Interactive wallpaper import guide
Nugget Wallpaper Tutorial: How to Import PosterBoard .tendies Files (iOS 17-18)
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.
Risk Notice
Nugget makes system-level changes. Before you proceed, make sure you know how to back up and restore your device.
Before You Start
Connection
Mac / Windows + USB
File Format
tendies file
Main Entry
PosterBoard
Key Requirement
Turn off Find My iPhone
IPA Apps
Required & Recommended Apps
Step by Step
Start Flow
Prerequisite
Prepare iTunes
Before using Nugget import features, make sure your computer can properly communicate with the device. Windows requires iTunes; macOS can use Finder directly.
iTunes Required
Windows must have iTunes installed before it can recognize and manage Apple devices.
- 1Open the Apple iTunes website.
- 2Download and install the iTunes version that matches your system.
- 3Launch iTunes after installation and connect your device with USB.
- 4Confirm that the device appears correctly inside iTunes.
- 5When the phone asks whether to trust this computer, tap Trust.
No iTunes Needed
macOS includes built-in device management, so you can identify the device directly through Finder without installing iTunes.
- 1Connect your Apple device to the Mac with a USB cable.
- 2Open Finder.
- 3Look for your device in the Locations section of the sidebar.
- 4Click the device name and choose Trust on both the Mac and the phone.
Required
Turn Off Find My iPhone
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.
It must be fully disabled
- 1Open Settings on the iPhone.
- 2Tap iCloud → Find My.
- 3Turn off Find My iPhone.
If you can't disable it
- 1Open Settings → Face ID & Passcode.
- 2Turn off Stolen Device Protection.
- 3Then try turning off Find My iPhone again.
Download
Download from GitHub
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.
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
Installation and certificate issues
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.
Handle Defender warnings
- 1Double-click the downloaded .exe installer.
- 2If Windows says it protected your PC, click More info.
- 3Click Run anyway.
- 4Finish the setup with the installer wizard.
Developer verification and damaged app warnings
- 1Open the downloaded .dmg file.
- 2Drag the app icon into the Applications folder.
- 3If macOS says the developer cannot be verified or the app is damaged, open System Settings → Privacy & Security and choose Open Anyway.
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/Nugget.appCore Flow
Import Dynamic Wallpapers
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.
- 1Connect the iPhone / iPad to the computer with USB and trust this computer.
- 2Open the PosterBoard feature inside Nugget.
- 3Select the target device and confirm it is connected through USB and already trusted.
- 4Choose your wallpaper file, which is the tendies file.
- 5Open the Apply menu on the left and click Apply Changes.
- 6After rebooting the device, open the lock screen wallpaper editor, find the new wallpaper in Favorites, and set it as the wallpaper.
Tips
- Make sure the device is unlocked and trusted.
- Do not disconnect USB during import.
- Some wallpapers require a specific iOS version.
- If the wallpaper does not appear in Favorites after reboot, reconnect USB and import again.
Troubleshooting
- If the device is not recognized, reconnect USB or restart the device.
- If icons look abnormal after import, restore the related system settings.
- If you need more files, go back to the wallpaper library and download more tendies resources.
Risk and Recovery
Things to know before applying changes
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.
Important Notes
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.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to the most common issues when using Nugget to set up iOS motion wallpapers.
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