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/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/com.apple.springboard.plist
This property list file contains most preferences for SpringBoard. Below is a list of known and valid preference keys for SpringBoard.
Key | Path | Type | Description |
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NumberOfTimesSetupSiriShown | Root | Integer | Number of times that the user has attempted to summon Siri before it has been enabled. |
SBAllowAutoPIP | Root | Boolean | Allow media to be displayed in Picture-in-Picture mode automatically. |
SBBacklightLevel2 | Root | Integer | Brightness. |
SBButtonForceFeel | Root | Integer | Force level for devices with solid-state home buttons. |
SBComingFromUserPowerDown | Root | Boolean | Whether SpringBoard is being loaded on a cold boot. |
SBControlCenterDemo | Root | Boolean | Enable a Radar button in the AirPlay menu of Control Center. |
SBShowRSSI | Root | Boolean | Show Wi-Fi connection strength as a numeric value in the status bar. |
SBShowGSMRSSI | Root | Boolean | Show cellular connection strength as a numeric value in the status bar. |
SBDontLockAfterCrash | Root | Boolean | Don't respring to the lock screen. |
SBPlaySoundOnDeviceWake | Root | Boolean | Play a sound when the device wakes up (?). |
SBDontLockEver | Root | Boolean | Quite literally does not allow the device to lock, ever.
Pressing the lock button does nothing, but you can still power off the device by holding it down. |
SBStoreDemoAppLock | Root | Boolean | Usually set by an internal configuration profile, this key locks down the device for use in retail demos.
See Smart Sign. |
SBDisableMailAutoLaunch | Root | Boolean | Prevents Mail from running in the background until the app is opened. |
SBDisableProximity | Root | Boolean | Disable use of the proximity sensor in apps that support it (Phone, FaceTime Audio, etc.). |
SBDisableNotificationCenterBlur | Root | Boolean | Disable the blur effect in Notification Center. |
SBHideLowPowerAlerts | Root | Boolean | Suppress low power alerts when the device reaches critical battery levels. |
SBDidShowReorderText | Root | Boolean | Whether SpringBoard has told the user how to move icons around. |
SBUseSystemGestures | Root | Boolean | Use the built in navigation gestures (Five-finger pinch, four-finger swipe, etc.) on iPads. |
SBDontDimOrLockOnAC | Root | Boolean | Device will never dim or lock while connected to an external power source. |
SBShowVictoria | Root | Boolean | Show the Nike+ Running app on supported devices.
See Victoria. |
SBDisableAutoDim | Root | Boolean | Never dim before automatically locking. |
SBDisableHomeButton | Root | Boolean | Disables the home button. Usually used in conjunction with SBStoreDemoAppLock. |
SBRingerMuted | Root | Boolean | Whether the ringer is muted or not. |
SBControlCenterEnabledInLockScreen | Root | Boolean | Whether Control Center can be accessed from the Lock Screen. |
SBDisableLiveIcons | Root | Boolean | Disables dynamic icons on the Home Screen, like Clock. |
SBPrototypeSettingsEnabled | Root | Boolean | Whether SpringBoard's prototype settings can be accessed. |
More keys exist, but are mostly undocumented. For an longer list, albeit without descriptions, try here.