Terminology

Apple-related

  • IPA - (iOS App Store Package) is an archive file which stores an iOS app. Used for sideloading onto devices.

  • deb - a deb is a package file, used to distribute and install tweaks on jailbroken devices via package managers such as Cydia.

  • UDID - (Unique Device Identifier) is a calculated string that is used to identify a device for the purposes of app installation, registration, and MDM enrollment.

  • dylib - Dynamic Library is a group of predefined sets of instructions, that's loaded on run. Most often found in compiled tweaks.

  • Revocations

  • Certificates

  • Developer Certificate

  • Enterprise Certificate

  • mobileconfig

  • Profiles

  • Mobile Device Management (MDM)

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