iOS Terminal Commands

Intro: Using Terminal

Terminal for iOS is an application used in the same way as most CMD prompts. Users type their text in and actions are performed corresponding to that command. We can also install other scripts to use such as Git, Clutch, Make and many many more.

Body: Commands?

'Commands' is the word most effective when using terminal, these are either simple words in a line or complex syntax using words, numbers and symbols.

Body: Mobile and Root

Terminal has 2 options, mobile and root. These two options are different from each other. The default(unchanged) password is usually "alpine"



Mobile

Mobile access is displayed as "mobile", ie; username:~ mobile$

Root

Root access is displayed with "root", ie; username:~ root$

Body: Simple Commands

Below is a basic list of commands for local changes and usage:



cd : Change directory

exit : Exit session

ls : List files in the directory

Body: Complex Commands

Below is a small list of advanced commands:



ssh : Tunnel into another device

make package install : Used with Theos

find : Finds all files in the directory as well as any symlinked folders(not recommended in /var)

End: Conclusion

MTerminal and any other terminal prompt is a powerful tool, a warning should be given before any user tries to use it as it can be dangerous with certain commands. I hope you enjoyed this small article and enjoy using terminal. Thank you!