Developer Runs Doom on Apple Lightning to HDMI Adapter

A programmer used a jailbreak exploit to run the classic 1993 game Doom on the SoC inside Apple's $49 dongle, showcasing its surprising processing power.

The Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter contains a Samsung 400 MHz ARM SoC with 256 MB of RAM, originally designed to handle video compression and upscaling for HDMI output.
A developer, known online as Nyan Satan, utilized the Checkm8 bootROM exploit to jailbreak the adapter and load custom code, enabling it to run Doom.
The adapter operates on a stripped-down version of iOS and lacks persistent storage, requiring firmware and controls to be loaded via a connected computer.
While the game runs smoothly on the adapter, the developer aims to improve performance, add sound output, and enable controller support for standalone play.
This project continues the long-standing trend of running Doom on unconventional devices, emphasizing the adaptability of the iconic 1993 game.