Thursday 24 September 2015

How to Use Cydia : Starer Guide

Cydia app is one of those reason why you jailbreak your iOS device. People who often buy jailbroken iPhone or iPad, they notice Cydia app but they never bothered to look into it. When I bought an iPhone , 3 years back I had no idea about Jailbreaking and unlocking. Later on I learned about Cydia and installous and I believe this guide will be helpful for newbies to learn how to use Cydia.
So, before I move ahead with this tutorial, I suggest you to check if your iOS device is jailbroken or now. In case, if you are thinking about benefits of jailbreaking your iPhone, there are many and one of them is you will be able to install many tweaks from Cydia, which will supercharge your iPhone and iPad. There are many tweaks which is not available from App store and Cydia users can install those tweaks instantly.

How to use Cydia for Beginners:

How to use CydiaIf you are not sure your iPhone has Cydia or not, simply search for Cydia in iPhone search or look out for this pretty image on the right. Tap on it and for the first time it will take time to load. You need to be connected to Internet in order to use Cydia.
Cydia not only offers free tweaks but they also offer paid tweaks. I installed and bought couple of them like Screen display recorder & My Wi. I will talk about Cydia account management later but now, lets look into the features of Cydia.
Once you open Cydia, it will start reloading and updates the Cydia sources. This may take little time depending upon your network speed. Once, everything is loaded, your Cydia home screen will look like this:
Cydia Homepage
On the footer, you see 5 sections, which I will explain it here:
  • Cydia: Homepage
  • Section : Browse tweaks in the respective sections.
  • Changes: New tweaks and any upgrade is available for previously installed tweaks is shown here.
  • Manage: Add or remove sources.
  • Search : And most usable search feature to find any tweaks.
Now, you will be needing manage account feature only when you are buying any app from Cydia. Though, for this tutorial sake, lets keep it aside.

Using Cydia Sections:

So, I will start showing you every section one by one and in the end, will add a video which give you a demo of how to use Cydia and other sections, which I have explained here.
  • Sections:  This is part, where you will find all the tweaks and themes sorted in particular category. This makes browsing tweaks under one section easier. For example, when you search for ring-tones, or search for themes on cydia.
  • Changes: This section serves two purpose. If you have previously installed tweaks from Cydia, it shows if there is any upgrade available and it also shows all new tweaks added to Cydia, date wise. This way, you can always find new Cydia tweaks as soon as they are updated.
  • Manage section: Now, if you are planning to do many cool things with Cydia, you need to add many new sources. For example, Installous or Sara can be installed using particular repo and so on. Also, you can un-install earlier installed tweaks using manage section.
I hope this beginner Cydia tutorial, will atleast help you to get started. In case, if you have any query regarding the same. Feel free to ask us via comment.

What is Cydia and Cydia Basics

When ever we buy a new iPhone, iPad, iPod or any other iOS device, we often heard of terms like Jailbreaking, Unlocking, Cydia, Installous and many more. Out of all, jailbreaking and Cydia are most popular terms, as they give us the power of installing any premium iPhone apps for free.  Even though the term is not new, new users joining the iOS community might not be familiar about Cydia. It is important to iOS users and this post will answer all the questions about it. Today, we will dive into the world of Cydia and lets learn and understand what is Cydia and why you should have Cydia installed on your iOS device. Later on we will talk about how you can get cydia and other aspect of it. But, for now lets look into Cydia and all important information related to it.

What is Cydia?

