A few years back,a controversial jailbreak tweak was releasedthat allowed you to use the current time as your iPhone’s unlockingpasscode. Intriguingly, that idea appears to be making a comeback following the release ofElectra1131.
EnterTimeToUnlock, a new freejailbreak tweakby iOS developerJake Jamesthat revives this relatively classic passcode concept on jailbrokeniOS 11devices.
While several different jailbreak tweaks have made appearances in theCydiaStore for this very purpose, TimeToUnlock stands out from the crowd because of the additional customization options it bundles in with the base functionality.
You’ll find these customization options in a new preference pane that gets added to the Settings app after installation:
Here, you can:
Obviously, using the current time as your passcode opens new avenues forunauthorized accessto your device. But at the same time, it’s doubtful that anyone will think to attempt unlocking your device with the time since it’s always changing and completely out of mind. It’s a classic case of something ‘hiding in plain sight.’
The additional security measures like time shift, time reversal, and additional digits can further deter unauthorized access.
While not for the faint of heart, it’s a rather popular idea that gained a lot of traction in thejailbreakcommunity years ago, and it seems as though there’s still demand for this kind of functionality to this very day.
If you’re interested in trying TimeToUnlock for yourself, then you can download it for free from Cydia’s BigBoss repository. The tweak works on all jailbroken iOS 11 devices.
Would you set your passcode as the current time? Tell us why or why not in the comments section below.
