Different ways to access files on iphone

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Tutorial taken from iphone Spanish from google groups.

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very important: Accessing the file system is a task for advanced users. Misuse can cause problems for you.
Here the ways:

Limited control access

The file system can be accessed, as well as transferring files between PC and iPhone (for example, to upload / download photos and music) using an iPhone without unlocking, but with limitations, using applications such as DiskAid o iPhoneBrowser. It is only required to have the iPhone connected via USB.

The actions that we can perform are basically:

  • Transfer files
  • Create / delete / rename folders
  • Rename / Delete files




Full control access


To access the file system with full control we require a few things:

  • Have an unlocked iPhone.
  • Have an application installed on the iPhone SSH like OpenSSH.
  • Have on our PC a software to connect via SSH such as WinSCP (GUI) or Putty (terminal)
  • If you are going to access via Wi-Fi, you will need to have the computer connected to a Wi-Fi router and have the iPhone connected to the same Wi-Fi router.
  • If you are going to access via USB, you will need the USB cable and a program called iPhone Tunnel Suite 😉


note: If you find any inaccuracies or want to make a comment, do not hesitate to comment on http://groups.google.com/group/iphone_es.

First we will install the OpenSSH application from Cydia or Installer (it does not generate any icon on the iPhone desktop), and then we will download and install the program on our PC WinSCP I Putty. With WinSCP you will access through a graphical environment, as if you were using the Windows file explorer, while Putty is a terminal mode environment, without a graphical environment, based on text commands.

You have two alternatives, connect by Wi-Fi or by USB.

Connect via Wi-Fi


Check connectivity via Wi-Fi

We will verify that the iPhone is "seen" from the PC. For them we will try from the PC, in a command window, to ping the Wi-Fi address that the iPhone has.

The first thing is to find out what IP the iPhone has. To do this, you go to the Wi-Fi settings.



The following examples will assume that the Wi-Fi IP address is 10.0.0.83 instead of the IP in the previous image.

From the iPhone, turn off Wi-Fi and turn it back on. Before the iPhone screen locks, from the Windows command line, ping that address. The ping result should tell you that there is connectivity.

If you have no visibility, disable and reactivate the iPhone's Wi-Fi, and try the ping test again. Make sure the iPhone is as close to the Wi-Fi router to ensure a quality signal.

As a tip, it is best to disable the iPhone's automatic screen lock so that it does not disable the Wi-Fi connection.




Establish connection with WinSCP

Once we have the iPhone "visible" from the PC, we will execute WinSCP, and we indicate the IP in the hostname, as the root user name, the password is (always) alpine, and the SCP protocol, after which we press the button of Login.


The connection will start, showing you the file structure of your PC and that of the iPhone in two separate panels.


Establish connection with Putty

Once we have the iPhone accessible from the PC, we will execute Putty, and we indicate the IP in the hostname after which we press the Open button.


A terminal window will open in which it will ask for the username (root) and password (alpine). You will not see the password on the screen as you type it.


From there you can enter orders, such as chmod 777 / var / mobile / Library / Mail to change the permissions of a folder.


Connect via USB

The process is very similar to that of Wi-Fi. We only need a program that does not serve as a bridge between the USB and the WinSCP and/or Putty applications. To do this, we will install and run the iPhone Tunnel Suite program from the developer's website. The screens correspond to version 2.7 that you can install from this link.

It is recommended that you use a direct USB port on your PC, not a keyboard, display or hub.

Once the device is configured, basically indicating the characteristics, the IP that the Wi-Fi has, and the root password (by default alpine).


From there, we will access the panel from where we can launch the WinSCP application (which is included in the installation itself) through the "File Browser" option or Putty through the "Terminal" option.


If you want to use your own version of WinSCP or Putty, you only have to change the IP of these programs indicating 127.0.0.1 while you have the iPhone Tunnel Suite active.

note: If it does not allow you to connect, try starting iTunes so that it recognizes your iPhone, and then close it.


The iPhone Tunnel Suite program also allows you to use the iPhone as a 3G modem and / or Wi-Fi adapter (see tutorial).

About security

For security maniacs, a warning: having OpenSSH installed and Wi-Fi activated, you can be in a place where there is open Wi-Fi coverage (an airport for example), such that the iPhone automatically connects to said signal , and therefore, anyone who is also connected to the same signal will be able to access your iPhone if they know how to get your IP from Wi-Fi (it is not very difficult, especially if it is for DHCP ) and as long as you haven't changed the default password (alpine).


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  1.   peroco said
    ago 16 years

    Hello everyone, is there a way with these programs to put an .xls, .pdf, etc. file on the iPhone. and be able to see it at any time.
    Thanks in advance.

    Reply to Peroco
  2.   SELENE said
    ago 16 years

    Hello, one of them, could you explain to me how I can delete the calls from my phone, but only one of them, not all of them, because when I want to delete calls, it won't let me delete all of them and I only want one of them.

    I would be grateful if you could answer me soon since it is of the utmost importance. thanks for your help

    Reply to SELENE
  3.   kim smith said
    ago 10 years

    I usually transfer files from iPhone to PC, mobile phones or cloud and etc via this app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ifile-pocket/id690442933?mt=8

    Reply to smith kim