It’s an independent, third-party installer application for all the iDevices. Developed by Jay Freeman (Saurik), it’s similar to the official App Store. However, it brings apps and tweaks that can be downloaded for free or for a small charge. You get to use apps that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. If you are wondering, why we need Cydia to add new tweaks, Simple, because it offers you what Apple doesn’t. For example, you can only set audio ringtones for incoming calls on iOS. VUZIQ is a new Cydia tweak available through theBigBoss repo which allows you to set video ringtones for incoming iOS calls, and it’s free. None the less, Installous which is the best app to get from Cydia, it will let you install all the apps (Free & premium) on your device, without spending any money. Basically, all the apps are cracked and hosted on free hosting sites.
To get Cydia, it’s important for you to jailbreak your iOS device, which we have discussed further in this tutorial.
Why Cydia was developed when we had the App Store?
Now that’s a question I asked myself when I wasn’t familiar with it. I mentioned above it is quite similar to the App Store. So what’s the difference? Well, some important apps for your iDevice can’t be approved by Apple. Those apps and tweaks can be found in Cydia but not at the App Store.
What’s jailbreaking?
So I assume, you get a clear picture about what is Cydia and now lets learn how you can get Cydia. Though, I’m not explaining any jailbreaking tutorial, in this post and will talk extensively about process and background of Jailbreaking.
Jailbtreaking is the process of modifying iOS and get root access to perform many action and remove all restriction imposed by Apple. To install Cydia, jailbreaking is must. In other word, jailbreaking is hacking iOS.
There were rumors going on a couple of months back that it’s declared illegal, the whole world continues to jailbreak. While Apple seeds new firmware’s to counter it, the latest being iOS 5.1. However, the hackers work hard to find exploits which lead to jailbreaking of the newest firmware after a few months of release. A little bit of history now, the battle between Apple and jailbreaking has continued since 2008, when George Hotz released the first jailbreak tool known as Geohot. Jailbreaking can be divided into three sub-part, which we have discussed below.
What is tethered, semi tethered and untethered jailbreak?
Tethered jailbreak requires you to plug in the iDevice into the computer every time the device reboots. Untethered jailbreak counters that and allows you to reboot without any barrier. Semi-tethered jailbreak allows you to reboot without any issues but some of the downloaded jailbreak apps are not accessible. However, full access is available again once connected to the computer.
What are different tools of used for jailbreaking?
The list is long. But the names I know are SpiritJB, Limera1n, Blackra1n, PwanageTool, Redsn0w, Greenpois0n, Sn0wbreeze and JailbreakMe. I have heard about AprilRa1n too which is for the iPad 3. Anyways, you can install Cydia on your iOS device by jailbreaking. The tool you would choose depends on many factors such as the iOS version, locked or unlocked iPhone and the iDevice version (iPhone 4S/4/3GS, iPad 3/2/1, iPod Touch 4G/3G or Apple TV).
Note: Jailbreaking an iPhone is not that tough but again it’s not that non-technical too. You should buy a jailbreaking package or premium support, so that if your phone is stuck while jeailbreaking, you can easily get quick support.
Is Cydia safe?
I’ll be honest here. It’s not 100% safe as almost every jailbreak app is approved on the Cydia Store. This also includes the chances of malware apps being approved. So, before you download any app or tweak from Cydia, make sure you read about it on Internet and then only installed it. I recommend downloading apps and tweaks from only trusted repositories. ModMyi and BigBoss are the safest one available.
Also, take care of compatibility issues with tweaks. Last time, I installed an Android style screen from Cydia on iOS5 (iPhone 4), my phone got hung and I had no choice but to reformat my iPhone. So, to avoid any such cases with it, better read FAQ and know what you are doing. But, but the end Cydia is like must have app for your iPhone or iPad.

What is the structure of Cydia?

