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Cydia is a replacement packaging and repository manager for the original Installer.app for the iPhone or iPod touch. It was created by Jay Freeman to replace BSD Subsystem and Installer.app. Cydia is a UI frontend to his Open Source APT for Debian called Telesphoreo. Cydia pomonella is the scientific name for the codling moth, which is what we often think of the as the stereotypical apple worm.

To get Cydia you need to have Installer.app already. Then just add http://apptapp.saurik.com/ as a source to Installer and install the package “Cydia Installer” from the “System” category.

Cydia itself looks similar to Installer.app but add many improvements to organization, functionality and performance of Installer. With Cydia you:

See the number of apps in each category
See details of what installing each app include such as file size and functionality added
Search for apps by name
See changes to your currently installed apps and available upgrades
See details of currently installed app and easily manage them

Currently with the release of the iPhone 3G which comes with OS 2.0 and the related iPhone pwnage tools many of the apps written for the older Installer.app have to be ported over so developers are working on that. In the next few weeks you will start to see more and more apps in Cydia with lots of cool new features, so check back often.

Note: The quick and easy way to get Cydia on your iPhone is to install it using QuickPwn.

Update: For Windows users with the iPhone 2.1 software update, you can get both Cydia and Installer on your iPhone really quickly and easily by installing the QuickPwn software on your Windows PC. The entire process is streamlined and takes only a few minutes.

Update: Ultrasn0w for iPhone 3G or 3GS is ready. You can now jailbreak and unlock your iPhone 3G or 3GS with OS 3.0 firmware.
1. Ensure you have upgraded to iPhone OS 3.0
2. Jailbreak your iPhone 3G using redsn0w or PwnageTool & if you have the 3GS use the purplera1n installer app to jailbreak it instead. (after this step you will have Cydia)
3. Run Cydia
4. Add the repo repo666.ultrasn0w.com to Cydia. (that last o is actually the number zero)
5. Search for ‘ultrasn0w’ in cydia and install ultrasn0w
6. Reboot your iPhone 3G
7. T-Mobile USA users should disable 3G before using ultrasn0w

Update: Purplesn0w can also unlock your iPhone 3GS, so use it instead of Ultrasn0w if you wish. The steps are exactly the same as the above. Only use this repo source in Cydia apt.geohot.com and install Purplesn0w from there.

Update: If you have OS 3.1.2 you can use blackra1n or PwnageTool 3.1.4 to jailbreak and get Cydia installed on your iPhone or iPod touch.

Use iPhone mods and hacks at your own risk! Installing 3rd Party iPhone apps requires you to jailbreak the iPhone before installing the native software and apps. Browse the full list of all iPhone and iPod touch native 3rd party apps filed under the software category.

Cydia Developer’s website is here

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338 Reviews on “Cydia”

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1. 60
   January 11th, 2009 at 4:59 am arlington says:

   I Quickpwned my iPhone 3G a few days ago, after a couple of months reading about the subject. I was actually terrified of something going wrong.

   QuickPwn is a piece of cake. That’s it, my iPhone worked like a charm. I have never been happier!

2. 59
   January 8th, 2009 at 5:45 pm Ubuntu says:

   No, it’s perfectly legal. Apple doesn’t like people doing it, but they can’t do anything about it. As US citizens, by law we have the right to modify something that is our property. If you legally bought your iPhone, there should be no problem. But be warned, Apple will not help you if you break your iPhone Jailbreaking it.

3. 58
   January 5th, 2009 at 7:20 pm perla says:

   I just got an ipod touch and I was wondering if there was ANY way to get cydia on here?

4. 57
   January 3rd, 2009 at 5:53 pm yay says:

   Have not yet gone to a forum where ppl have not encountered problems with jailbreaking their iphone.
   Disappointed as I and most would be with some missing functions, ie MMS, Bluetooth file transfer and video, I would prefer Apple to address these issues by way of pressure from customers.
   The hot tip is, unless you are an expert at hacking…..
   DON’T FCUKING DO IT!!!!

