Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about StikDebug

General Questions

Does this work with LiveContainer?

Yes, it functions in the same manner.

Do I need to be connected to Wi-Fi?

The first launch requires Wi-Fi to mount the ddi. After this you can use Wi-Fi or Airplane mode.

Can this be used with a certificate?

Yes, it has to be used with a developer certificate. 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 18.5 Developer Beta 2 (latest version).

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.

Will StikDebug be available on the normal App Store?

Maybe, it is unclear if Apple will allow it.

Is WireGuard still an option, or is StosVPN required?

StosVPN is required for StikJIT to work properly. It is not needed for StikDebug because the VPN is built in.

Troubleshooting

Pairing file not working

Make sure you're using the correct file with the .mobiledevicepairing extension
Ensure your device was connected and unlocked when generating the pairing file
Try generating a new pairing file with a fresh connection

App not launching

Restart your device
Reinstall the app through AltStore PAL
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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