Cydia ( All trusted iOS 13 – iOS 17 Methods)

Cydia

Cydia is a package manager for jailbroken iDevices. After every jailbreak process, it automatically installs Cydia. Cydia helps to install jailbreak apps tweaks and many more third party apps, which is not available on Apple app store. 

Cydia download and installing methods vary according to your iPhone / iPad versions.

Almost all following Cydia download methods can be experienced via the Sileem App Installer. Download Sileem App Installer to download all the Cydia download methods.

Cydia for iOS 16 – iOS 17

Sileem Repo Extractor is the best jailbreak solution to download Cydia for iOS 16 users. 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 16.5, iOS 16.5.1, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.6.1 and iOS 16.7 users including iOS 17 can install lite version of Cydia from Sileem Repo Extractor now. Because of not having jailbreak tools for iOS 16 and higher versions up to iOS 16.5.1, full functional Cydia cannot be downloaded. Most important Cydia functions are worked with Sileem Repo Extractor Cydia.

Way to download Sileem Repo Extractor Cydia.

Step 01 – Download Sileem from the above button. 

Step 02 – It will download the Sileem App Installer into your Device settings. Go to the Profile download. Complete the installation process of Sileem App Installer.

Step 03 – Open the downloaded Sileem App Installer. > Tap the Get button of Jailbreak Solutions category > Tap the Sileem Repo Extractor > Allow > Close.

Step 04 – Sileem Repo Extractor profile will download to the device settings.

Step 05 – Go to your device Settings > Profile download > Enter the Device passcode.

Step 06 – Sileem Repo Extractor Installation Process will complete within a few seconds. 

Step 07 – Go to your device Home-screen, You can see the Sileem repo Extractor there. Open the downloaded Sileem Repo Extractor. 

Step 08 – Tap the All repo URLs > Jailbreak app managers > tap the Copy Button > Go Back > tap Extract a repo > Paste the repo URL > click the Extract a Repo button. 

Step 09 – Now you can download the Cydia Lite version by tapping the download button > Allow > Close the Profile > Open the Settings tab > Profile downloaded > Install Cydia > Enter the device passcode > Install > Done. 
Step 10 – Check the homescreen. It is available the Cydia on your iOS 16 and higher device.

Refer more Sileem jailbreak apps from the following pages

iOS 17 Jailbreak

iOS 16.7 Jailbreak

iOS 16.6 / iOS 16.6.1 Jailbreak ( Beta )

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 to iOS 16.2 Jailbreak

iPhone Jailbreak

iPad Jailbreak

iPhone 14 Jailbreak

iPhone 13 Jailbreak

iPhone 12 Jailbreak

Cydia for iOS 15 – iOS 15.7.9

Zeon Repo Extractor is the best way to download Cydia for iOS 15 to iOS 15.7.8 versions. It is the best jailbreak solution ever for iOS 15, iOS 15.0.1, iOS 15.0.2, iOS 15.1, iOS 15.1.1, iOS 15.2, iOS 15.2.1, iOS 15.3, iOS 15.3.1, iOS 15.4, iOS 15.4.1, iOS 15.5, iOS 15.6, iOS 15.6.1, iOS 15.7, iOS 15.7.1, iOS 15.7.2, iOS 15.7.3, iOS 15.7.4, iOS 15.7.5, iOS 15.7.6, iOS 15.7.7, iOS 15.7.8 and iOS 15.7.9 versions. Zeon Repo extractor offers an easy way to install Cydia. You can download Cydia by repo extracting method.

Way to download Zeon Repo Extractor Cydia.

Refer more jailbreak apps from the iOS 15 and Higher jailbreak page

Cydia for iOS 14 – iOS 14.8.1

There are three ways to download Cydia for iOS 14 to iOS 14.8.1.

• Zylon for iOS 14 – iOS 14.8.1 version ( All devices)

Zylon is compatible with all the iOS 14 to iOS 14.8.1 running devices to install Cydia. Zylon is a community based development to install jailbreak apps including Cydia. First of all you must download the Sileem App Installer to download Zylon.

Way to download Zylon Cydia

Step 01 – Download Sileem from the above button. 

Step 02 – It will download the Sileem App Installer into your Device settings. Go to the Profile download. Complete the installation process of Sileem App Installer.

Step 03 – Open the downloaded Sileem App Installer. > Third Party AppStores > Download Zylon AppStores 

Step 04 – It will download the Zylon AppStore into your Device settings. Go to the Profile download. Complete the installation process of Sileem App Installer. 

Step 05 – Open the downloaded Zylon app > Jailbreak apps > tap on Cydia > Allow > Close the profile. 

Step 06 – Open the Settings tab > Tap on the Profile download > install > Enter device Passcode > Install > Done. 

Step 07 – Cydia will be downloaded on device Homescreen.

• Unc0ver for iOS 14 to iOS 14.8 versions ( All devices)

Unc0ver is a Semi Untethered jailbreak tool. It is the most successful and most famous jailbreak tool in the world. iOS 14 to iOS 14.8 users can jailbreak their devices for Cydia. After the successful Unc0ver jailbreak process it automatically installs Cydia.

Refer the official Unc0ver site to get step guides to jailbreak your iOS 14 to iOS 14.8 iPhones and iPads for Cydia.

