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=== Watch Controls === |
=== Watch Controls === |
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| − | The '''Watch Controls''' window ([[#Gallery|Gallery]]) contains an interesting set of buttons. '''Crown''' and '''Power''' are pretty self-explanatory. Crown is the Digital Crown and power is most likely the Side Button. '''Lisa''' and '''Button1''' are more interesting because. Unfortunately you'd likely need to be able to connect a watch to test them. It's also possible that Button1 is just an unused button. |
+ | The '''Watch Controls''' window ([[#Gallery|Gallery]]) contains an interesting set of buttons. '''Crown''' and '''Power''' are pretty self-explanatory. Crown is the Digital Crown and power is most likely the Side Button. '''Lisa''' and '''Button1''' are more interesting because it's unclear what these refer to. It's possible that one of these buttons refers to Force Touch. Unfortunately you'd likely need to be able to connect a watch to test them. It's also possible that Button1 is just an unused button. |
There is also a small circle in the middle that can be spun by clicking and dragging with the mouse. This is probably for spinning the Digital Crown. |
There is also a small circle in the middle that can be spun by clicking and dragging with the mouse. This is probably for spinning the Digital Crown. |
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=== Connection Errors === |
=== Connection Errors === |
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| − | When trying to connect to a device |
+ | When trying to connect to a normal device running production firmware, you're presented with a error stating: |
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Connection failed. |
Connection failed. |
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via lockdown: kAMDInvalidServiceError |
via lockdown: kAMDInvalidServiceError |
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| + | This issue occurs due to the fact that production firmwares do not include the executable named 'monkeybars', nor does it include the LaunchDaemon plist for it. This executable is only available in [[Internal Firmware]]s that have a version greater than iOS 7. |
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| − | This seems to be an issue only associated with this app, so unfortunately there isn't any known way to get around it and connect to the device. It's also possible that this app only works with devices running [[Internal Firmware]] or devices with an insecure [[Security Fusings|Security Fusing]] or Production mode set to Development. |
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| + | === Version Differences === |
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| + | While all versions of iRemoteX are just called "1.0 (1)", the application was updated between [[Home Diagnostics|HomeDiagnostic.pkg]] builds 17A400 and 18B86, as the version included in the latter build supports dark mode while the former does not. It is currently unclear what else might have changed between these versions (and it could very possibly be nothing other than the theme, which would explain using the same version number). |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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Latest revision as of 03:39, 8 January 2022
This article discusses software internally used by Apple. Acquiring a copy without Apple's consent is illegal and may result in being scammed. |
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 iRemoteX 1.0 (1) | |
| Original author(s) | Apple Inc. |
| Developer(s) | Apple Inc. |
| Stable release |
1.0 (1) (latest known version) |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Size | 3.2 MB |
| Available in | English |
| License | Closed source |
iRemoteX appears to be a tool used by Apple to remotely control iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Apple TVs. When selecting a device, you're given two options: Observe and Connect. It can detect devices over USB or over WiFi, however this seems to be independent of the "Sync with this device over WiFi" option in iTunes, and instead has to be set up from within iRemoteX or another internal app such as iOS Menu, where it will then be synced between all internal applications that use this feature.
The difference between Observe and Connect is that Connect would let you view the target device with remote control features while Observe would not give you control over the device.
In the toolbar at the top of the screen there are buttons for opening an Apple TV remote and an Apple Watch controller simply called Watch Controls. The Apple TV remote gives you an on-screen remote that looks like the remote used for Apple TVs up until the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) with a DPad overlayed on the touch section. You would likely need to connect an Apple Watch via an iBUS dongle to use Watch Controls.
iRemoteX is included as part of Home Diagnostics.
The remote used in the icon appears to be very similar to this model of Samsung TV remote (unfortunately I couldn't find an exact match). Interestingly it appears to be watermarked.
Watch Controls
The Watch Controls window (Gallery) contains an interesting set of buttons. Crown and Power are pretty self-explanatory. Crown is the Digital Crown and power is most likely the Side Button. Lisa and Button1 are more interesting because it's unclear what these refer to. It's possible that one of these buttons refers to Force Touch. Unfortunately you'd likely need to be able to connect a watch to test them. It's also possible that Button1 is just an unused button.
There is also a small circle in the middle that can be spun by clicking and dragging with the mouse. This is probably for spinning the Digital Crown.
Connection Errors
When trying to connect to a normal device running production firmware, you're presented with a error stating:
Connection failed. Failed to start remote service com.apple.monkeybars on remote device via lockdown: kAMDInvalidServiceError
This issue occurs due to the fact that production firmwares do not include the executable named 'monkeybars', nor does it include the LaunchDaemon plist for it. This executable is only available in Internal Firmwares that have a version greater than iOS 7.
Version Differences
While all versions of iRemoteX are just called "1.0 (1)", the application was updated between HomeDiagnostic.pkg builds 17A400 and 18B86, as the version included in the latter build supports dark mode while the former does not. It is currently unclear what else might have changed between these versions (and it could very possibly be nothing other than the theme, which would explain using the same version number).
Gallery
Watch Controls window
Apple TV Remote window
Connection error
Device connection menu
