Khaos TianMar 19
Turns out you can actually buy third party Apple Watch dock and use it with Xcode. The debugger actually works now compared to the wireless development stuff 😂
Show threadDavid Smith
@khaost !!!! Oh my goodness I’ve been trying to find something like that for years. I heard legends of them within Apple (and in Apple Store repair rooms) but never could find one for purchase.
Mar 19 at 5:43amIvory for iOS
Show threadDavid SmithMar 19
@khaost did you also need to buy the iMFC software? Or for debugging was just the docking box enough? This is amazing, thanks for finding it!
Show threadKhaos TianMar 19

@_Davidsmith Just the box itself is enough, you don't need other install any software, it's basically the same as connecting an iOS device to the computer directly using a wire.

That iMFC software seems to be more for repairing stuff.

Show threadKhaos TianMar 19
@_Davidsmith One minor callout is since the dock is mostly designed to flash software, trying to interact with the device is a little weird (as moving the device a few CM off will cause it to disconnect), one might have to 3D print a mount so the watch can be fixed in the optimal position for connectivity without worrying about moving the watch disconnects it.
Show threadDavid SmithMar 19
@khaost Amazing, I've ordered one and can't wait to give it a try.
Show threadQuentin ZervaasMar 19
@_Davidsmith @khaost where do you order it?
Show threadDavid SmithMar 19
@qzervaas @khaost I found I could order one from a UK phone repair shop by searching "iBUS X Tool”. There were countless slightly shadier looking ones on things like aliexpress, but your results may vary. I wanted to find a store locally to hopefully be more confident it is legit.
Show threadQuentin ZervaasMar 19
@_Davidsmith @khaost yea I could only find a couple of Chinese sellers for about $900 AUD
Show threadKhaos TianMar 19
@qzervaas @_Davidsmith I did from their websites https://mastodon.tz.is/@khaost/116253145744124754
Khaos Tian (@[email protected])

@[email protected] I think there are two from China, both is using the same solution (STM 60GHz wireless USB)

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808441010285.html?src=google&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21239.00%21234.22%21%21%21%21%21%40%2112000052981668512%21ppc%21%21%21&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa https://www.mfcbox.com/shop/ibus-x-tool-for-apple-watch-s7-s8-s9-ultra-and-ultra2/

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Show threadKhaos TianMar 20
@_Davidsmith FYI I ended up getting a cheap Apple Watch clip and some rubber bands so I can use the watch without worrying it lose connection.
Show threadDavid SmithMar 20
@khaost Oh nice, mine is arriving today (very excited to try it out). My current plan is to dig around in my drawer of old watch straps and see if I can modify/adjust one of them to attach it to the block.