Here’s a summary of how Windows 11 was successfully run on an Apple iPad using emulation, based on the article:
Source: Research Snipers Apple iPad meets Windows 11: Emulation makes it possible – Research Snipers
Key Points:
- Emulation on iPad: With some effort, Windows 11 can run on an iPad using emulation software and an alternative app store.
- Legal Basis: Thanks to new EU digital regulations, users can load alternative app stores on iPad, allowing apps like UTM (emulator) to be installed.
- Developer Method: The Windows tinkerer “NTDEV” used the Altstore Classic app store on an iPad Air with an M2 chip to install UTM.
- JIT Compiling: Using Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation, UTM enables Windows 11 (ARM version) to run on the iPad’s ARM processor. The STIKKEBUG software was used to enable JIT without external debuggers.
- Tiny11: NTDEV used a stripped-down version of Windows 11 (called Tiny11) for better performance by removing Microsoft bloatware.
- Performance: Windows 11 ARM ran impressively on the iPad Air M2, but performance is limited by Apple’s system restrictions.
Steps to Run Windows 11 ARM on iPad:
- Create Tiny11 ISO: Use a PC and Tiny11Builder to create a Tiny11 ARM64 ISO.
- Install Altstore Classic: Install Altstore Classic on the iPad (location restrictions may apply according to EU rules).
- Install UTM: Use Altstore Classic to “sideload” UTM with JIT support.
- Enable JIT with STIKDEBUG: Use the included STIKDEBUG (from Altstore) to enable JIT.
- Install Windows: Set up a new ARM64 VM with UTM, attach the Tiny11 ISO, and boot.
Sources
- Research Snipers article
- NTDEV’s demonstration mentioned in the article
Source: Research Snipers Apple iPad meets Windows 11: Emulation makes it possible – Research Snipers
