Install Cydia

Cydia is the most popular third party app store alternative to the official Apple app store.

To install cydia on your iPhone or ipad first you have to complete the jailbreaking process with a selective jailbreak tool.

Most popular question in the jailbreak community is how to select the most suitable , trustworthy and risk free jailbreak tool to complete the jailbreak process and after that how to install cydia with that selective jailbreak method.

According to that, we have done research to find out the most suitable, 100% risk free jailbreak method to install cydia on your iPhone/ iPad. With that research we found the below list of best jailbreak solutions to install cydia with minimum of risk.






If you are using a latest iPhone with the latest iOS version the best cydia installation method is Cydia direct install or if you are in iPhone x or below old iPhone device models you can find the best cydia installation method from Via jailbreak.

Unc0ver Black edition

Unc0ver Black is the best method to install cydia to iOS 17 - iOS 17.2. Unc0ver Black cydia has a black interface filled with an awesome unique collection of themes, tweaks, games and more interesting features.



Unc0ver Black edition




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Unc0ver Black edition Cydia Guide

  • Step 01. Download Unc0ver Black from the above link.

  • Step 02. Open the app, then tap on the start button

  • Step 03. Unc0ver black edition will check your device compatibility before running the jailbreak process. Tap the continue button to go ahead.

  • Step 04. If your device is compatible, it offers a Go button. Tap on it.

  • Step 05. Once complete the process, it will offer Cydia 2 download button. Install it, finally you can see the Cydia 2 icon on your device home screen.

TyMax Online jailbreak

TyMax online jailbreak is the most popular upcoming jailbreak tool among iPhone users including iPhone 15. TyMax online jailbreak supports installing cydia after the jailbreaking process is completed.



TyMax Online jailbreak




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TyMax online Cydia Guide

  • Step 01. Download TyMax Online jailbreak from above link.
  • Step 02. Open TyMax Online tool.

  • Step 03. Tap run jailbreak.

  • Step 04. Select a package manager.

  • Step 05. Tap continue.

  • Step 06. Wait until the jailbreak process is complete. Finally Cydia will be installed.

Dopeem repo extractor

Dopeem is one of the popular repo extractor compatible with iOS 17 and higher versions. You can install cydia from dopeem repo extractor after completing the jailbreaking process.



Dopeem repo extractor




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Dopeem repo extractor cydia guide

  • Step 01. Download Dopeem repo extractor from above link.
  • Step 02. Install Dopeem Repo Extractor.

  • Step 03. Tap Get Repos and copy Repo URL.

  • Step 04. Open Dopeem Homepage and Tap Extract Repo.

  • Step 05. Paste the repo URL and tap Ok to Extract.

  • Step 06. Now you can install Cydia.

Checkra1n mirror

Checkra1n mirror is one of the famous jailbreak methods among jailbreak communities. After completing the jailbreaking process with Checkra1n mirror you can install Cydia as the package manager.



Checkra1n Mirror




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Checkra1n mirror cydia guide

  • Step 01. Download the Checkra1n mirror from the above link.

  • Step 02. Open The Checkra1n mirror jailbreak tool.

  • Step 03. Tap the Go button.

  • Step 04. Open the CodeGen app and tap the Get the App code.

  • Step 05. Copy the code.

  • Step 06. Open the Checkra1n Mirror app and paste the code.

  • Step 07. Tap run exploit.

  • Step 08. Jailbreaking.

  • Step 09. Tap the Install Cydia Client.

  • Step 10. Tap the Allow button to install Cydia.

Sileem repo extractor

Sileem repo extractor is compatible with iOS 16 and higher versions and now compatible with iOS 17 and higher versions also. You can install Cydia from the sileem repo extractor without any issues.



Sileem repo extractor




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Sileem repo extractor cydia guide

  • Step 01. Download Sileem Repo Extractor from above link.

  • Step 02. Open Sileem Repo Extractor.

  • Step 03. Get All repo URLs > App app Managers > copy the package link.

  • Step 04. Go to Extract Repo > Enter Repo URL > OK > wait until extract repo list.

  • Step 05. Click the download button to install Cydia > Check the iOS home screen for Cydia.

Zeon repo extractor

Zeon repo extractor is compatible with all device models and iOS 15 and higher versions. Zeon repo extractor also supports installing Cydia on your iPhone/ iPad with a simple procedure.



Zeon repo extractor




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Zeon repo extractor cydia guide

  • Step 01. Download the Zeon Repo Extractor from the above link.

  • Step 02. Open Zeon Repo Extractor.