Cydia Homepage
If you are interested in installing Cydia, you should also know what you’re in for next. Once you open it, you’ll find 5 tabs. Here are the details:
  • Home: Here you’ll find some sponsored apps, account information, sources FAQ and some important settings.
  • Changes: All new programs and updates can be found here. This particular tab is updated every time Cydia is opened.
  • Sections: All the apps divided into categories are visible through this tab. Select the category you desire and start searching for your tweak.
  • Manage: Allows you to manage Cydia, add sources and repositories, remove programs and have access to all the storage.
  • Search: If you know the name of the tweak, you can go to this tab and start searching by entering the name.
What are Cydia repositories?
It is an online hub where the developers release and store their tweaks for quick access and installation. Two of the most popular repositories are BigBoss and ModMyi and most of the tweaks developed nowadays are released into these two repos. We all do a separate post on most popular Cydia repos and apps in coming week. Meanwhile you can read:
How to purchase apps from Cydia?
Cydia offers some awesome paid tweaks to spice up your iPhone or iPad. You need an iTunes Apple ID to purchase apps from the app store. Cydia allows you to login with a Facebook or Twitter account and pay via Amazon gift cards or Paypal. Payments are easier than you expect.
I recommend these latest Cydia tweaks:
  • iSleepWell: This tweak uses hardware sensors that detect the orientation of the iDevice and turns off all the radios when the device is placed screen down on a surface. The Airplane mode will be activated when you’re in a meeting or about to sleep. You can get it from the BigBoss repository for $0.99. It works on iOS 5 and above.
  • ClipboardEdit: This creates a new section in the Notification Center, and that automatically reads text from the clipboard and then displays the text. Not suitable for images though, but you can always use it for text items. This one is available via BigBoss repository for free.
  • AssitantExtensions: For me, this is the most important nowadays for the iPhone 4S users. It increases the possibilities of what can be done using Siri. Based upon MobileSubstrate, it allows hackers and developers to come up with more extensions for the tweak. It is a free download via BigBoss repository.
  • Activator v 1.6.2: Activator is an essential tweak that is a must for every jailbreaker. Many other tweaks rely on Activator for activation methods, which show how powerful it really is. You can search for the latest version of Activator through the search tab explained above. The latest update adds support for iOS 5.1 (Apple’s latest iOS firmware).
  • iLettars: Allows you to customize animations and make them as slow as desired. There are settings which allow you to choose the desired speed. The tweak is based on Activator actions. You can find it via the ModMyi repo for $1.59.
Can Cydia Be installed without jailbreaking?
NEVER! If anyone says that you can download Cydia without jailbreaking your iDevice then either he is a fool or think trying to make you one.
Some time, when you open Cydia, it takes time for reloading. Which is very normal as Cydia stores the package catalog on your iOS device and every time you open it, it downloads the updates. Though, recent version of Cydia is really fast and you won’t get Cydia reloading issue so often.
I hope this guide will help you answering your query “What is Cydia and all the basic information related to Cydia”. We will be exploring more about it in coming days, don’t forget to subscribe to us for getting instant updates. If you need any Cydia Help or any query regarding using Cydia, dont hesitate to ask.

Ultimate List of Cydia Sources – 2015 Edition

Cydia Sources


For all new starters we already talked aboutWhat is Cydia and how to use Cydia and now it’s time to spice up our jailbroken iOS devices with new Cydia apps. Cydia apps are hosted in their respective repo and we need to add the source link before we can download and install particular app.
All of us know the benefits of cydia repositories as they let us find, download and then install Cydia apps, whether they are free, premium or cracked, onto our iPhones, iPod Touch and iPads. This allows us to experience various games, HD themes and tweaks, etc. on our iDevices.  All of us know that jailbreaking an iOS device has a fun of its own. It allows us to install and experience different tweaks and modifications which Apple doesn’t allow. As I mentioned, you need to addCydia source to download particular tweak from cydia. Here I’m sharing list of those top Cydia Sources, which I keep with me.
Here is a useful tip for you, if you would like to browse all Cydia tweaks on Web browser, you can use and see what all tweaks you can get from Cydia. Anyways, lets look into some of those must have Cydia sources, that your iPhone should be loaded with. If you think, there should be others making into the list, do let me know via comment and I will add it.

My top list of Cydia Sources & Repos for 2015:

