ http://theultralinx.com/2013/09/ssh-iphone-ipad-ipod/
      2. ↑ http://www.idownloadblog.com/2011/03/14/how-to-ssh-into-your-iphone/

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