  • Step 03. Tap the “Get Repos”.

  • Step 04. Next tap on “App Managers “.

  • Step 05. Copy “http://ios.cyrepo.lk”.

  • Step 06. Go to Extract Repo > Enter Repo URL > OK > wait until extract the Cydia repo.

  • Step 07. Click the download Cydia button to install it > Check the iOS 17 device home screen for Cydia.

Hacksnow jailbreak

Hacksnow semi jailbreak supports installing Cydia or Sileo after completing the jailbreaking process. This semi jailbreak is compatible with iOS 16 and higher versions including iOS 17.



Hacksnow jailbreak




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Hacksnow cydia guide

  • Step 01. Download Hacksnow semi jailbreak from above link.

  • Step 02. Open hacksnow, it will check your device compatibility.

  • Step 03. Then tap “Start now”, It will take a few minutes to complete the jailbreak process.

  • Step 04. Now tap the “Continue” button.

  • Step 05. It will offer Cydia, Cydia 2 and Cydia Black. You need to go ahead with the same installation process, Choose the package manager as you preferred.

Via Jailbreak

In this section we have listed cydia installation methods via jailbreak. You can select your suitable jailbreak method according to the device models and iOS version and then you can complete the jailbreaking process.

After completing the jailbreak process you can install Cydia on your device.


* PwnageTool
* QuickPwn
* redsn0w
* purplera1n & blackra1n
* limera1n
* Spirit and JailbreakMe
* Greenpois0n
* ultrasn0w
* Absinthe
* evasi0n
* Sn0wbreeze
* TaiG * Pangu9
* Pangu93
* Home Depot
* yalu+mach_portal and extra_recipe
* Electra
* Houdini b3
* Osiris Jailbreak
* Unc0ver
* Checkra1n
* Fugu15
* Dopamine
* Phoenix Jailbreak


Jailbreak tool compatibility

Unc0ver Black Edition

Compatible versions - iOS 17.2 beta , iOS 7.1.1, iOS 17.1 , iOS 17.0.3, iOS 17.0.2 (iPhone 15 device models), iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17 , iOS 16.7.2, iOS 16.7.1, iOS 16.7 RC, iOS 16.6.1, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.5 , iOS 16.4.1, iOS 16.4 , iOS 16.3.1, iOS 16.3 , iOS 16.2, iOS 16.1.1, iOS 16.1, iOS 16.0.3, iOS 16.0.2, iOS 16.0.1, iOS 16
Compatible devices - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 pro max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE



TyMax Online jailbreak

Compatible versions - iOS 17.2 beta, iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.0.3, iOS 17.0.2, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17
Compatible devices - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max



Dopeem Repo Extractor

Compatible versions - iOS 17.2 beta, iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.0.3, iOS 17.0.2, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17
Compatible devices - iPhone 15 Pro ,iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro & 14 Pro Max / iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 14 & 14 Plus / iPhone 13 & 13 Mini / iPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max / iPhone SE (3rd generation) /iPad mini (6th generation) , iPad (10th generation) / iPad Air (4th generation) / iPhone 12 & 12 Mini / iPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11 / iPhone 11 Pro & 11 Pro Max / iPhone SE (2nd generation) / iPad (9th generation) , iPhone XS & XS Max / iPhone XR / iPad Mini (5th generation) / iPad Air (3rd generation) / iPad (8th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) / iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) / iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)



Checkra1n mirror Jailbreak

Compatible versions - iOS 17.2 beta, iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.0.3, iOS 17.0.2, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17
Compatible devices - iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone SE, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE (gen 2), iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone SE



Sileem repo extractor

Compatible versions - iOS16, iOS16.0.1, iOS16.0.2, iOS16.0.3, iOS16.1, iOS16.1.1, iOS16.1.2 and iOS16.2, iOS16.3, iOS16.3.1, iOS16.4 ,iOS 16.5, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.6.1, iOS 16.7 RC, iOS 16.7.1, iOS 16.7.2, iOS 17, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17.0.2, iOS 17.0.3, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.2
Compatible devices - iPhone 15 , iPhone 15 plus, iPhone 15 pro, iPhone 15 pro max , iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max ,iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone XS , iPhone XS Max, iPhone X , iPhone 8 / 8 Plus, iPhone 7 / 7 Plus



Zeon Repo Extractor

Compatible versions - iOS 17.2 Beta, iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.0.3, iOS 17.0.2, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17 , iOS 16.7.2, iOS 16.7.1 iOS 16.7RC, iOS 16.6.1, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.5, iOS 16.4.1, iOS 16.4, iOS 16.3.1, iOS 16.3, iOS 16.2, iOS 16.1.1, iOS 16.1, iOS 16.0.3, iOS 16.0.2, iOS 16.0.1, iOS 16
Compatible devices - Zeon is compatible with all device models.



