Cydia

Cydia is a package manager for 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. Now Cydia can be downloaded both jailbroken iDevices as well as non Jailbroken iDevices. You can know about all Cydia Download methods through this page.

It has two ways to download Cydia for iPhone or iPad versions. One is from Jailbreak solutions. Other method is from Jailbreak tools.

• Jailbreak Solutions / Methods

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

Cydia for iOS 16 to iOS 18.3 from Sileem Repo Extractor 

Cydia for iOS 17 to iOS 18.3 from Checkra1n Mirror

Cydia for iOS 16 to iOS 18.3 from Unc0ver Black Edition

Cydia for iOS 14 to iOS 17.7.2 from Zeon Repo Extractor

Cydia for iOS 15 to iOS 16.7.10 from Checkra1n Virtual

Cydia for iOS 16 to iOS 18.3 from Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak

Cydia for iOS 16 to iOS 18.3 from TiJong Xuni Jailbreak

Cydia for iOS 13 to iOS 17.7.2 from Hexxa Plus

Cydia for iOS 15 to iOS 15.8.3 from Unc0ver virtual

• Jailbreak Tools

Cydia for iOS 14 to iOS 14.8 versions from Unc0ver Jailbreak tool ( All devices) 

Cydia for iOS 14 to iOS 14.8.1 from Checkra1n Jailbreak tool ( A5 – A11 devices)

• Cydia for iOS 16 – iOS 18.3 from Sileem Repo Extractor

Sileem Repo Extractor is the best jailbreak solution to download Cydia for iOS 16 – iOS 17.7.2, iOS 18 – iOS 18.3 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, iOS 16.7, iOS 16.7.1, iOS 16.7.2, iOS 16.7.3, iOS 16.7.4, iOS 16.7.5, iOS 16.7.6, iOS 16.7.7, iOS 16.7.8, iOS 16.7.9, iOS 16.7.10, iOS 17, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.1.1, iOS 17.1.2, iOS 17.2, iOS 17.2.1, iOS 17.3, iOS 17.3.1, iOS 17.4, iOS 17.4.1, iOS 17.5, iOS 17.5.1, iOS 17.6, iOS 17.6.1, iOS 17.7.2, iOS 18, iOS 18.0.1, iOS 18.1, iOS 18.1.1, iOS 18.2, iOS 18.2.1, iOS 18.3 users 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 18.3, full functional Cydia cannot be downloaded. Most important Cydia functions are worked with Sileem Repo Extractor Cydia.

Cydia for iOS 16 to iOS 18.3 compatible iPhones – iPhone 16, iPhone 15, 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, iPhone 12 mini, 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 SE (3rd generation), iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Cydia for iPadOS 16 to iPadOS 18.3 compatible iPads – iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad (10th generation), iPad (9th generation), iPad (8th generation), iPad (7th generation), iPad (6th generation), Pad (5th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation)

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 to the iOS 18 – iOS 18.3, iOS 17.7 – iOS 17.7.2, iOS 17.6.1 – iOS 17, iOS 16.7.10 – iOS 16 version pages or iPhone Jailbreak, iPad Jailbreak, iPhone 15 Jailbreak, iPhone 14 Jailbreak , iPhone 13 Jailbreak, iPhone 12 Jailbreak pages for more Sileem jailbreak.

• Cydia for iOS 17 to iOS 18.3 from Checkra1n Mirror Jailbreak

Checkra1n Mirror is a brand new method introduced for the first time targeting iOS 17. Now Checkra1n Mirror jailbreak support has spread for all the iOS 17 versions up to the latest iOS 18.2.1 including iOS 18.3 beta.

Way to download Cydia Client from Checkra1n Mirror Jailbreak

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 Checkra1n Mirror Jailbreak > Allow > Close. 

Step 04 – Checkra1n Mirror Jailbreak profile will download to the device settings. 

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

Step 06 – Checkra1n Mirror Jailbreak Installation Process will complete within a few seconds. 

Step 07 – Go to your device Home-screen, You can see the Checkra1n Mirror Jailbreak solution there. Open the downloaded Checkra1n Mirror Jailbreak.

