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The '''S5L8900''' in the technical name of the [[application processor]] shared between the [[m68ap|iPhone 2G]], [[n45ap|iPod touch 1G]], and the [[n82ap|iPhone 3G]]. Not much is known about it through official sources. According to [[saurik]], this is an "arm1176jzf-s". This processor has been replaced by the [[S5L8720]] in the [[n72ap|iPod touch 2G]] and the [[S5L8920]] in the [[n88ap|iPhone 3GS]]. Those have subsequently been replaced by newer [[Application processor|processors]].
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The '''S5L8900''' in the technical name of the [[Application Processor|application processor]] shared between the [[M68AP|iPhone]], [[N45AP|iPod touch]], and the [[N82AP|iPhone 3G]]. Not much is known about it, even through official sources. According to [[saurik]], this is an [http://infocenter.arm.com/help/topic/com.arm.doc.ddi0301h/DDI0301H_arm1176jzfs_r0p7_trm.pdf <code>arm1176jzf-s</code>]. This processor was succeded by the [[S5L8720]] used in the [[N72AP|iPod touch (2nd generation)]] and the [[S5L8920]] in the [[N88AP|iPhone 3GS]]. Those have subsequently been succeded by newer processors.
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== [[S5L File Formats|Firmware File Formats]] ==
  
   
 
== [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] Exploits ==
  
== [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] Exploits ==
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== Boot Chain ==
  
== Boot Chain ==
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* [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] ([[Bootrom Rev. 2]])
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* [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] ([[Bootrom Rev.2]])
 
* [[LLB]]
  
* [[LLB]]
 
* [[iBoot (Bootloader)|iBoot]]
  
* [[iBoot (Bootloader)|iBoot]]
 
* [[Kernel]]
  
* [[Kernel]]
 
* [[/|System Software]]
  
* [[/|System Software]]
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=== [[iDroid]] ===
  
=== [[iDroid]] ===
 
One of the many goals of the [[iDroid]] project is to modify the boot chain immediately after the bootrom:
  
One of the many goals of the [[iDroid]] project is to modify the boot chain immediately after the bootrom:
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* VROM (Bootrom Rev. 2)
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* VROM ([[Bootrom Rev.2]])
 
* [[OpeniBoot]]
  
* [[OpeniBoot]]
 
* [http://www.kernel.org Linux Kernel]
  
* [http://www.kernel.org Linux Kernel]
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* [[wikipedia:X Window System|X Window System]] (X11)
  
* [[wikipedia:X Window System|X Window System]] (X11)
   
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This is possible thanks to the [[Pwnage]] and [[Pwnage 2.0]] exploits discovered by the [[iPhone Dev Team]]. The exploit in a nutshell exploits the fact that the [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] ([[Bootrom Rev. 2]]) doesn't signature check the [[LLB]], and as such, by uploading a maliciously crafted LLB, one can gain control of the entire device.
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This is possible thanks to the [[Pwnage]] and [[Pwnage 2.0]] exploits discovered by the [[iPhone Dev Team]]. The exploit in a nutshell exploits the fact that the [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] ([[Bootrom Rev.2]]) doesn't signature check the [[LLB]], and as such, by uploading a maliciously crafted LLB, one can gain control of the entire device.
   
 
Despite many years of work, it appears that the project will never be finished, much akin to many other big open source projects, such as [[wikipedia:ReactOS|ReactOS]] and the [[wikipedia:GNU Project|GNU]]'s own kernel, the [http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/hurd.html Hurd].
  
Despite many years of work, it appears that the project will never be finished, much akin to many other big open source projects, such as [[wikipedia:ReactOS|ReactOS]] and the [[wikipedia:GNU Project|GNU]]'s own kernel, the [http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/hurd.html Hurd].
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=== [[Restore Mode]] ===
  
=== [[Restore Mode]] ===
 
The restore process of the processor is:
  
The restore process of the processor is:
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* [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] ([[Bootrom Rev. 2]])
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* [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] ([[Bootrom Rev.2]])
 
* [[DFU Mode]]
  
* [[DFU Mode]]
 
* [[WTF]]
  
* [[WTF]]
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=== [[DFU Mode]] ===
  
=== [[DFU Mode]] ===
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In order to flash an older version of [[iOS|iPhone OS]] onto the device, you need to enter [[DFU Mode]]. The entry into DFU Mode is in the [[iDevice|device]]'s circuitry and the processor itself. This allows a non-responsive device to enter DFU Mode nearly anywhere, essentially making it improbable to [[brick]] the device.
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In order to flash an older version of [[iOS|iPhone OS]] onto the device, you need to enter [[DFU Mode]]. The entry into DFU Mode is in the [[iDevice|device]]'s circuitry and the processor itself. This allows a non-responsive device to enter DFU Mode nearly anywhere, essentially making it improbable to [[bricked|brick]] the device.
   
