How To Control iPhone, iPod Touch Using A PC or Mac?

There are times that you want to view the SpringBoard (What is SpringBoard?) in your PC or Mac, or even control it using your computer.

VNC is an application that helps you achieve that. It allows the user to view the display of the device on the desktop provided VNC is installed in the computer and the device is jailbroken. 

Proceed below for the detailed procedure on how to get VNC and use it.

What you need:

1. VNC installer [download here]

2. Jailbroken device with Cydia on it [How to Jailbreak iOS 5.1]

3. Apple USB Data Cable

3. PC or Mac

Procedure:

1. Download VNC installer that corresponds to your OS. Click the image below to proceed to the download page.

2. On your mobile device, launch Cydia.

3. Go to the Search option. Search for Veency. Install, Confirm and wait.

4. When the download and installation are finished, you can now connect the your mobile device to the computer using the cable.

5. Proceed to the location where you downloaded the installer.

6. Double-click the installer. Enter the IP Address of your device. [ How To Find the IP Address of iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad ]. Enter this IP Address in the field beside "VNC Server:".

7. Click Connect. VNC Viewer will issue a warning if the connection in unencrypted, meaning there is no password for the connection between your device and the computer. 

8. Ignore the warning by clicking Continue.

9. The SringBoard should now appear in the desktop. Control your mobile device using your mouse. Password and other settings can be found under Settings>Veency.

Good luck and enjoy! :)

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