Step 08 – Click on the GO button > Open the CodeGen app download alone with Checkra1n Mirror jailbreak > Click the GET THE APP CODE > Tap and hold to copy the code > Open the Checkra1n Mirror Jailbreak app again > Paste the copied code there > Press CONTINUE button >  Wait until complete the process > Click on the INSTALL CYDIA CLIENT button > Allow > Close. 

Step 09 – Go to Settings > Profile Downloaded > Cydia > Install > Enter device passcode > Install > Ok > Now it is available Cydia on your device homescreen.

• Cydia for iOS 16 to iOS 18.3 from Unc0ver Black Edition

Unc0ver Black Edition is another brand new solution to install Cydia dark version on your iOS 16 to iOS 18.3 running devices. For the first time it was introduced targeting iOS 16 and now its support has spread to all the iOS 16 and above versions up to iOS 18.3.

Way to download Cydia dark from Unc0ver Black Edition

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 Unc0ver Black Edition > Allow > Close. 

Step 04 – Unc0ver Black Edition profile will download to the device settings. 

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

Step 06 – Unc0ver Black Edition Installation Process will complete within a few seconds. 

Step 07 – Go to your device Home-screen, You can see the Unc0ver Black Edition there. Open the downloaded Unc0ver Dark app.

Step 08 – Click the Start button > CONTINUE > It will check the device compatibility > Go > Wait until complete the Unc0ver Dark Jailbreak process > Click the DOWNLOAD button > Allow > Close.

Step 09 – Go to the device Settings > Profile Downloaded > Install darkCydia2 > Enter device passcode > Install > Done. 

Step 10 – Now Cydia 2 Dark app is available on your device`s homescreen. Open it and download jailbreak apps, tweaks and more from Cydia 2 dark app. 

• Cydia for iOS 16 to iOS 16.7.10 from Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak

Checkra1n Jailbreak is a permanent jailbreak tool which is based on the Checkm8 exploit. It is not a secret that Checkra1n Jailbreak tool is not supported for iOS 16 to iOS 16.7.10 versions. So Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak is an alternative for it. You can download the Cydia lite version after the Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak Process.

Way to download Cydia dark from Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak

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 Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak > Allow > Close. 

Step 04 – Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak profile will download to the device settings. 

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

Step 06 – Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak Installation Process will complete within a few seconds. 

Step 07 – Go to your device Home-screen, You can see the Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak there. Open the downloaded Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak app.

Step 08 – When open the Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak app, you can see Cydia 2 app is there. Tap Cydia 2 > Install Cydia 2 > wait until complete the Checkra1n Virtual Jailbreak process > Install Cydia 2. Now you can download jailbreak apps, tweaks from Cydia 2. 

• Cydia for iOS 14 to iOS 17.7.2 from Zeon Repo Extractor

Zeon Repo Extractor is the best way to download Cydia for iOS 14 to iOS 18 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, iOS 15.7.9, iOS 15.8, iOS 15.8.1, iOS 15.8.2, iOS 15.8.3 versions, all the iOS 16 – iOS 16.7.10 and iOS 17 – iOS 17.7.2 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 16 to iOS 18.3 from Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak

Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak is a little bit different from other solutions because it works as a package manager installer. Cydia lite, Cydia 2, Cydia 2 dark as well as Sileo lite versions can be installed through Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak Solution. So it has three Cydia package manager installation methods.

Way to download Cydia from Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak

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 Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak > Allow > Close. 

Step 04 – Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak profile will download to the device settings. 

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

Step 06 – Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak Installation Process will complete within a few seconds. 

Step 07 – Go to your device Home-screen, You can see the Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak there. Open the downloaded Hacksn0w Online Semi Jailbreak app.

Step 08 – Click on the START NOW > wait until complete the Hacksnow Online Semi Jailbreak process > Click on the CONTINUE button > Now it is given Cydia, Sileo, Cydia 2 and Cydia 2 Black package managers to download. > Choose your favorite app to install.

• Cydia for iOS 16 to iOS 18.3 from TiJong Xuni Jailbreak

TiJong Xuni Jailbreak released for the first time targeting Cydia 2 installation for iOS 16. Now it has added support up to iOS 18.3 beta. All the iOS versions between iOS 16 and iOS 18.3 are fully compatible with TiJong Xuni Jailbreak. This jailbreak comes with Chinese, Japanese and English languages.

Way to download Cydia from TiJong Xuni Jailbreak

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 TiJong Xuni Jailbreak > Allow > Close. 

