Interactive wallpaper import guide
Nugget is a powerful iOS customization tool for system-level changes. It supports Dynamic Island, Stage Manager, system version tweaks, and PosterBoard dynamic wallpaper imports.
Connection
Mac / Windows + USB
File Format
tendies file
Main Entry
PosterBoard
Key Requirement
Turn off Find My iPhone
Start Flow
Make sure your computer can recognize the iPhone / iPad.
Turn off Find My iPhone.
Download the Nugget build that matches your system.
Import the tendies file and apply changes.
Before You Start
Back up your device data in advance and do not disconnect USB during import.
Test key functions on a secondary device first if possible.
Prerequisite
Before using Nugget import features, make sure your computer can properly communicate with the device. Windows requires iTunes; macOS can use Finder directly.
Windows
Windows must have iTunes installed before it can recognize and manage Apple devices.
macOS
macOS includes built-in device management, so you can identify the device directly through Finder without installing iTunes.
Required
Before using Nugget import features, you need to turn off Find My iPhone on the device. This is the easiest step to miss and one of the most important.
If you can't disable it
Why is this required?
Turning this off helps the import process complete correctly. You can enable it again after the import is finished.
Download
Go to the Nugget GitHub release source and choose the correct build for your operating system and CPU architecture. Choosing the wrong build often leads to installation failure.
Nugget Download
Multiple architectures are available. Download the package that matches your current machine.
Windows
Choose the Windows x64 build. This is the right option for most 64-bit systems.
Mac Intel
Check About This Mac. If the processor shows Intel, download the Intel build.
Mac Apple Silicon
If your Mac shows an Apple M-series chip, download the Apple Silicon build.
Installation
Different systems fail in different ways during installation. On Windows the common blocker is Defender, while on macOS it is usually developer verification or the quarantine attribute.
Windows
macOS
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/Nugget.appThis command removes the app quarantine attribute. You will need to enter your Mac login password when running it.
Core Flow
Once Nugget is running and the device is connected, you can import dynamic wallpapers to the Apple device. In practice, this writes the tendies file into a location PosterBoard can read.
Connect the iPhone / iPad to the computer with USB and trust this computer.
Open the PosterBoard feature inside Nugget.
Select the target device and confirm it is connected through USB and already trusted.
Choose your wallpaper file, which is the tendies file.
Open the Apply menu on the left and click Apply Changes.
After rebooting the device, open the lock screen wallpaper editor, find the new wallpaper in Favorites, and set it as the wallpaper.
Risk and Recovery
Nugget touches system-level configuration. It may work well, but that does not mean it is risk-free. On any device, you should think through your rollback plan before making changes.
System changes carry risk
Create a full backup before modifying anything so you can recover from unexpected issues.
Some changes require a reboot
A respring or full restart may be required before the change actually takes effect.
System updates can reset changes
After an OTA update, some customizations may revert and need to be applied again.
If this is your first time using Nugget, run through the full workflow on a secondary device first and make sure you understand what each feature does.
Find answers to the most common issues when using Nugget to set up iOS motion wallpapers.
This is usually caused by USB connection or driver issues. If you are on Windows, ensure iTunes (downloaded from Apple's official site, not Microsoft Store) is installed and active. If you are on macOS, ensure you've trusted the connection on both the Mac and your device. Reconnecting the cable or using a different USB port can also help.
Make sure Stolen Device Protection is turned off before applying changes. If the wallpaper still isn't showing, try to reconnect the device and re-import the tendies file via PosterBoard in Nugget, making sure to apply changes and wait for a complete reboot.
No, you only need to turn it off during the Nugget import process. Once the wallpaper has been successfully imported and applied, you can immediately turn Find My iPhone back on.
Nugget makes system-level configuration adjustments using Apple's official mobile device management protocols. It doesn't jailbreak your phone. However, as with any system modification tool, it is highly recommended to make a full backup before proceeding.
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