How to install Cydia and what is it for?

If you are a lucky owner of a device made by Apple, namely Iphone or Ipad, then you've probably heard about such a procedure as Jailbreak. This procedure makes it possible to significantly expand the capabilities of your device - to install so-called tweaks that provide new features, as well as free to install games and applications that otherwise would have to be paid. In this article, we'll show you how to install Cydia, the main application that appears after the JailBreak procedure.

First of all, we consider it our duty to warn readers that the procedure for obtaining full access to the file system of the device is not approved by Apple and deprives the owner of the device of the right to warranty repair and maintenance. You perform all the procedures described in this article at your own risk.

So, how to install Cydia on our device? First of all, you need a device with a connection cable and a personal computer. On a personal computer you need to download and install one of the hacker applications - Absinthe or RedSn0w. After that, you need to connect the device to the computer and make a full backup, and then reset it to the factory settings - this will help to free memory, and therefore significantly accelerate the "escape from prison" - that's what hackers called Iphone and Ipad. After the backup is saved and the device is completely clean, you can safely start the downloaded application and press the Jailbreak button - after that the installation of Cydia will begin. The whole process takes about twenty minutes, during which it is best to go to the kitchen to drink coffee - the more you look at the black backlit screen of the Iphone or Ipad, the stronger will be the desire to intervene in the unlocking process, and you can not do this categorically .

After all the necessary operations are performed, the device will reboot. If everything went well and you were able to install Cydia, its icon will appear on the first desktop. If the icon does not, try restarting the device - perhaps, after that, Cydia will appear. If it did not help even reboot, most likely there was some error during the installation, and the only solution would be to repeat the entire procedure.

So, we figured out how to install Cydia, but readers are probably wondering what should be done next? And then you need to go to the program that appeared on the desktop, and then enter the addresses of the main repositories (they can be easily found on the Internet) in the Sources section. After the URLs are registered and added, you can start installing additional packages. Typically, most users do Jailbreak in order to be able to install hacked copies of paid toys and programs on their own devices. If you are one of them, you will need the Installous program, which contains links to the latest versions of the most hacked programs. Be prepared for the fact that downloads will be made from free file hosting, which means that the download speed will leave much to be desired. Also remember that although you will be offered to update the hacked application in the App Store, you will not be able to do this, because the system will notice that you have not paid for the program you are trying to update. Well, if you just want to make your iPhone or aipad more beautiful - your attention is offered a lot of interesting tweaks that add various ornaments to the iOS interface.

We hope that after reading this article you have no questions about how to install Cydia. Once again, we recall that the editorial team is not responsible for all the actions you are taking with your equipment. All the operations you do solely on your own initiative, fully aware that their consequences may differ from those described in this text.