Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about StikDebug

General Questions

Does this work with LiveContainer?

Yes, it is fully compatible. Simply select StikDebug in LiveContainer settings under JIT enablers.

Do I need to be connected to Wi-Fi?

The first launch requires Wi-Fi to mount the DDI. This must be done every time you restart your iDevice. After this you can use Wi-Fi or Airplane mode.

Can this be used with a certificate?

Yes, though has to be used with a developer certificate with the get-task-allow entitlement. Distribution and enterprise certificates will NOT work.

Is this open source?

Yes, the source code is available on GitHub.

What iOS versions are supported?

Supported versions range from iOS 17.4 to iOS 18.6 Beta 2 (latest version). iOS 26 is currently NOT supported, though a fix is in the works...

Will devices with versions below iOS 17.4 work?

No, an update to iOS 17.4 or higher is required.

Does iOS 18.4 beta 1 work?

No, Apple broke JIT in this version. You should update.

Is StikDebug be available on the Apple App Store?

Yes!

Is StikJIT still supported?

No, the only version still supported is StikDebug, distributed on the App Store and AltStore PAL. No other versions, including the StikJIT .ipa and appdb versions are recommended or will recieve support.

Troubleshooting

Pairing file not working

  • Make sure you're using the correct file with the .plist extension
  • Ensure your device was connected and unlocked when generating the pairing file
  • Try generating a new pairing file with a fresh connection. As a side note, you must regenerate your pairing file every time you update your iDevice

App not launching

  • Restart your device
  • Reinstall the app
  • Ensure your device meets the minimum requirements (iOS 17.4+)

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Error Codes Reference

Socket (-1)
Ssl (-2)
SslSetup (-3)
Plist (-4)
Utf8 (-5)
UnexpectedResponse (-6)
GetProhibited (-7)
SessionInactive (-8)
InvalidHostID (-9)
NoEstablishedConnection (-10)
HeartbeatSleepyTime (-11)
HeartbeatTimeout (-12)
NotFound (-13)
CdtunnelPacketTooShort (-14)
CdtunnelPacketInvalidMagic (-15)
PacketSizeMismatch (-16)
Json (-17)
DeviceNotFound (-18)
DeviceLocked (-19)
UsbConnectionRefused (-20)
UsbBadCommand (-21)
UsbBadDevice (-22)
UsbBadVersion (-23)
BadBuildManifest (-24)
ImageNotMounted (-25)
Reqwest (-26)
InternalError (-27)
Xpc (-28)
NsKeyedArchiveError (-29)
UnknownAuxValueType (-30)

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