Modmyi
The first Cydia repository that I am going to talk about is modmyi and it has a very huge variety of tweaks, apps and modifications for your iDevices. Here you can get to know about the latest news, reviews, downloads, themes and Cydia apps, etc. Moving through the website is also very easy, and everything comes from trusted sources. Everything is placed in separate categories, which are: Books, business, education, entertainment, lifestyle, etc. Currently an app by the name Pocket Frogs is getting a lot of attention. This game app is free and players can discover, collect, breed and trade 15,000 unique frogs on the device you have. One of my favorite in their paid tweaks is, MyWi and Sbsettings. MyWi will let you use your iPad as wi-fi router.
ModMyi Repo: apt.modmyi.com
SinfuliPhoneRepo:
Any list of Cydia sources is incomplete without SinfuliPhoneRepo. Here you will find cracked version of all the paid Cydia apps. Sounds like something you interested in? Add the below source and enjoy.
iCleanerPro repo:
This repo will be loved by anyone who have less space issue on their iPhone. I hold a 16GB iPhone 5S, and I always run into issue of storage almost full. iCleanerpro is a free cydia app using it you can free up a lot of space from your phone. You can download this app from official cydia repo mentioned below:
iCleaner Pro repo: exile90software.com/cydia
vShare repo:
vShare is the best alternative to Installous and in 2015 if you plan to download paid iOS apps for free, you should use vShare. vShare can downloaded from it’s official repo mentioned below and don’t forget to download Appsync before installing vShare. You should read this guide to learn how vShare works.
iPhone Cake repo
Many people consider the iPhoneCake repo as the best repo if you are looking for games to play on your iDevice. This repo has a variety of games, and you will definitely find a game that you have been looking for. This repo also has other apps and tweaks that help in enhancing your iDevice experience. Currently, the game ‘Asphalt 5’ is listed on the repos top 10 list and it allows you to drive cars from famous manufacturers from around the world.
Insanelyi
Insanelyi is another entry in the cydia sources I am talking about. Here you can find numerous mods, apps and tweaks, etc. from trusted sources. You can even join their forums and keep yourself up-to-date with all of the hot topics. There are also very useful tutorials present on the site. Currently, this repo has a tweak by the name ‘FastLock’ and if this tweak is installed in your device, then double tapping the home button from the lock screen will show you a useful menu. This menu will allow you to place a call, write an e-mail, send a message, send a tweet, add a contact, take a picture, etc.
FillippoBiga
The FillippoBiga repo  provides you with a very interesting design. In this repo you can search through a variety of apps meant for your iDevices. A tweak by the name ‘Springtomize’ is present at this repo and with all of the modifications present in it, this is the only tweak you’ll need in order to customize your iDevice. This tweak allows you to customize the icons, dock, Status bar, lockscreen, folders and everything else you want to customize on your iDevice.
BigBoss
The BigBoss repo is considered by many as the best Cydia source repositories present on the internet. This repo hosts hundreds of tweaks, mods, apps and themes, etc. for you to try on your iDevices. The forums have every hot topic present in them, and you can also discuss what kind of future tweaks you want to use and be up to date about the developments happening in the iDevice world. You can get the RingerX VIP tweak from this repo. This tweak allows iDevice users the ability to configure the ring and the vibrating behavior of the iDevice when it gets a call or a message. It even allows you to mute the device for a specific period of time. Here you can check out list of Cydia apps by Bigboss. Another interesting thing about Big Boss repo is, they let you host those iPhone apps, which is declined from app store.
Here you can find another big list of Cydia sources but instead of adding everyone of them, add only which is popular.
Here are additional suggested Cydia sources, I would suggest you to add and browse:
So, if you are looking for a new tweak for your iDevice, then on over to the repos I have mentioned on the list, and you will surely find a cool tweak that you will like. Do let me know what other Cydia sources you are using in 2015 on your jailbroken iPhone.

How to Add Cydia Sources for new Cydia Apps

Here at CydiaGuide, we keep covering various news related to Cydia and this is time for learning how to add Cydia sources. We have already covered best Cydia sources and many new cydia users asked, how to add those repo on their Cydia. If you are new to jailbroken iOS device, I would suggest you to read:
So, I assume you have got the list of those Cydia sources, which you want to add to Cydia and if not, you can get my fav. list from here.

Learn: How to add repo to Cydia?

