Apple iPad Air 2 (apple-j82)
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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. |
 iPad Air 2 running Nura with Phosh | |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Name | iPad Air 2 |
| Codename | apple-j81/apple-j82 |
| Released | 2014 |
| Type | tablet |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Apple A8X |
| CPU | 3x 1.5 GHz Typhoon |
| GPU | PowerVR GXA6850 |
| Display | 2048x1536 |
| Storage | 16/32/64/128GB |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
iOS 8.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
iOS 15.8.8 |
| Nura | |
| Category | testing |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
7.0.12 |
| 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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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... |
Broken
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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 |
Broken
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Partial
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Camera |
Broken
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Untested
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Broken
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The Apple iPad Air 2 is a tablet released in 2014. There are two variants:
| Connectivity | Codename | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | j81 | A1566 |
| Cellular | j82 | A1567 |
Contributors
- nergzd723
- N0p1anp1ane
Users owning this device
- Asdfugil
- ByteXD23! (Notes: didn't update, currently at iOS 9, white variant)
- Cgik (Notes: iPadOS 15.8.5/power button has some issues)
- Clygro (Notes: 16GB 4G ghost touches iOS 12.4)
- DTBTech (Notes: (iOS 15) mint condition)
- Eepymeowers (Notes: iOS 14 iC bypassed)
- Furret
- Mewity (Notes: iPadOS 15.7.9, main (sadly))
- Nergzd723 (Notes: daily-driver, might run Sandcastle if I won't be lazy)
- TipzTeam (Notes: Works fine, running iPadOS 13.2.3)
- Zvava (Notes: stock)
How to enter flash mode
You have to enter DFU mode.
- Power off your device and connect it to your computer via USB
- Hold down + for 8 seconds
- Release and keep holding for another 10 seconds
The screen should stay blank if everything went good.
Booting
Please visit Apple Generic iDevice (apple-idevice)#Booting.
Netboot
If you enabled netbooting during the flashing setup you can use it to boot a rootfs. To serve the rootfs, run:
$ pmbootstrap netboot serve
If you see a TTY and a login screen, that means Nura is working! Now you can go through the usual setup procedures.
For Linux Users: Note that you may need to disable ufw or the firewall of your choice or whitelist the iPad in order for Netboot to work. It may not show an error message on your computer but the iPad won't be able to connect to the nbd-server.