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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.[dead link]
