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    Cydia

    Cydia is the most popular 3rd party app store for iPhones / iPads. You cannot download it from the App Store or directly from the website. 

    There are semi-untethered, semi-tethered and untethered jailbreak methods available to download Cydia. But we focus on the easiest methods analyzing all of these methods. However, we provide all official software / tools to download Cydia for free.

    Cydia download methods may vary according to your iOS versions. Select your iOS version before downloading.








    Furthermore you can find all frequently asked questions about Cydia in this web page.

    Cydia for iOS 17 - iOS 17.4

    Brand new two methods available to install Cydia on iOS 17 - iOS 17.4.

    • Introducing new Cydia 2

    Cydia 2 is a brand new package manager for the latest iOS 17 versions. It is introduced as a Cydia alternative. We were aware that Cydia was the default package manager for Jailbroken devices in early days, but it was discontinued in 2018. Therefore Cydia 2 is the best choice for the latest iOS versions.

    It works on both jailbroken and non-jailbroken devices. You won’t ever be disappointed installing Cydia 2 on your iPhone or iPad. It has the most simple process to follow.

    How?

    1. Download  Cydia 2 from the button below. You just need to provide your device passcode only..

    2. Launch Cydia 2 on your device.

    3. Go to “View sources” to add the repos listed below.. Just copy and paste. 

    • https://sparkletheme.ela-themes.com/
    • https://repo.metawu.com/
    • https://repo.silzee.com/trollapp/
    • https://wallrepo.metawu.com/
    • https://iextras.org/inifty-theme/repo/
    • https://flemino.com/os/repo/
    • https://dream-themes.com/lunches/repos/
    • https://iextras.org/depthwall/repo/
    • https://iextras.org/emulator/repo/
    • https://iextras.org/tools/repo/
    • https://iextras.org/Apple-hub/repo/
    • https://silzee.com/kfd/repo/
    • https://iextras.org/thirdparty/repo/
    • https://iextras.org/onlinegame/repo/
    • https://iextras.org/zebra/repo/
    • https://getrepo.ela-themes.com/
    • https://silzee.com/getsileo.app/repo/
    • https://repo-showlivethemes.ela-themes.com/
    • https://repo.silzee.com/misaka/
    • Checkra1n Mirror

    Checkra1n Mirror is a brand new method to get Cydia on iOS 17 - iOS 17.4. It will be based on the code generation.

    How?

    1. Download the Checkra1n Mirror app from Pangu 8 app manager, first download it.

    2. Open the Pangu8, then install Checkra1n Mirror app with CodeGen app. Open the Checkra1n mirror app, then CodeGen app. Click on the GET THE APP CODE, Tap and hold to copy the code.

    3. Again open the Checkra1n Mirror app. Paste the copied code on  Checkra1n Mirror app,  Continue, Run Exploit.

    4. Install Cydia Client 

    Refer more from iOS 17 - iOS 17.0.3 Jailbreak, iOS 17.1 - iOS 17.1.2 Jailbreak, iOS 17.2/iOS 17.2.1 Jailbreak, iOS 17.3/iOS 17.3.1 Jailbreak and iOS 17.4 Jailbreak pages.

    Cydia download for iOS 16 - iOS 16.7.6

    There are two popular ways to download Cydia for iOS 16 - iOS 16.7.6.

    • Sileem Repo Extractor

    Sileem Repo Extractor is specially designed for iOS 16. It is a jailbreak repo extractor. You can download Cydia from Sileem repo extractor. Now it is compatible with iOS 16, iOS 16.0.1, iOS 16.0.2, iOS 16.0.3, iOS 16.1, iOS 16.1.1, iOS 16.1.2, iOS 16.2, iOS 16.3, iOS 16.3.1, iOS 16.4, iOS 16.4.1, iOS 16.5, iOS 16.5.1, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.6.1, iOS 16.7, iOS 16.7.1, iOS 16.7.2, iOS 16.7.3, iOS 16.7.4. iOS 16.7.5, iOS 16.7.6.

    How ?

    1.Download the Sileem jailbreak repo extractor from Pangu8 App manager.

