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APPLE - PurpleMode (Change SN)

PurpleMode Serial Number change and SysCFG management for Apple devices.

PURPLEMODE (CHANGE SN)

  • PURPLEMODE (CHANGE SN)

How to Change Serial Number and manage SysCFG on Apple devices ?

Created: 2026-08-17 14:45:00

Warning

Device must be in DFU mode before starting. Use with caution — incorrect SysCFG writes can brick the device.

Step 1 — Pwn/Exploit

PurpleMode - Step 1

  1. Open Hydra Tool
  2. Open Apple Module
  3. Go to Options tab
  4. Select Pwn/Exploit method based on your device:
    • Gaster — A12/A13 devices
    • Pwn/Exploit A7-A11 Method 1 — A7 to A11
    • Pwn/Exploit A7-A11 Method 2 — Alternative for A7-A11
    • Pwn/Exploit A5/A6 — A5 and A6 devices
  5. Click Execute

Step 2 — Start Ramdisk

PurpleMode - Step 2

  1. Switch to Ramdisk/Purple tab
  2. Select Ramdisk Console
  3. Click Execute
  4. Wait until status shows Ramdisk Running

Step 3 — SysCFG Management

PurpleMode - Step 3

  1. Connect device via USB Serial Port
  2. Click Connect
  3. Go to Hello Bypass Serial Write section
  4. Select and write SysCFG data:
    • Serial (SN) — Write serial number
    • Mode — Write mode
    • Area — Write area
    • Color — Write color
    • WIFI MAC — Write WiFi MAC address
    • BT MAC — Write Bluetooth MAC address
    • EMAC — Write Ethernet MAC
    • MLB — Write MLB serial
    • Model — Write model number
  5. Use Backup SYSCFG to save current data before changes
  6. Use Restore SYSCFG to restore from backup
  7. Additional options:
    • Factory Data — Reset factory data
    • Reboot — Reboot device
    • Unlock BT — Unlock Bluetooth
    • UNLOCK Wifi — Unlock WiFi
    • Fix 4013 — Fix error 4013
    • Reset — Full reset
  8. Click Execute

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