Emulating iOS 14 in QEMU: From Black Screen to Home Screen

This blog post details the journey of emulating iOS 14 on QEMU. The team overcame numerous hurdles, including analyzing system logs, userspace debugging (leveraging dyld cache symbols and the gdb stub), and bypassing data migration and SEP-related code. Through patching, clever workarounds (like utilizing iOS accessibility mode), they achieved booting, unlocking, multitouch support, network connectivity, and even the ability to install and run arbitrary IPA files. The post meticulously describes the technical details, showcasing the team's expertise and perseverance.
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