    2. Open the app and click “All repo URLs’ tab.

    3. Go to Jailbreak App Managers, Extract the repo. Then you can download Cydia.

    Please note this Cydia version has limited features.

    • Palera1n jailbreak

    Palera1n is a semi-tethered jailbreak method to install full functional Cydia. But it has device limitations. Also it is a bit advanced method and needs a MAC or linux computer. You can get download links, guides and all info from here

    Refer more Cydia download methods from below links. 

    iOS 16.7/iOS 16.7.6 Jailbreak

    iOS 16.6/iOS 16.6.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 16.5/iOS 16.5.1 Jailbreak 

    iOS 16.4 / iOS 16.4.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 16.3 / iOS 16.3.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 16.2 Jailbreak 

    iOS 16.1 - iOS 16.1.2 Jailbreak

    iOS 16 - iOS 16.0.3 Jailbreak

    Cydia iOS 15 - iOS 15.8.2

    Zeon is the easiest method to download Cydia for iOS 15 - iOS 15.8.2 versions. Even Though Palera1n jailbreak supports iOS 15 - iOS 15.8.2, it has device limitations and difficulties.

    You can download Cydia from all these iOS versions using Zeon Jailbreak repo extractor.

    How ?

    1. Download the Zeon jailbreak repo extractor.

    2. Open the Zeon repo extractor and tap “get reps’ button.

    3. Extract the repo. Then you can download Cydia.

    Please note - You cannot get all Cydia features for these latest iOS versions.

    Refer more Cydia download methods from below. 

    iOS 15.8 - iOS 15.8.2 Jailbreak

    iOS 15.7- iOS 15.7.8 Jailbreak

    iOS 15.6 / iOS 15.6.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 15.5 Jailbreak

    iOS 15.4 / iOS 15.4.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 15.3 / iOS 15.3.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 15.2 / iOS 15.2.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 15.1 / iOS 15.1.1 Jailbreak 

    iOS 15 - iOS 15.0.2 Jailbreak

    Cydia download for iOS 15 - iOS 15.8.1

    iOS 14 - iOS 14.8.1

    It has three popular methods to download Cydia for iOS 14 - iOS 14.8.1 out of all methods.

    • Unc0ver jailbreak

    This is our recommended Cydia download method for iOS 14 - iOS 14.8 versions. It will automatically install Cydia after unc0ver jailbreak process is completed. 

    However, according to the iOS version, device compatibility may differ. For iOS 14.4 - iOS 14.5.1 Unc0ver Jailbreak collaborated with Fugu14 and it supports only for A12 - A14 devices. For iOS 14.6 - iOS 14.8 unc0ver supports only for A12/A13 devices. For iOS 14 - iOS 14.3 uncover supports all device models.

    Mostly, you need a Windows or Mac computer to complete the Unc0ver jailbreak process, because the Unc0ver online method is always revoked by Apple. 

    If you wish to use an online Cydia installing method you can try Hexxa Jailbreak repo extractor.  

    How ?

    1.Download the Unc0ver Jailbreak app for your Windows or Mac computer.

    2. Install unc0ver app to your iPhone / iPad and Jailbreak your device using unc0ver.

    3. After the Unc0ver Jailbreak process Cydia will be available on your device.

    • Checkra1n jailbreak

    This is a recommended semi-tethered jailbreak tool for all these versions. But it only supports A5-A11 devices. Read more.

    • Zylon

    This is the best Cydia download method for iOS 14,8.1, iOS 14.8, iOS 14.7.1, iOS 14.7, iOS 14.6, iOS 14.5.1, iOS 14.5, iOS 14.4.2, iOS 14.4.1, iOS 14.4, iOS 14.3, iOS 14.2.1, iOS 14.2, iOS 14.1, iOS 14.0.1, iOS 14 users. 

    How ?

