Cydia download for iOS 17 & higher
Cydia is the most wanted package manager for iOS devices. Here we showcased all the Cydia download methods for iOS 17 & higher. These all methods are the easiest online methods.
What are the methods to install Cydia
- Semi-untethered /Semi-tethered/ untethered jailbreak tools – These are the standard method. When you complete the Jailbreak process it will automatically install Cydia. Unfortunately there is no Semi-untethered /Semi-tethered/ untethered jailbreak tool for iOS 17 & higher versions. On the other hand, Saurik’s Cydia is outdated now. Latest jailbreak comes with the Sileo app manager. You can find these jailbreak tools for older versions, refer to the Cydia page.
- Jailbreak Solutions – This will let you install Cydia lite versions. Fortunately these methods are available for all the iOS versions up to iOS 17.4.1 including iOS 17.5 beta. These are mostly repo extractors, virtual jailbreak, etc. Find from below.
- Direct methods – Recently it has introduced Cydia 2 for iOS 17 and higher versions. This you can directly install on your iPhone or iPad easily. Refer below for more information.
We have listed all the Cydia installation methods for iOS 17 – iOS 17.5 below.
If you are on iOS 16 and higher, refer Cydia download for iOS 16 & higher
If you are on iOS 15 and higher, refer Cydia download for iOS 15 & higher
Cydia 2 (Direct method)
A brand new Cydia 2 has been released for iOS 17 for the first time. This is an alternative for Saurik’s Cydia. Because Cydia has not updated for a long time. Now Cydia 2 is compatible with all iOS 17 versions up to iOS 17.4.1 including iOS 17.5 beta with 24/7 support. It is consistently updated adding new repos. This is the currently available trusted method to install Cydia on iOS 17 and higher versions. You can download Cydia 2 as well as all the repos list from here.
Note : Once you install Cydia 2, open the Cydia app, copy any of the Repos below, then add through “Add Sources” .
- 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/
Cydia 2 features
- Completely online method, No need MAC or Windows support
- Installation process super easy
- Uninstallation is also easy, it does not require restoring your device
- Add Repos through the Cydia 2 “Add Sources” section
- No device limitation, compatible with all latest devices including iPhone 15.
- No errors were reported
- Installing Cydia 2 does not impact your device Warranty.
Other Jailbreak solutions to download Cydia
01. Sileem Repo Extractor
Sileem is a jailbreak rep extractor. It was the most reliable and popular jailbreak solution since iOS 16. Now it works with iOS 17 – iOS 17.4.1 Jailbreak solution as a cydia download method too. Sileem Repo Extractor supports the latest iOS 17.5 beta version as well. It uses the repo extraction method to install Cydia as well as other jailbreak apps. Refer more about from the iOS 17.4/iOS 17.4.1 Jailbreak or iOS 17.5 Jailbreak (Beta) page.
How to Install Cydia from Sileem
Open Sileem repo extractor
Go to Jailbreak app manager
Copy the “dev.sileem.com/packges
Go back to Paste on Extract Repo Tab
Now you can install Cydia on your device
02. Uncover Black Edition
Unc0ver Black edition is a popular alternative for Unc0ver semi-untethered jailbreak. Its initial release for iOS 16 and consistently updated for every iOS version up to iOS 17.4.1 including iOS 17.5 beta. You can install Black Cydia for iOS 17.4.1 and Cydia for iOS 17.5 using this Uncover Black tool. Once you complete the jailbreak process it will offer you the Cydia.
03. Checkra1n mirror
Checkra1n mirror is an alternative for Checkra1n semi-tethered Jailbreak. It was specially designed for iOS 17 because there is no Checkra1n tool upgraded for latest versions after iOS 14.8.1 Jailbreak. Checkra1n mirror comes with code gen app, you have to create checkra1n mirror code to run the exploit. Finally it lets you install the Cydia client on your iOS 17 – iOS 17.4.1 including iOS 17.5 beta running devices.
04. Redensa
Redensa is a newly introduced method for iOS 17 and higher up to iOS 17.4.1 including iOS 17.5 beta. It comes with iTerminal. It has 3 categories as Install Apps, Open Apps, Settings hacks. You can access these run commands through iTerminal.
How to Install Cydia from Redensa
Open Iterminal, Type “Install” command
Then Tap return
Open redensa app, Go to App Manager category
Copy the code on Cydia lite or Cydia 2
Then Paste on the iTerminal, Tap return.
Then Go ahead with the normal installation procedure.
05. Tijong Xuni
Tijong Xuni is a virtual jailbreak method. It will work on older iOS versions like iOS 15.X. Also upgraded for iOS 16.X and iOS 17.X versions. Once you complete the virtual jailbreak process it let you install Cydia on your iPhone and ipad.