5. 56
   December 21st, 2008 at 9:56 pm bala says:

   cydia is a good one or not? i hv little confussion… pls give idea to unlock my 3g iphone without any problem in my future.. thanks in advance to all frnds.

6. 55
   December 17th, 2008 at 2:34 pm Erik says:

   You can Jailbreak your iphone 3G even if its on a contract just make sure that when your it on a software like Pwnage make sure you unselect “Activate iPhone” before continuing the process. it is illegal and it does violate your warranty jailbreaking. you can always restore it to factory settings if something goes wrong or if you simply change your mind later on.

7. 54
   December 17th, 2008 at 4:41 am Yoda says:

   Had the same problem. I had to restore my iphone via itunes. Then reinstalled cydia. Everything seems okay for now. I read some other forums that the Kate app might be the culprit but not sure. I also installed cydia on my wifes phone and it worked the first time.

8. 53
   December 17th, 2008 at 12:56 am TOUFIC SAAD says:

   i have installed ILOG on my i phone from cydia installer but my credit card could not be processed by your system so please inform me if you have other means of payment like bank transfer or else

9. 52
   December 16th, 2008 at 1:18 am norm says:

   i have cyida and i updated it and now every-time i click it it disapears and goes back to my regular screen i think i need to reinstall cydia but i dont kno how what should i do any suggestions?

10. 51
    December 14th, 2008 at 8:57 am alfredo juarez says:

    me too, this program is great

11. 50
    December 13th, 2008 at 6:55 pm cydia says:

    actually I have already used this software it is better than installer

12. 49
    December 13th, 2008 at 2:38 am dinesh says:

    cydia is super software

13. 48
    December 8th, 2008 at 10:17 am Andrew M says:

    In order to get Cydia or Installer, you have to jailbreak the Iphone using the program called ” Quickpwn ” for Windows or ” Pwnage ” for Macs. Remember the Iphones have different firmwares. The latest are 2.1 and 2.2 . So first download Quickpwn 2.1 or 2.2 version. Then download Iphone 3g 2.1 or 2.2 ipsw (firmware) respectively. If you don’t know where to get Quickpwn or ipsw, google them. Then run the Quickpwn and follow the procedures step by step. At certain point, the Quickpwn will ask you whether you want to add Cydia, Installer, or Replace Boot Logos. Of course, you want to add them. The tricky part is to put Iphone into recovery mode ( DFU mode by holding power and home button ). If you do it right, Quickpwn will jailbreak your Iphone automatically. Tadada. With Cydia, you can install Cycorder ( Camcorder ), Mixtube ( download youtube to your phones ), Winterboard ( Changing your homescreen ) , Pdanet ( using Iphone as modem ) and other incredible apps that Itunes won’t provide. Check the youtube for video instructions.

14. 47
    December 7th, 2008 at 9:52 pm nitin says:

    hey cydia is only for unlocked(jailbroken) phone………u have a 2 yrs contract

15. 46
    December 7th, 2008 at 7:14 am Raymond says:

    Same here.
    When i start the dialer is shuts down in a few seconds
    When i dial with the contacts or answer an inkomming call i can only hang-up by turning of the iphone

16. 45
    December 6th, 2008 at 12:46 pm Salim says:

    pls can anyone tell me how to jailbreak 3G iphone with details

17. 44
    December 6th, 2008 at 12:37 pm Sonja says:

    I only get an error message when I try to instal cydia instaler. “Error unable to decode package”
    What do I do???

18. 43
    December 3rd, 2008 at 2:31 am mitch says:

    hi guys… i bought my iphone couple days ago and loaded it with cydia and i think i went a little out of hand filling up cool apps in my iphone… but this is my problem now… i cant dial any numbers to my phone.. i will need to go to contacts and call from there… any help pls???

19. 42
    December 2nd, 2008 at 2:31 pm Arun says:

    heyy guys.how do i degrade my iPod touch from version 2.2 to 2.1??? or does anyone know how to jailbreak the version 2.2???

20. 41
    November 27th, 2008 at 10:58 am mostafa says:

    i have the same issue as above..need assistance

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