    1. Download the Zylon community based development from the following button.

    2. Open the Zylon App Store > Jailbreak apps.

    3. Tap the get button to download Cydia.

    Refer more Cydia download methods for iOS 14 - iOS 14.8.1 from following links. 

    iOS 14.8 / iOS 14.8.1 Jailbreak 

    iOS 14.7 / iOS 14.7.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 14.6 Jailbreak

    iOS 14.5 / iOS 14.5.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 14.3 - iOS 14.4.2 Jailbreak

    iOS 14.2  / iOS 14.2.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 14 - iOS 14.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 13 - iOS 13.7

    You can download Cydia with Checkra1n Jailbreak or Unc0ver Jailbreak for iOS 13 to iOS 13.7 

    However, Checkra1n has some device limitations. Currently it is not available in Checkra1n and Unc0ver online jailbreak methods too.  

    Hexxa Plus is the best online jailbreak method and it is supported as a Cydia alternative method.

    How ?

    1. Download the Hexxa Plus jailbreak repo extractor using the button below.

    2. Open the downloaded Hexxa Plus jailbreak repo extractor. > Get repos > App managers.

    3. Extract the Cydia repo to download Cydia.

    Refer more

    iOS 13.7 Jailbreak

    iOS 13 - iOS 13.6.1 Jailbreak

    iOS 12 - iOS 12.5.7

    The Checkra1n jailbreak tool available to install Cydia on iOS 12 - iOS 12.5.7 versions and Unc0ver jailbreak tool available to install Cydia on iOS 12 to iOS 12.5.5 versions. 

    Or else Bregxi repo extractor is another Cydia installation method for these versions. But this Cydia is not fully functional.

    How ?

    1. Download Bregxi jailbreak repo extractor.

    2. Open Bregxi > All Sources list > Jailbreak apps >

    3. Extract the jailbreak alternative apps

    4. Now you can download Cydia.

    Get more information from the following pages.

    iOS 12.4 – iOS 12.5.7 Jailbreak

    iOS 12 – iOS 12.3.2 Jailbreak

    iOS 11 - iOS 11.4.1

    Unc0ver and Electra semi-untethered Jailbreak for iOS 11.4.1 to iOS 11 versions. These tools automatically install Cydia once the jailbreak process completes.

    Refer more about these versions.

    iOS 11 – iOS 11.4.1 Jailbreak

    iPhone 15, Phone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - These iPhone 15 models announced with the iOS 17. There is no jailbreak tool for these latest models yet. However you can install Jailbreak apps, tweaks using Sileem, Checkra1n Mirror etc.

    Refer to the iPhone 15 Jailbreak page for more information.

    iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - These latest models out with the iOS 16. iOS 16 running latest devices still can not be jailbreakable, so you can’t jailbreak iPhone 14 too.But there are jailbreak solutions such as Sileem.

    Refer to the iPhone 14 Jailbreak page for more information.

    iPhone 13/ 13 pro / 13 pro max / 13 mini - The latest iPhone 13 models announced with iOS 15 and its powered with the A15 chip. Still there is no untethered or semi untethered jailbreak for iOS 15 running iPhone 13 models. However, there were jailbreak solutions such as Zeon, Zylon to get Cydia on iPhone 13.

    Refer to the iPhone 13 Jailbreak page for more information.

    iPhone 12/ 12 pro / 12 pro max / 12 mini - iPhone 12 introduced with the A14 chip with the iOS 14 launch. Get Cydia through Unc0ver up to iOS 14.8. It will automatically install Cydia when complete the jailbreak process on iPhone 12 models. If you are an iOS 14.8.1 or higher iPhone 12 user, you should have to install Zeon to get Cydia.

    Refer to the iPhone 12 Jailbreak page for more information.

    iPhone 11/ 11 pro / 11 pro max - These models were introduced with A13 Chip when iOS 13 released.  Currently Zeon is the only Online Jailbreak solution for iOS 14.8 & higher versions running iPhone 11 phones.  Also, Unc0ver jailbreak was compatible with these devices up to iOS 14.8. These jailbreak tools let you install Cydia on iPhone 11 models.

    Read more about iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro max Jailbreak.

    iPhone XS/XS Max/XR - A12 Chip powered iPhone XS models announced with iOS 12 release. You can install Cydia on these devices using  Unc0ver Jailbreak up to iOS 14.8. Hexxa Plus is compatible with iPhone XS/ XS Max / XR up to iOS 16.7.6.