I will add screenshot, which will help you to understand in step and later on a video will make it easier to understand how you can add repo to Cydia.
Open Cydia on your jailbroken device and click on Manage. Under manage tab > Click on Sources
 Manage Cydia Sources
Under Cydia Sources tab, you will notice all the previously added repo. You will be seeing some of the default repo or any other source address, which you might have added in the past. Here click on Edit and then Add.
Add Cydia Sources
Once you click on Add, a popup box will open up like this as shown in below screenshot: Add Cydia/APT URL there. For ex: Cydia.iphonecake.com
Add repo to Cydia
Click on add source and you might get a Cydia source warning, which is like a long disclaimer we read while installing any software. But the point here is, only add reputable and trusted repo to cydia. One thing which you should keep in mind, when you are adding a new repo to Cydia, don’t close the Cydia or use any other application. Some time, it get stuck and it takes time while adding Cydia sources, try not to do anything, as this may cause issues with your iPhone. Rest, the process is simple and easier to follow.
Here is a video guide, in which I have shown and explain how you can add Cydia sources or repo to Cydia.
Well, I believe the process is easy to follow and understand but if you still have any questions, feel free to ask me via comments. If you find this post useful, don’t forget to share it on Facebook and Google plus.

How to Install Installous From Cydia

We have been talking a  lot about Cydia and I have shared many Cydia repos which will create a huge difference to get many amazing Cydia tweaks for your Jailbroken iPhone and iPad. Now Cydia tweaks are usually those tweaks which are not available on official app store. People who are very new to Jailbreaking, they might or might not heard of Installous which is one of the best app that you can install using Cydia and it will let you download all the official iOS apps (Paid or free) for completely free. In this tutorial, we will look into a complete guide on How to install Installous using cydia.

Adding Installous Sources in Cydia Repo:

You can refer to my earlier guide on how to add a source to Cydia and for Installing Installous to your Jailbroken iPhone or iPad, you need to add following sources.
Cydia Installous source : http://cydia.hackulo.us
All you need to do is, open Cydia go to Manage > Sources > Edit and add the following URL http://cydia.hackulo.us and click on Add. Cydia will add the following repo on your Phone and source for Installous app is added.
Cydia.hackulo.us

Install Installous on Jailbroken iPhone/iPad

Like any other app you can simply go to search and look for Installous 5 and install it. Or you can browse Hackulo.us repo and install Installous 5. There are many other third party repo, which will also let you install Installous. Though, I prefer and recommend to use official repo here (Cydia.hackulo.us).
Install Installous from Cydia
Click on Install and within no time Installous app will be installed on your phone. Now, go ahead and download any app which you would like to install. It’s quite easy and now you don’t need to pay for any paid apps like N.O.V.A, Asphalt 7 or any other amazing paid app, which you have been ignoring to buy because of cost matter.
Installous is one of those reasons, I recommend everyone to jailbreak their iOS device. More over, jailbreaking is not illegal. Latest version of Installous app supp0rts downloading app via Torrent, which will help you to download huge apps without being worried about partial download.
Also, if you face any issue which installing installous or unable to find installous 5 in Cydia, simply remove cydia.hackulo.us repo and readd it, and try again.  If you still have any query, feel free to ask me via comments.

What is Installous and Why you Should Install it

If you are a geek or non-geek and you hold an iPhone or iPad, one of the most common queries which you will be asked by others:
  • Is your iPhone Jailbroken?
  • Is your iPhone Factory unlocked?
Now, in this article, I will be talking about one app, which will surely encourage you to jailbreak your iOS device. Apple app store is full of apps and most of good one are paid and then there are free one too. For me, I’m a big fan of many popular Paid games but again when you can get something for free, why would you spend money for that. Specially, with so many amazing pais apps available in the market, I’m sure you would not like to spend a fortune buying and trying all apps.

What is Installous?

I have just hinted you above about Installous and if you can’t read between the words, here is a complete explanation of what Installous is and why you need it on your iOS device.  Installous is a jailbroken iOS application, which has been developed by docmorelli, though it was originally created by puy0. This application enables you to download, install, share as well as update cracked apps in quite an organized fashion. It’s available on Cydia by the name ‘Installous 5’ and you would need a jailbroken device in order to install and use it.
In simple word, if you are looking to install paid apps on your iPhone and iPad for free, you need Installous. It’s an app, which will let you download paid apps, as well as free apps from file sharing and torrent sites. Even if you don’t have an app store ID, you can use installous to install apps on your iPad or iPhone.

