Respring意思
"Respring" is a term used in the context of jailbroken iOS devices, which refers to the process of refreshing the SpringBoard, which is the iOS graphical user interface (GUI) responsible for the home screen and application management. When you respring your device, you are essentially restarting the SpringBoard without performing a full reboot of the device.
Here's what happens when you respring an iOS device:
- The running processes on the device are not terminated.
- The kernel and the boot logos are not loaded.
- Only the SpringBoard and related services are restarted.
Respringing can be useful for several reasons:
- To apply changes made by certain jailbreak tweaks.
- To fix minor issues without a full reboot.
- To refresh the UI without losing data or quitting applications.
However, it's important to note that not all issues can be resolved by respringing. Sometimes a full reboot is necessary to address more serious problems.
To respring a jailbroken iOS device, you typically use a jailbreak app or a command within a terminal emulator app installed on the device. The method can vary depending on the jailbreak tool used. For example, in the past, the popular tool Cydia had a respring option in its settings, or you could use a command like "reboot springboard" in a terminal emulator like MobileTerminal.
If you're not using a jailbroken device, the term "respring" does not apply, as it is specific to the jailbreak community and the customizations and modifications that come with it.