: The actual command "restoretools pkg new" would then be used to create a new package. This might initiate a wizard, prompt for input (like package name, version, description), or create a basic package structure.
Install non-public or "internal" versions of iOS onto prototypes and test devices.
RestoreTools.pkg is a specialized internal software package seeded to Apple employees and developers for low-level device management. It is primarily used for flashing and restoring iOS devices using tools that offer significantly more control than consumer applications like iTunes or Finder. The Apple Wiki Core Applications Included When installed, the package typically populates the /AppleInternal/Applications directory (rather than the standard /Applications folder) with several powerful utilities: The Apple Wiki PurpleRestore
An internal-grade tool for flashing firmware.
is a software package historically seeded to Apple employees. It includes a suite of specialized applications for testing and restoring iOS devices, such as:
A regional bank’s incident response team used restoretools pkg new to rapidly package a compromised web server’s binaries after a breach. By including --include-deps and --hash-algo sha512 , they preserved an immutable evidence package that withstood legal scrutiny. Later, the same package allowed them to restore a clean environment to a forensic lab for further analysis.
This command creates a new Swift package directory structure at the specified path. It generates the necessary boilerplate files to get you started on a new library or executable.
