Rootless + RootHide
SwipeSelection Reborn
Swipe the keyboard to move the caret and swipe from Shift or Delete to select text. Built for iOS 16+.
Compatibility
| Build | Architecture | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| RootHide | iphoneos-arm64e |
Tested on iOS 16 and iOS 18 |
| Rootless | iphoneos-arm64 |
iOS 16+; not independently tested |
Tested on iOS 16 (palera1n, RootHide) and iOS 18 (Dopamine 3, RootHide).
Highlights
- Swipe left or right to move the cursor.
- Swipe from Shift or Delete to select text.
- Optional Space, Shift & Delete-only activation mode.
- Optional haptic feedback.
- Adjustable cursor speed.
- Native keyboard fade while swiping.
Activation mode
When Space, Shift & Delete Only is enabled, only swipes starting on those keys control SwipeSelection. Other key swipes follow your existing Apple Slide to Type setting. SwipeSelection does not change that setting.
Settings
| Setting | Default |
|---|---|
| Enabled | On |
| Haptic feedback | On, Light |
| Cursor speed | 1.00 |
| Dim keyboard | On |
| Space, Shift & Delete Only | Off |
Install
- Download the matching deb:
- RootHide:
iphoneos-arm64e - Rootless:
iphoneos-arm64
- RootHide:
- Install with Sileo, Zebra, or Filza.
- Respring if the Settings pane or keyboard does not reload automatically.
Verification
SHA-256 checksums are published in SHA256SUMS.txt with the GitHub release.
Support
Open an issue on GitHub. Include your iOS version, jailbreak, device model, and SwipeSelection Reborn version.
Credits
Original SwipeSelection by Kyle Howells. SwipeSelection 2.0 rebuild by iCraze. SwipeSelection Reborn maintained by zoot334.
License
MIT