    Find more details about Jailbreak iPhone XS/XS Max/XR.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the Best Cydia Tweaks & Apps (All time favorite) ?

    AnsweringMachine XS - AnsweringMachine Cydia tweak will handle your voicemail by Elias Limneos. Other features are Voice Recognition, DTMF Commands, Speech Synthesizer, Call-Screening and Real-Time Interaction. Launch Cydia  and add /limneos.net/repo/ to get this Cydia tweak or download it via BigBoss Repo.

    Appaze 2 - Appaze 2 configures 17 different settings on a per-app basis to make using those apps as comfortable as possible. It is developed by iOS developer AnthoPak. Get Appaze 2 from the Packix repository on Cydia.

    BioProtect X  - You can protect apps and other important things on your device with BioProtect X. The apps installed on your handset. You can create Folders on your Home screen, Specific preference panes in the Settings app are some of the other features. Get it through Cydia’s BigBoss repository.

    Detailed Battery Usage  - This Cydia tweak adds a panel under your battery settings. Users can see the battery levels and draining over time. Youcan to install this Cydia tweak once you have jailbroken with c0ver jailbreak. Get it through Cydia’s Bigboss repo for free.

    Filza File Manager - Filza File manager best Cydia tweak to modify and manipulate any kind of files on the system. It allows users to edit, create, copy or remove files. Most Jailbreak issues can be fixed using Filza. Go Bigboss repo through Cydia to get a free trial.

    New Term 2 - New Term 2 is a new version of the old terminal. The terminal applications have been used on a jailbreak some time ago. You can run any command that you would run via SSH without a computer using this terminal Cydia tweak. You can get it’s Chariz Repo.

    Barmoji - BarMoji brings iPhone x keyboard to older devices. It adds a quick access Emoji bar to your iPhone’s keyboard interface. BarMoji brought you by iOS developer CPDigitalDarkroom. You can  download it from CPDigitalDarkroom’s repository once you jailbreak your device with CheckRa1n or Unc0ver.

    Batchomatic -Batchomatic will allow you  to install all tweaks , it'll backup your jailbreak configuration. It installs tweaks, repos, saved .debs, tweak preferences. It is developed by captinc. It is formerly known as BatchInstallCreator. Get it via BigBoss or captinc’s github.

    BrowserDefault - Browser default allows you to change your default safari browser. It will let you add third-party web browsers such as Firefox,Firefox Focus,Google Chrome,Brave,Puffin,Dolphin X,Cake to your iOS device.  iOS developer lpane develop this Jailbreak tweak.

    ByeHomeBottomBarX - This tweak completely hides the Home Bar on iPhoneX  from view. Also canHome Bar fade away rather than being entirely gone & Hide the Home Bar only from the Lock screen and Notification Center interfaces.ByeHomeBottomBarX was brought to you by iOS developer CydiaGeek. You can download it for free from Cydia’s BigBoss repository.

    Power setting - Power setting is another Cydia tweak for all latest devices. You can download It using the Cydia app store adding https://repo.packix.com/ repo. It has many options to change the settings app. It allows you to restart your springboard, enter safe mode, reboot your device, clean the cache and completely shutdown the device through the Settings app with one tap.


    What are Best Cydia Repos 2024?

    Once you have Cydia you need to add Sources / repos to it. Most applications are available through Community Sources and some sources you need to add manually. Cydia sources / repositories allow users to search and download the Cydia applications to iPhones and iPads.

    Here are some of Best Cydia Sources for 2023. (Not only 2023, these are all time favorite)

    Karen’s Repo - An APT repository that serves various useful apps to jailbreak users, like SafariSaver, AppSync Unified, IneffectivePower, and others

    Repo link : cydia.akemi.ai

    BigBoss Repo -The Biggest and Most used repository. It has thousands of tweaks, mods, apps and themes.

    Repo link : apt.thebigboss.org/repofiles/cydia/

    Modmyi - Modmyi must have a repository which consists of many themes, apps, and games.