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Once in [[DFU Mode]], [[iTunes]] will notify you of a device in [[Restore Mode]], even though it isn't. This is common across all devices. In iTunes, you just hold the [[wikipedia:Option key|Option key]] (&#x2325;) on [[wikipedia:OS X|OS X]] or the [[wikipedia:Shift key|shift key]] on [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]] while clicking the "Restore" button. Just navigate to the [[IPSW File Format|IPSW]] for the specific version you want. As [[SHSH|SHSH blobs]] didn't exist before [[iOS|iPhone OS]] 3.0 with the [[S5L8920]] on the [[n88ap|iPhone 3GS]], you are only limited by your ability to obtain the [[firmware]] IPSW.
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Once in [[DFU Mode]], [[iTunes]] will notify you of a device in [[Restore Mode]], even though it isn't. This is common across all devices. In iTunes, you just hold the [[wikipedia:Option key|Option key]] ([[wikipedia:File:Third-party option key.JPG|&#x2325;]]) on [[wikipedia:OS X|OS X]] or the [[wikipedia:Shift key|shift key]] on [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]] while clicking the "Restore" button. Just navigate to the [[IPSW File Format|IPSW]] for the specific version you want. As [[SHSH|SHSH blobs]] didn't exist before [[iOS|iPhone OS]] 3.0 with the [[S5L8920]] on the [[N88AP|iPhone 3GS]], you are only limited by your ability to obtain the [[firmware]] IPSW.
   
 
The boot chain is a very simple one:
  
The boot chain is a very simple one:
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* [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] ([[Bootrom Rev. 2]])
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* [[VROM (S5L8900)|VROM]] ([[Bootrom Rev.2]])
 
* [[DFU Mode]]
  
* [[DFU Mode]]
   
 
== See Also ==
  
== See Also ==
 
* [[VROM (S5L8900)]]
  
* [[VROM (S5L8900)]]
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** [[Bootrom Rev. 2]]
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** [[Bootrom Rev.2]]
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* [[Application processor]]
  
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== External Links ==
  
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* [http://infocenter.arm.com/help/topic/com.arm.doc.ddi0301h/DDI0301H_arm1176jzfs_r0p7_trm.pdf Technical Reference Manual: ARM1176JZF-S]
  
   
 
[[Category:Application Processors]]
  
[[Category:Application Processors]]

Latest revision as of 18:22, 22 March 2017

The S5L8900 in the technical name of the application processor shared between the iPhone, iPod touch, and the iPhone 3G. Not much is known about it, even through official sources. According to saurik, this is an arm1176jzf-s. This processor was succeded by the S5L8720 used in the iPod touch (2nd generation) and the S5L8920 in the iPhone 3GS. Those have subsequently been succeded by newer processors.

VROM Exploits

Boot Chain

iDroid

One of the many goals of the iDroid project is to modify the boot chain immediately after the bootrom:

This is possible thanks to the Pwnage and Pwnage 2.0 exploits discovered by the iPhone Dev Team. The exploit in a nutshell exploits the fact that the VROM (Bootrom Rev.2) doesn't signature check the LLB, and as such, by uploading a maliciously crafted LLB, one can gain control of the entire device.

Despite many years of work, it appears that the project will never be finished, much akin to many other big open source projects, such as ReactOS and the GNU's own kernel, the Hurd.

Upgrade Process

Restore Mode

The restore process of the processor is:

DFU Mode

In order to flash an older version of iPhone OS onto the device, you need to enter DFU Mode. The entry into DFU Mode is in the device's circuitry and the processor itself. This allows a non-responsive device to enter DFU Mode nearly anywhere, essentially making it improbable to brick the device.

Once in DFU Mode, iTunes will notify you of a device in Restore Mode, even though it isn't. This is common across all devices. In iTunes, you just hold the Option key (⌥) on OS X or the shift key on Windows while clicking the "Restore" button. Just navigate to the IPSW for the specific version you want. As SHSH blobs didn't exist before iPhone OS 3.0 with the S5L8920 on the iPhone 3GS, you are only limited by your ability to obtain the firmware IPSW.

The boot chain is a very simple one:

See Also

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