Features of Cydia Installous:

Local Sharing
There’s a ‘LocalSharing’ feature present in this tweak, and it allows you to share tweaks or cracked applications with other devices by using Bluetooth or if the devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. This feature can be enabled by going into Settings and selecting any one of the IPA files present in the Downloads tab. By clicking on ‘Send IPA’, instructions will appear telling you how to send the file to some other device.
Multitasking
Applications can be downloaded and installed in the background, and this gives you the option to do other tasks on the device.
Updates
It also tells you about the updates available for the apps present in the device, through the ‘Updates’ tab. All you need to do is click on the update and receive information about the new version. Clicking ‘Download’ will show a set of instructions, which will enable the update to be downloaded and installed.
MobileHunt
This feature will ask you if you want to send an application to another user who hasn’t used the said app. The whole process is anonymous and quite safe.
Apptracker integration
This allows you to report links to the moderators in order to keep apptracker clean. Before proceeding, you need to register with apptracker to make use of this feature.
Downloading through BitTorrent
BitTorrent downloading is also supported. All you’re required to do is click on the ‘magnet link’ visible and the downloading process will start. The app which has been selected needs to be ‘demagnetized’ from the ‘downloads’ tab or by using DHT in order to obtain the .torrent metadata. The download can be paused and started again depending on your preferences.
All of these features make life easier, especially when it comes to downloading and sharing cracked applications. There is one requirement before you download installous and install it, you need to jailbreak your iOS device. You can easily jailbreak iOS device up to iOS 5 and for iOS6 users, you need to wait for a while. You can install Installous from the Cydia Repository Hackulo.us. You can read a complete guide here on How to install installous from Cydia.

Installous Will Now Terminate : Hackulous Shuts Down

Installous is one of the must have Cydia apps and we have shared a complete tutorial on installing Installous earlier, but now everything seems to be coming to an end. Hackulo, the company behind Installous, which let you install paid apps for free on your jailbroken iPhone shuts down itself. If you have installous installed on your iPhone or iPad, it will stop working and will show message “Installous will now Terminate” and showing Outdated version.
At first, when I got this error, I thought there is something wrong with the app and reinstall will fix it, but thanks to cNet article, it’s confirmed that Installous shuts down for good. I’m not sure if it’s a good step or not, as installous atleast let us try many paid apps on our iPad or iPhone for free before we can actually buy it. Infact, now I have iOS6 on my iPhone 5 and there is no sign of Jailbreak coming to it, I’m buying and installing almost all the paid apps which I enjoy.  This may sound like an excuse, but honestly when there are thousands of paid apps out there, and needless to say some of them are not even worth a penny, it doesn’t sound any good to paying for any of these useless apps and Installous come out as a saver for apps crazy people like me and you.

Installous shuts down: A true Alternative awaits

There is no confirmation on why Installous shuts down as it’s one of the most popular Cydia app and one of the most easiest way to install Paid and pirated app on your jailbroken device.  Though, after Installous is down, there are few alternatives which are coming into the picture and they are: Zeusmos and Kuaiyong. I tried installing Zeusmos on my iPad via Cydia repo, but it failed in between. I will try to install it again and it it works, I will be sharing a tutorial on Installing Zeusmos on your Jailbroken device soon.
Installous will now Terminate
So far, none of these Installous alternative is a true alternative, though Zeusmos will let you install many popular paid apps via free file sharing sites, but there is no torrent support and it works in complete different way, which I will explain in another post.
Also, on official Hackulo site you can see a message titles “Goodnight, sweet prince”
We are very sad to announce that Hackulous is shutting down. After many years, our community has become stagnant and our forums are a bit of a ghost town. It has become difficult to keep them online and well-moderated, despite the devotion of our staff. We’re incredibly thankful for the support we’ve had over the years and hope that new, greater communities blossom out of our absence
With lots of love,
Hackulous Team
And honestly, Installous was like a sweet prince for all jailrboken iOS user. Though, time will tell which one comes out as best alternative to installous, but for now all we can do is to wait for something amazing to happen in iOS jailbroken community. In case if I find a solution to Outdated version of Installous warning, I will update you as it’s one of my favourite Cydia app.