Apple iPad Air (Wi-Fi) (apple-j71)
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pmOS can't run on its internal storage.However, it's possible to boot Nura from memory. |
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This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Apple Generic iDevice (apple-idevice) for installation instructions and more information. |
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| Manufacturer | Apple |
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| Name | iPad Air |
| Codename | apple-n71 |
| Released | 2013 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Apple A7 |
| CPU | Dual core (2x 1.4 GHz) |
| GPU | 200 MHz PowerVR G6430 (quad-core) |
| Display | 9.7 inch 4:3, 2048x1536 60 Hz IPS LCD, 24 Bit (16777216 colors) (264 ppi) |
| Storage | 16/32/64/128 GB NVMe + USB OTG |
| Memory | 1 GB LPDDR3 |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
iOS 7.0.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
iOS 12.5.8 |
| Nura | |
| Category | testing |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
| Generic port | Apple Generic iDevice (apple-idevice) |
| Device package |
 device-apple-idevice |
| Kernel package |
linux-postmarketos-apple-4k |
Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Broken
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Broken
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Untested
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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| Connectivity | |
Wi-Fi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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GPS |
Broken
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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| This device is based on the Apple A7. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Users owning this device
Model variants
iPad Air (Gen1) "?"
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WARNING: All variants have a locked bootloader with no source code or known exploits! This device only works well theoretically, until there is a solution to Apple's horribly cursed firmware. Checkm8 is not a sufficiant way to use this device. Be aware of it. |
The following variants exist: Wifi: A1474, LTE : A1476 A1475
Boot modes
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WARNING: USB-C to Lightning cables never work properly throughout the whole process, only USB-A cables! |
- Recovery (iTunes): Hold during boot.
- DFU mode: Connect the device to a USB host, then power off the device, then hold for 3 seconds, then hold + for 8 seconds, then release but keep holding for 10 seconds - execute
$ lsusbon a connected USB host, a new device including the text(DFU Mode)should appear.
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Your display should remain black. If the Apple logo appears, you will have to redo the steps above. |
- Hard reset - Hold +.
Booting
Follow the Booting guide for the generic ARM64 Apple port.