    Repo link : apt.modmyi.com

    ZodTTD - This  is one of the most popular default Cydia sources among BigBoss & ModMyi.

    Repo link : zodttd.saurik.com/repo/cydia/

    Packix -  This is one of the largest third-party repositories for both free & paid packages, barmoji, BetterCCXI, Boxy 3, CallRecorder, and more popular Cydia Tweks can be downloaded via this repo. 

    Repo link : repo.packix.co

    Dynastic - Dynastic Repo lets you download  Popular Cydia tweaks such as JellyFish, HomeList, Asteroid, LockDock, ShortLook, and more.

    Repo link: repo.dynastic.com

    Chariz - Chariz repo has a large collection of tweaks and apps for iOS devices. NewTerm 2 & nControl are the most downloaded tweaks.

    Repo link:repo.chariz.io

    Twickd -  This is a new repo to access free and paid tweaks. It has an option to buy commercial tweaks using a PayPal account.

    Repo link: repo.twickd.com

    Limneos - Limneos repo is one of the older repo since 2010. Answering Machine XS, Audio Recorder XS, and BioProtect XS tweaks are the famous tweaks for iPhone XS available on Limneos.

    Repo link: limneos.net/repo/

    Julioverne - This is the best place to download cool tweaks for older iOS devices. A tweak called LowerInstall allows you to download apps on non-supported devices.

    Repo link:julioverne.github.io

    c1d3r - The most popular PullOver Pro (multitask on iOS) & ChargeAnimations Cydia tweaks you can download from this repo.

    Repo link: c1d3r.com/repo


    How to get Amazing Jailbreak Themes from Cydia?

    Snowboard - Snowboard is a theming engine for Jailbroken devices. It is a wallpaper-setting interface to get the theme from Cydia. Currently this is the best theme engine for iOS 14, iOS 15 & iOS 16 versions.

    First jailbreak your iPhone or iPad using Unc0ver or Checkra1n.

    Add the Packix repo from Cydia. Once added, search for SnowBoard and install it.

    Now you will find the SnowBoard settings in the Settings app on your iPhone and iPad.

    Finally, you need to download a snowboard theme that you want, then you can  apply the theme from SnowBoard in Cydia settings.

    How to install Snowboard themes

    Step 01 - Open Cydia, Search the theme you want to install and install it.

    Step 02 - Go to SnowBoard in Settings.

    Step 03 - Tap on Select Theme > Enable > Apply when prompted.

    Step 04 -  Now the theme will be installed.

    Here are the few best iOS themes.

    Muse4 - Clean icon theme with a wide range of stunning gradients.

    Viola - More than 1800 icons including 15+ Alternate Icons, 8 Dark Wallpapers, and more.

    iOS Big Sur - iOS Big Sur Theme a lot like macOS Big Sur Theme

    Stencil Theme - Stencil includes features like respiring logo, control center, settings, and share sheet icons in main and glyph versions, Status Bar UI, badges, page dots, activity spinners & more

    Aroma - This is inspired by the colors of nature and it contains 500 icons, 10 AE, 3 badges, 2 dots, 3 docks, 1 switch, setting icons, dialer numbers, icon bar


    What are the Best Cydia Games ?

    Cydia consists of thousands of games not available on the App Store. Before installing some games, you will first need to download & install some emulators. Most popular emulators are gameboy4iphone, genesis4iphone, snes4iphone, etc. Game Boy Advance (GBA) series, Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) etc.

    Once you have installed the required emulator, you can play the following popular games through your jailbroken device.

    Angry Birds

    Temple Run

    Fruit

    Max Blue Champion

    Crazy Castle 3

    Dungeon Hunter 3 Hacks

    Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

    Ammo Hack

    Doodle Jump

    Fruit Ninja

    Gameboy Gallery 3

    Gangstar 3 IDA

    Grand Theft Auto,Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto 3

    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    N.O.V.A 3

    Need for Speed & any more


    How to install Cydia without a PC (No PC)?

