Customizing your iPhone’s appearance just got a lot more exciting. Nugget, a popular device customization tool, has released version 5.0 with a groundbreaking feature: animated wallpapers for non-jailbroken iPhones and iPads. This update marks a significant leap in what’s possible for iOS customization without the need for jailbreaking.
What’s New in Nugget 5.0
The standout feature of Nugget 5.0 is the introduction of animated wallpapers, which work on iOS 17.0 and later, including the latest iOS 18.4 beta. These animated wallpapers use .tendies files and appear seamlessly in the native iOS wallpaper settings, providing a fully integrated experience.
Key Features and Improvements
- Animated Wallpapers: Users can now apply dynamic, moving backgrounds to their home and lock screens.
- Device Connection Indicator: The app now shows whether devices are connected via USB or Wi-Fi in the device picker.
- Expanded Compatibility: Support for non-jailbroken devices running iOS 18.2 to 18.4 beta.
- Backend Enhancements: Improved app domain support in the backup API.
- Bug Fixes: Resolved minor Windows-specific issues and improved error handling during application.
How to Use Animated Wallpapers with Nugget 5.0
Step 1: Download the latest version of Nugget from the developer’s GitHub page.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using USB or Wi-Fi.
Step 3: Launch Nugget and select your device from the device picker.
Step 4: Navigate to the wallpaper section within Nugget.
Step 5: Choose a .tendies file for your animated wallpaper. You can either use community-created wallpapers or create your own (Mac required for creation).
Step 6: Apply the wallpaper using Nugget’s interface.
Step 7: Check your device’s native wallpaper settings to see the new animated option.
Creating Custom Animated Wallpapers
While Nugget 5.0 allows easy application of pre-made animated wallpapers, advanced users can create their own. However, this process currently requires a Mac computer. The developer has provided documentation for creating .tendies files, which can be found in the documentation.md file included with Nugget.
The Future of Nugget: Video Wallpapers
LeminLimez, the developer behind Nugget, isn’t stopping at animated wallpapers. Future updates are planned to introduce video wallpaper capabilities, which will allow users to set actual video files (.mov) from their Photo Library as wallpapers. This feature is expected to arrive in a subsequent update, possibly version 5.1.
Implications for iOS Customization
Nugget 5.0’s release represents a significant shift in what’s possible for iOS customization without jailbreaking. By leveraging the SparseRestore exploit, Nugget provides jailbreak-like features while maintaining the stability and security of a non-jailbroken device. This approach opens up new possibilities for users who want to personalize their devices without the risks associated with jailbreaking.
Nugget 5.0 is pushing the boundaries of iOS customization, bringing features once exclusive to jailbroken devices to a wider audience. As the tool continues to evolve, it’ll be exciting to see what other customization options become available for iPhone and iPad users.