JCAC Mod 5 iOS Components and Structure
This deck covers key components and structures of iOS, including the update process, the role of the boot ROM, and the XNU kernel.
iOS Kernel
XNU Kernel
Key Terms
iOS Kernel
XNU Kernel
iTunes or Over-the-Air
Updates to iOS can be accomplished either using iTunes installed on a computer with the device attached or via Over-the-Air (OTA) on the device its...
Boot ROM
When an iOS device is powered on, the application processor executes code from the boot ROM. Boot ROM code cannot be modified once created and is w...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
iOS Kernel | XNU Kernel |
iTunes or Over-the-Air | Updates to iOS can be accomplished either using iTunes installed on a computer with the device attached or via Over-the-Air (OTA) on the device itself. Updates can also be downloaded to a local network server running OS X Server so devices can be updated without connecting to a server. |
Boot ROM | When an iOS device is powered on, the application processor executes code from the boot ROM. Boot ROM code cannot be modified once created and is written onto the chip during fabrication. It is implicitly trusted and contains the Apple Root public key used to verify the Low-Level Bootloader (LLB) is signed by Apple before allowing it to load. |