    Cydia No computer is the easiest way. Normally, it needs to use a computer and the Cydia Impactor tool or any other sideload utility to  run the jailbreak IPAs to install Cydia. When you use Cydia online methods, it never asks for PC support or Cydia Impactor tool support to complete the jailbreak.

    Some famous sites and app stores provide online jailbreak apps.It has online jailbreak solutions for computer supported jailbreak tools such as Unc0ver, Chimera, Electra and more. Other online jailbreak apps work as alternative jailbreak solutions, which are not available semi-untethered or untethered Jailbreak tools. Zeon, Hexxa Plus, zJailbreak and Bregxi are the famous alternative No computer jailbreak solutions for Cydia.


    What are the Jailbreak app managers?

    Jailbreak app manager similar to the App Store which allows you to install & manage application’s data. Cydia is the default app manager for jailbroken devices from the beginning. 

    However there are few other Jailbreak app managers available now.

    Sileo - Sileo is a modern package manager for Jailbroken devices. This Cydia alternative was developed by Electra and Atom Development.  Sileo is the default app manager for Taurine, Odyssey & Chimera Jailbreak. 

    You can add Sileo automatically on iOS 15 - iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 17-17.1 with Palera1n and iOS 14 - iOS 14.8.1 once you jailbreak with Checkra1n through Cydia. Also, you can jailbreak iOS 14 - iOS 14.8 with Uncover and get Sileo through Cydia.  It will automatically install Sileo when you jailbreak iOS 14 - iOS 14.8.1 using Taurine. Also you can get Cydia with Sileo too.

    Read more about Sileo.

    Zebra - Zebra is an open source package manager. You can add new sources /tweaks, view available packages and upgrades, manage stores, and many more. Also, you can add Zebra repo from Cydia sources if you have a jailbroken device. Otherwise use the following instructions.

    Read more about Zebra.

    Installer 5 - Installer 5 is one of the fastest package managers available for jailbroken devices.  You can get installer5 through  Cydia, Sileo and Zebra without replacement. Add the apptapp.me/repo repository through them. AppTapp is the team behind the Installer 5.


    Are there Cydia Alternatives?

    Yes. Here are the best Cydia alternatives.

    zJailbreak is the best alternative for Cydia. It is compatible with iOS 16.7.6 and iOS 17 - iOS 17.4. It consists of many jailbreak tweaks, Themes, hacked games, apps and many more, the same as the Cydia app store. Also,  you can install a limited function Cydia app  from zJailbreak directly. 

    How to install Cydia from zJailbreak

    Step 01 – Download zJailbreak from below button.

    Step 02 – Tap the Install button. It takes 2-5 seconds to detect your system data and download the zJailbreak profile to your device settings. 

    Step 03 – Go to your device settings, tap the zjailbreak profile, tap on “Install” and enter device passcode, tap “ Install” again and finally tap “Done.”

    Step 04 – Now you can find the zJailbreak app store on your device homescreen. Just open it.

    Step 05 - Now install Cydia from the most popular category.

    Here are the other Cydia alternatives.

    AppValley - AppValley is Cydia's alternative for exploring great apps for free. You can download Appvalley without Jailbreaking. It is compatible with all latest iOS versions.

    ZESTIA - Zestia is another popular Cydia alternative by Leon M'laiel. It was earlier known as X-cydia. Zestia will let you install jailbreak tweaks on your device and offers a list of exclusive premium apps that you will never find in the Apps store.

    TweakBox - TweakBox is an alternative for Cydia store which is specially designed for iOS platforms. It is an app store and a tweak installer for iOS devices. TweakBox has Tweaked Apps, Flash Apps, modified games as well as you can install Apple app store paid and premium apps and games for free.

