Cowabunga Lite with ZolzTool is a jailed customization Toolbox designed for iOS 15 and above, compatible with all iOS devices. Access to a range of customization options for your iOS device including icon themes, carrier name changer, and disable OTA Updates. Best of all, all customizations are available without the need to jailbreak, including on iOS 16. Cowabunga Lite is also compatible with iOS 17, but some features may not work.
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What is Cowabunga Lite?
Cowabunga Lite, developed by the same creator of Cowabunga Toolbox for iOS, introduces new software to modify select iOS preferences directly from a computer. With this software, you can customize various aspects such as the Status Bar, enable icon theming, adjust specific Springboard preferences, and even disable OTA updates or enable supervision.
Cowabunga Lite Toolbox offers a standout feature that allows you to effortlessly theme system icons on your iOS device, eliminating the need for jailbreaking. This incredible capability is compatible with all devices running iOS 15 – iOS 16.6. Additionally, the software provides a convenient built-in explorer, enabling you to discover and download free themes.
Note: It’s important to mention that Cowabunga Lite Windows and macOS 11-13 are not compatible with virtual machines. Don’t use it if you running virtualization from PC.
Cowabunga Lite Icon theming
The theming engine in Cowabunga Lite does come with a few limitations. Firstly, it does not support the customization of banners or redirects. However, it excels in other areas, such as allowing users to import folders of app icons for a comprehensive theming experience.
Additionally, it provides the option to hide app labels, giving your Home Screen a cleaner and more minimalist look. Furthermore, Cowabunga Lite Windows offers individual app settings, giving the ability to set custom app labels and choose personalized icons for specific apps. Moreover, the software enables you to import .png files as icons to theme applications.
Cowabunga Lite Status Bar
Cowabunga Lite features a dedicated section designed for modifying the Status Bar. With this tool, you can customize various elements, including the carrier name, secondary carrier name, battery display details, time text, and date text (iPad only). Furthermore, you can also make adjustments to the breadcrumb text and select to display numeric Wi-Fi/Cellular strength.
The software offers the option to hide numerous icons within the Status Bar, granting you a cleaner and more personalized interface. Some of the icons that can be hidden to include Do Not Disturb, Airplane Mode, Cellular, Wi-Fi, Battery, Bluetooth, Alarm, Location, Rotation Lock, AirPlay, CarPlay, and VPN. These extensive customization options ensure that you can tailor the Status Bar to suit your preferences and create a truly unique user experience.
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Cowabunga Lite provides the ability to customize various Springboard Options, allowing for a more personalized iOS experience. Among these options, you will discover features such as adjusting the UI animation speed and setting the lock screen footnote.
Additionally, the software offers toggles that enable you to fine-tune specific functionalities. For instance, you can set Airdrop to be accessible to everyone, enable the accessory developer mode, display known Wi-Fi networks (iOS 15), and show the Wi-Fi debugger.
Other options include disabling the lock after a respring, preventing screen dimming while charging, silencing low battery alerts, enabling Control Center on the lock screen, muting the module in Control Center, and even displaying the build version in the Status Bar.
Last, but certainly not least, Cowabunga Lite offers essential functionalities that go beyond customization. These features include the ability to Skip Restore Setup, eliminating the tedious process of going through the initial setup steps. Furthermore, you can disable over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring that your device won’t unexpectedly update without your consent.
Cowabunga Lite Supervision
Additionally, Cowabunga Lite allows you to enable supervision, granting you enhanced control and management capabilities over your iOS device. You can even set the supervision and organization name to reflect your preferences or organizational needs.
The newest release includes preliminary Windows support through the Command Line Interface (CLI). To run Cowabunga Lite seamlessly, make sure you have iTunes and Swift installed on your system. Cowabunga Lite introduces Icon Overlays, a delightful feature exclusively available for macOS users. Now, you can enjoy enhanced visual cues right on your icons.
In addition, now Cowabunga Lite offers one installer for macOS 11 and versions 12 to 13, eliminating the need for separate installations. No more hassle—upgrade seamlessly and enjoy Cowabunga Lite on the latest macOS versions.
Another noteworthy improvement is the resolution of the issue with the status bar. Previously, it incorrectly used iOS 16.0 for iOS 17. With our latest update, the status bar now correctly reflects iOS 16.3 for a more accurate representation. Lastly, Cowabunga Lite enhances error handling.
Cowabunga Lite was introduced to the world as an open-source project, embracing the principles of transparency and collaboration. It is licensed under GPL-3.0, ensuring that the software remains accessible and customizable for all. All files associated with Cowabunga Lite are readily available on its dedicated GitHub Repository, allowing developers and enthusiasts alike to explore, contribute, and learn from the source code.
The source code itself has been written in various programming languages, including Swift, Objective-C, and C. This diverse blend of languages showcases the technical expertise and commitment behind Cowabunga Lite, making it a truly collaborative effort.
Alternatively, if you have the option to sideload IPA files, consider trying out Cowabunga. This on-device application offers not only similar features but also a wider array of customization options tailored specifically for iOS users on MacDirtyCow-compatible devices. Cowabunga
Cowabunga Lite Download
Cowabunga Lite is available for Windows and macOS versions 11 through macOS 13. To make any changes to your device, a cable connection to your iPhone is necessary. Additionally, disabling Find My iPhone is a prerequisite for applying all modifications. Cowabunga Lite Windows is now available for download as a command-line tool.
To enable tweaks using Cowabunga Lite, please follow these instructions:
Show iPhone info using device info
To access a wide array of information about your iPhone, start by navigating through the Settings app. From there, proceed to the General tab and then to the About section. However, for even more detailed insights into your iPhone, you can utilise…
- It is highly recommended to create a backup of your device before proceeding, just as a precautionary measure.
- Before applying any changes, disable Find My iPhone on your device. You can re-enable it once the modifications have been made.
- After making the desired tweaks, remember to check the log to ensure that everything has been applied correctly.
- Updated Cowabunga Lite to version 2.
01.0. - Added Cowabunga Lite Windows 1.0.
- Added Location Changer (iOS 15 – iOS 16 only).
- Toggling Replay Kit CC options (ie. Camera or Audio).
- New Springboard Tools and Internal Options.
- UI redesign.
- Deep Clean and Remove All Tweaks buttons.
- Status Bar tweaks no longer require the app to be updated.
- Moved many tweaks to Managed Preferences.
- Added a banner warning of the new “mitigations” introduced in iOS 17.2.