Hacksnow jailbreak

Compatible versions - iOS 17.2 (beta), iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.0.3, iOS 17.0.2, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17, iOS 16.7.2, iOS 16.7.1, iOS 16.7, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.5, iOS 16.4.1, iOS 16.4, iOS 16.3.1, iOS 16.3, iOS 16.2, iOS 16.1.1, iOS 16.1, iOS 16.0.3, iOS 16.0.2, iOS 16.0.1, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.6.1
Compatible devices - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 plus, iPhone 15 pro, iPhone 15 pro max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone XS , iPhone XS Max, iPhone X, iPhone 8 / 8 Plus



FAQ

  • Question - Is cydia download automatically after completing the jailbreaking process?
    Answer - Yes, After completing the jailbreak process with a selective jailbreak tool fist you have to complete the jailbreak process after that you can select on “ cydia download” or some jailbreak tools install cydia automatically.


  • Question - How to install Cydia with minimum risk?
    Answer - According to our jailbreak cydia updates, we can recommend online jailbreak methods that are most safe to install cydia. The reason is online jailbreak methods are safe to install and uninstall, easy process in jailbreaking, no harm effects on your device.


  • Question - Is jailbreak Cydia will void my device warranty?
    Answer - Actually no. jailbreak cydia will not have any harmful effects to your device. You can install and uninstall cydia without facing any issues.


  • Question - what is silzee cydia?
    Answer - There is no cydia version as silzee cydia. You can find all the required information from the silzee cydia page.


  • Question - What is cydia lite?
    Answer - Official cydia developed by Jay Freeman is not still upgraded for new iOS versions. Because of that many jailbreak solutions support an upgraded version of Cydia as Cydia lite.


  • Question - What is cydia demo?
    Answer - Cydia demo is a version that users can experience cydia without jailbreaking.


  • Question - What are the differences between Cydia iOS and Cydia iphone?
    Answer - Both Cydia iOS , Cydia iPhone are the same. But Cydia installation methods are different according to the iOS version and device compatibility.


  • Question - What is a cydia installer?
    Answer - Cydia installer is an iOS package manager created for users to discover and install software packages on jailbroken iOS devices.


  • Question - What is the Cydia installer repo?
    Answer - A cydia installer repository ( also known as repo), is a collection of packages, tweaks ,themes and applications that can be accessed and installed on a jailbroken iOS device using the cydia installer.


  • Question - Can I get cydia iOS 17.2, cydia iOS 17.1.1, Cydia iOS 17.1, cydia iOS 17.0.1, Cydia iOS 17..0.2 and cydia iOS 17.0.3 ?
    Answer - Yes. you can install cydia for iOS 17 and higher versions using above cydia direct install methods or you can visit cydia for iOS 17 - 17.2 page for more information.


  • Question - Is cydia full version available for iOS 17?
    Answer - No, still cydia full download version has not upgraded for iOS 17. Until cydia upgrade for iOS 17 , you can get Cydia lite from above jailbreak methods.


  • Question - Is cydia free?
    Answer - yes , cydia is free.


  • Question - Can I install cydia online?
    Answer - Yes, You can install cydia online using an online jailbreak method according to your iOS version and device compatibility.


  • Question - what is cydia iPA?
    Answer - Cydia iPA is the installation file format applied by the cydia installer. An iPA file is an iOS app zip file that contains the information within and structure of an iOS app. These files are similar to the APK files that are used for android apps.


  • Question - what is Cydia sideload?
    Answer - cydia sideloading is the practice of putting apps, tweaks or modifications on to an iOS device using cydia.


  • Question - is cydia a “ Cydia store”?
    Answer - cydia is not a regular store in a classic sense. It is a package manager only available on jailbroken iOS devices.


  • Question - what is untethered cydia and tethered cydia?
    Answer - Untethered cydia - An untethered cydia jailbreak enables a device to boot up without the need for external support. When the jailbreak is finished , the device can be turned on and off as usual, and cydia will continue to work without reapplying the jailbreak every time the device restarts. Tethered Cydia - Tethered cydia jailbreak , on the other hand requires connecting the device to a computer and using a specific jailbreak method to boot up every time the device is restarted.