    Emus4U - Emus4U is the Unofficial Third-party App Store. It has thousands of apps and games for download. It is a popular alternative for Cydia.

    iNoCydia  - iNoCydia is another popular web-based alternative for Cydia stores. It consists of the same Cydia features. It is compatible with older versions of iOS 7 to latest iOS 14. You can install Jailbreak tweaks from iNoCydia.

    vShare SE / vShare VIP - vShare is an alternative to the Cydia app store. It installs cracked apps on iOS devices from outside of the Apple App Store. vShare SE offers free premium apps. vShare VIP offers duplicate apps feature and it costs $10 subscription annually.

    iTweak.vip cydia - iTweak.vip is a website for iTweak. iTweak is a jailbreak app store for jailbroken and no jailbroken iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, filled with tweaks, themes, Utilities. This is one of Cydia alternatives as well as Apple App store alternatives. This App store helps to customize iDevice. iTweak.vip works on Android platform as well as iOS platform.It is available in many more apps under iTweak.vip, which is provided by the iTweak team. Just click any of iTweak from your device to install it.


    What is Cydia Substrate ?

    Other than Cydia, Saurik has launched many tools. Cydia Substrate (formerly Mobile Substrate) is another valuable project from Saurik. It can be used to develop third party addons for iOS and Android. When it causes boot trouble, it can be forced to go safe mode using Cydia Substrate. It is supposed to work with iOS 2.0 through iOS 14. 

    Saurik has started updating Substrate for iOS 14 pushing 0.9.7102 after the first iOS 14 beta. Cydia Substrate has been updated to the latest version as 0.9.7113 fixes support for iOS 14.5. 


    What is Cydia Impactor?

    Cydia Impactor is a graphical user interface (GUI) builder to arrange graphical control elements using a drag and drop editor. This tool is very useful to install IPA files on iOS versions and APK files on Android. Most important thing is the latest Cydia impactor tool is available for Windows, Mac or Linux OSes. Currently, he is not attending to update the tool and he said it works with an Apple developer account.

    So, now it has Cydia Impactor alternatives such as Altstore, Sideloadly & more.


    What is Cydia Eraser and Cydia Extender?

    Cydia Eraser -  It is a tool and It helps to revert iOS versions by removing all the changes which you made with Cydia. Cydia Eraser removes the jailbreak completely from your iDevice by clearing all the jailbreak apps and files.

    Cydia Extender - It is a part of the latest Cydia Impactor release. It is a tool which allows you to browse, install and resign applications without a computer. However it asks the paid developer account to work. Otherwise you cannot install the Extender.


    What is Official Cydia website?

    Jay Freeman (saurik) is the developer of Cydia. He is an American businessman and software engineer as well as technology Consultant. cydia.saurik.com is the official Cydia site. He created Cydia & related jailbroken software to customize the iOS devices. Cydia package manager initially released February 2008. 

    Saurik has completed other projects like Anakrino, Cycorder, Cycript, Cyrket, Telesphoreo, Quotes, ircWAB and more.


    What is Apphacks.co/Cydia?

    https://apphacks.co/Cydia is a well-known iOS Survey Scam. Apphacks.co pretends to jailbreak any iOS version (including the most recent iOS versions) and device model.

    More information about apphacks.co/cydia can be found here.


    What are the Common Cydia Errors?

    Normally users get Cydia errors during the process or once completed. Here are some common errors & how to fix these common errors.

    Error - Cydia can't open 

    To fix : Check your internet connection whether it is working properly.Sometimes, Cydia is not capable of loading when connection is too slow. Also check the time and date settings in your iOS device.

    Error - Cydia can't remove tweaks

    To Fix - Uninstall cydia substrate. It will remove all your tweaks. Then you need to install the cydia substrate again and preference after uninstalling the cydia substrate.

    Error - Cydia can't upgrade packages

    To Fix -You need to refresh the sources, Cydia > Sources > Refresh.

    Error - Cydia can't add repoTo fix - Use uncover Settings to clear Cydia cache.

    Error - Cydia is crashing or Cydia is not working

    To Fix -It means your installation is incomplete. It may be that something went wrong during the installation. You need to re-jailbreak your device.

    Error - Cydia Sources Not Working

    To fix - It appears when your Cydia has reached the maximum allowed packages. Remove unwanted Cydia sources

    Error - Can't find a source to download.

    To Fix : Close theCydia from app switcher. Then refresh your sources.

    Error - Cydia is not working after installing a package

    To Fix - Use New Term 2 or ssh and dpkg -r fun.ignition.name of the package.