Step 04 – TiJong Xuni Jailbreak profile will download to the device settings. 

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

Step 06 – TiJong Xuni Jailbreak Installation Process will complete within a few seconds. 

Step 07 – Go to your device Home-screen, You can see the TiJong Xuni Jailbreak there. Open the downloaded TiJong Xuni Jailbreak app.

Step 08 – Click on the JAILBREAK button > Wait until complete the jailbreak process > Click the DOWNLOAD CYDIA 2 button > Allow > Close.

Step 09 – Go to the Settings of your device > Profile Downloaded > Install > Enter Device passcode > Install > Done > OK. It is available Cydia 2 on your device homescreen. Open it and install any number of jailbreak apps.

• Cydia for iOS 13 to iOS 17.7.2 from Hexxa Plus

Hexxa Plus is the best method to download Cydia for iOS 13 to iOS 17.6.1 running 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, iOS 13.7, iOS 14 – iOS 14.8.1, iOS 15 – iOS 15.8.3, iOS 16 – iOS 16.7.10, iOS 17 – iOS 17.7.2 running iPhones are compatible with Hexxa Plus.

Way to download Hexxa Plus 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 Methods category > Tap the Hexxa Plus > Allow > Close.

Step 04 – Now you have installed three app categories from Hexxa Plus as the Hexxa Plus Repo Extractor, Hexxa Tweaks and Hexxa App Store to your iPhone / iPad. 

Step 04 – Open the downloaded Hexxa Plus Repo Extractor. 

Step 05 – Tap the Hexxa Plus repo extractor > Install > Allow > Close Profile. 

Step 06 – Open the installed Hexxa Plus Repo Extractor > Get Repos > App Managers > Copy the Cydia http://ios.cyrepo.tk repo > Done. 

Step 07 – Click on the Extract Repo > Paste the copied repo url here > OK > Download Cydia > Allow > Close profile. 

Step 08 – Open the Settings tab > Profile download > Install > Provide the device passcode > Install > Done > Check the homescreen > Cydia will be available on homescreen.

• Cydia for iOS 15 to iOS 15.8.3 from Unc0ver virtual Jailbreak

iOS 15 to iOS 15.8.3 users are available an alternative Unc0ver Jailbreak solution because Unc0ver Jailbreak tool does not support for iOS 15 to iOS 15.8.3. Those users can download the Cydia lite version after the Unc0ver virtual Jailbreak process.

Way to download Cydia from Unc0ver virtual Jailbreak

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 Unc0ver virtual Jailbreak > Allow > Close. 

Step 04 – Unc0ver virtual Jailbreak profile will download to the device settings. 

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

Step 06 – Unc0ver virtual Jailbreak Installation Process will complete within a few seconds. 

Step 07 – Go to your device Home-screen, You can see the Unc0ver virtual Jailbreak there. Open the downloaded Unc0ver virtual Jailbreak app.

Step 08 – Click on the Jailbreak button > OK > wait until complete the Unc0ver Virtual Jailbreak process > Install Cydia > Allow > Close.

Step 09 – Go to the Settings tab > Profile Downloaded > Install > Enter Device Passcode > Install > Done. 

Step 10 – Now Cydia is available on your homescreen. Work with it to install Jailbreak apps.

• Cydia for iOS 14 to iOS 14.8.1 from Zylon

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 11 to iOS 14.8 users can jailbreak their devices for Cydia. After the successful Unc0ver jailbreak process it automatically installs Cydia. Here are the ways to download Cydia and compatibility with it. 

iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone11, iPhone 11 pro, iPhone 11 pro max, iPhone XS, XS Max, 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, iPhone 5s,12.9 iPad Pro (2nd gen.12.9)  iPad Pro, 1st gen.10.5 iPad Pro, 9.7 iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad,5th gen, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, 3rd gen 2018 iPad Pro models & iPod touch 6G

Refer the official Unc0ver site to get step guides to jailbreak your iOS 11 to iOS 14.8 iPhones and iPads for full functional Cydia.

• Checkra1n for iOS 12 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. Checkra1n jailbreak is based on the Checkm8 bootrom exploit. Checkra1n jailbreak cannot be revised and it is possible to install Cydia after the successful jailbreak process. 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 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, Hacksn0w Online Semi-Jailbreak 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.