A complete guide to selecting supported RP2350 boards, flashing firmware, and using USBLITER8 Pwn DFU for Apple A12 and A13 devices.

USBLITER8 is intended only for devices that you own or have explicit permission to service. Before powering any board, carefully verify all wiring and connections. Incorrect USB power or data wiring may permanently damage the RP2350 board, USB cable, or Apple device.

1. Hardware Requirements

USBLITER8 currently supports the following RP2350 development boards.

⭐ Waveshare RP2350 USB-A (Recommended)

This is the recommended board for all users.

Advantages

• Built-in USB-A Host port
• No cable cutting required
• No soldering required
• Plug the Lightning cable directly into the board
• Most stable and easiest to use

This is the best choice for everyday use.

Raspberry Pi Pico 2

If the Waveshare USB-A board is unavailable, Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is an excellent alternative.

To use Pico 2 you will need either:

• A manually wired Lightning cable

or

• A USB-C breakout board

2. Firmware

Download the firmware package from:

https://mega.nz/folder/mRUzDCxK#n9Gq-Jfgvqp7tERKmXeiMQ

Each supported board requires its own firmware.

Always flash the firmware that matches your board model.

Supported firmware includes:

• Waveshare RP2350 USB-A
• Waveshare RP2350 Zero
• Pimoroni Tiny2350
• Raspberry Pi Pico 2

Flashing the wrong firmware may prevent the board from working correctly.

3. Flashing the Firmware (.UF2)

The flashing procedure is identical for all RP2350 boards.

Firmware installation is a one-time process. Once flashed, the board can be reused indefinitely without reflashing, unless you choose to update to a newer firmware version.

Step 1

Disconnect the RP2350 board from your computer.

Step 2

Press and hold the BOOT (BOOTSEL) button.

Step 3

While holding the BOOT button, connect the board to your computer.

Step 4

Release the BOOT button.

A removable USB drive will appear.

Typical drive names include:

RPI-RP2

or

RP2350

Drag and drop the correct .UF2 firmware file onto the drive.

Example:

usbliter8.waveshare_rp2350_usb_a.uf2

usbliter8.waveshare_rp2350_zero.uf2

usbliter8.pimoroni_tiny2350.uf2

usbliter8.pico2.uf2

Wait 2–5 seconds.

The board will automatically reboot.

Firmware installation is now complete.

4. Hardware Connection

Option A — Waveshare RP2350 USB-A

This is the easiest installation method.

Computer
     │
RP2350 USB-A
     │
Lightning Cable
     │
iPhone (DFU Mode)

No cable modification is required.

No soldering is required.

Option A — Raspberry Pi Pico 2 RP2350 with cut Lightning cable

For Pico 2, solder four USB lines. USB cable wire colors can vary, so do not trust color only. Confirm each wire with a multimeter or a known cable pinout before soldering.

Important

Never connect USB 5V to the 3V3 pin.

Before connecting your device, verify:

• D+ and D− are not swapped.
• There is no short circuit between VBUS and GND.

5. Using USBLITER8

For the highest success rate, follow this sequence:

1. Connect the iPhone to your computer.
2. Put the device into DFU Mode.
3. Power on the RP2350 board.
4. Wait until the status LED becomes orange
5. Connect the iPhone to the RP2350 board.
6. The LED will blink blue the exploit is running.
7. When the LED returns to green, the process has completed successfully.

6. LED Status