    Error - Cydia error 401 or 403 or 404 or 503

    To Fix - Package hosting repo is offline. wait till it is online again.

    Jailbreak tools to get Cydia -  More info & Step guides

    Checkra1n Jailbreak-  Checkra1n semi tethered tool available for iOS 14 - iOS 14.8.1 jailbreak to download Cydia.

    Compatible devices

    iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X , iPad 2 , iPad Mini (1st gen),  iPad (3rd gen), iPad (4th gen), iPad mini 4, iPad Pro (12.9 in.) 1st gen, iPad 2018 (6th gen), iPad 2019, (7th gen), iPad Pro 10.5" (2017), iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen (2017), iPod Touch (5th Gen)

    iPhone XS, XS MAX, XR & iPhone 11, 11 pro,11 Pro max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 pro, iPhone 12 pro max, iPhone 12 mini  aren't compatible with CheckRa1n. Use another iOS 14 - iOS 14.8.1 jailbreak solution.

    Compatible iOS versions 

    iOS 14, iOS 14.0.1, iOS 14.1, iOS 14.2, iOS 14.2.1, iOS 14.3, iOS 14.4, iOS 14.4.1, iOS 14.4.2, iOS 14.5, iOS 14.5.1, iOS 14.6, iOS 14.7, iOS 14.7.1, iOS 14.8, iOS 14.8.1

    How to download Cydia using Checkra1n 

    Step 01 - Download the Checkra1n dmg file from the above button.

    Step 02 - Drag the Checkra1n file into the Applications.

    Step 03 – Make sure to turn off filevault. Otherwise you cannot run the Checkra1n application on your Mac. Then go to the General tab —> Allow. 

    Step 04 – Connect the Mac and the device. Then Run the Checkra1n app —> Start —> Next —> wait until respring for the device. 

    Step 05 – Go head with —> Start again —> Turn the device into DFU mode by pressing the Side button and Volume down button as the instructions right of the window.

    Step 06 – Now, it will start the jailbreak. Wait until it is complete. After completing the jailbreak process, the Checkra1n app will be added on your device homescreen. 

    Step 07 – Run the Checkra1n application located on your homescreen. Click on Cydia ---> Install Cydia ---> Done. Now Cydia will download and Install on your iOS 14 - iOS 14.8.1 device. Check your device homescreen.


    Electra jailbreak - Electra is and most reliable semi-untethered jailbreak tool to download Cydia. It is developed by the Coolstar & Electra team.

    Compatible devices

    iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Phone 7 & 7 Plus, iPhone 6S & 6S Plus, iPhone 6 & 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 4S, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro, iPad mini, iPad 2, iPad 3rd gen, iPad 4th gen, iPod Touch 6G, iPod Touch 5G

    Compatible iOS versions

    iOS 11.4.1, iOS 11.4, iOS 11.3.1, iOS 11.3, iOS 11.2.6, iOS 11.2.5, iOS 11.2.2, iOS 11.2.1, iOS 11.2, iOS 11.1.2, iOS 11.1.1, iOS 11.1, iOS 11.0.3, iOS 11.0.2, iOS 11.0.1, iOS 11

    Step Guide

    Step 01 - Download the Electra.IPA according to your iOS version from the following button and download Cydia impactor from above of this page.

    Step 02 - Connect your device to the PC or Mac. Run the Cydia Impactor from your computer. Drag the downloaded Electra IPA into the Cydia impactor.

    Step 03 - It will require entering your Apple ID and password to sideload Electra.IPA to your device.

    Step 04 - When the sideloading process completes, you can find the Electra Jailbreak app on your device homescreen. 

    Step 05 - Verify the developer profile heading through the Settings → General and Profile and Device management → Trust. 

    Step 06 - Then run the Electra app on your device and Tap the Jailbreak button to begin the Jailbreak.

    Step 07 - Once the jailbreak process completes, your device will reboot and Cydia appears on your device homescreen.

    Note - You have to re-jailbreak the device after every reboot because this is a Semi-Untethered jailbreak. Also you can get an Online Jailbreak guide from Electra Jailbreak page.