• Checkra1n for iOS 14 to iOS 14.8.1( A5 – A11 devices)

Checkra1n is a semi-tethered jailbreak tool. It is a very famous permanent jailbreak tool. You cannot remove the jailbreak without hardware replacement. That’s why it is called a permanent jailbreak. But it only works with A5-A11 iPhones and iPads. After every successful Checkrain jailbreak process, Cydia can be installed.

Refer to the official Checkra1n site and get a step guide to jailbreak iOS 14 to iOS 14.8.1 A5 to A11 iPhones and iPads for Cydia.

Cydia for iOS 13 – iOS 13.7

iOS 13 to iOS 13.7 users are available with three methods to download Cydia.

• Hexxa Plus for iOS 13 – iOS 13.7 version

Hexxa Plus is the best method to download Cydia for iOS 13 to iOS 13.7 devices. iOS 13, iOS 13.1, iOS 13.1.1, iOS 13.1.2, iOS 13.1.3, iOS 13.2, iOS 13.2.2, iOS 13.2.3, iOS 13.3, iOS 13.3.1, iOS 13.4, iOS 13.4.1, iOS 13.5, iOS 13.5.1, iOS 13.6, iOS 13.6.1 and iOS 13.7 iPhones are compatible with Hexxa Plus.

Way to download Hexxa Plus Cydia

• Unc0ver for iOS 13 to iOS 13.7 versions.

All the iOS 13 to iOS 13.7 users can jailbreak their devices using the Unc0ver Semi-Untethered Jailbreak tool. It is possible to get three types of step guides from the official Unc0ver site. Choose any of them to complete  the jailbreak process for Cydia.

• Checkra1n for iOS 13 to iOS 13.7 versions.

Checkrain is Semi-tethered jailbreak tool for iOS 13 to iOS 13.7 versions. Checkra1n jailbreak is based on the Checkm8 bootrom exploit. You can jailbreak your devices using Checkra1n jailbreak tool permanently. Checkra1n jailbreak cannot be revised and it is possible to install Cydia after the successful jailbreak process. Visit the official Checkra1n site to get the download link and guide.

Cydia alternatives

There are many Cydia alternatives in the world. But, all the following listed Cydia alternatives never require device jailbreaking.

• Sileo

Sileo is the best Cydia alternative. It is a default app manager for Taurine, Odyssey, Chimera and Electra jailbreak tools. Also It is available as a Sileo app for non jailbroken iPhones running any iOS version. You can install it from Sileem , Zeon, Hexxa Plus and Zylon.

• Zebra App

Another package manager for jailbroken iPhones, iPads and iPod touches. But it is only compatible with iOS 8 to iOS 13 jailbroken iDevices. You have to use the official Zebra repo as a Cydia replacement. https://getzbra.com/ is the official repo of Zebra package manager.

• Installer5

Installer5 is another best Cydia alternative. But it is only available for iOS 10 to iOS 13 versions only. Using the official Installer5 repo, it is possible to install it for jailbroken devices. https://apptapp.me/repo is the official Installer5 repo.

• AppValley

AppValley is one of the best Cydia alternatives for non jailbroken devices. No need to jailbreak iPhone and iPads to install AppValley. Also AppValley is not a jailbreak tool. We can categorize AppValley as a third party app installer.

• Panda Helper

Panda Helper is for jailbroken iDevices. It brings unofficial apps and tweaks for your device for customization. It is available with lots of tweaks, games, ++ apps under Panda Helper.

FAQ of Cydia

• What is jailbreaking?

Jailbreak is the process of removing software restrictions of iPhones. After removing software restrictions, it is possible to access the iOS system of your iPhone. Jailbreak tool is the way for jailbreaking. After the jailbreak process it automatically installs  full functional Cydia.

• Is it possible to install Cydia without jailbreaking?

Yes! It is possible to install Cydia without jailbreaking. But it is not fully accessible. Most important system functional work with Cydia which is installed without jailbreaking.

• Is it safe to install Cydia?

As it explained, there are two ways to install Cydia. One is by jailbreaking. With jailbreaking cydia installing methods is a little bit of a risk. Because it removes software restrictions. Installing Cydia without a jailbreak method is not at risk. It never removes the iPhone`s warranty.

• What is Online Cydia?

Cydia is a package manager for iOS Devices. After the jailbreak it installs automatically. But online Cydia never asks device jailbreak for Cydia. You can install Cydia online using direct app or repo extractor. Online Cydia never wants Computer or Mac support. 

• Can I install Cydia without a computer?

Yes! It is possible to install Cydia without a computer. But you cannot install fully functional Cydia. Only can install limited functional Cydia with NO PC.

• How to uninstall/remove Cydia?

If you want to remove Cydia installed by jailbreaking your iPhone, it needs to upgrade your iPhone version. But it is easy to install or uninstall an online Cydia app by removing it. Online Cydia removal never asks for version upgrade.

• What is a Package Manager?

Package manager is very similar to the App store. It helps you to download and install many jailbreak apps and tweaks for your iPhones.

• Is jailbreak legal?

Yes! Jailbreak is legal. According to the Digital Millennium Copyright act in 2012 it is legal. But it has some risk to claim device warranty. But you can remove jailbreak by upgrading your iPhone version via iTunes. After removing jailbreak, you can claim the device warranty again.