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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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353 Reviews on “Cydia”

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1. 180
   May 25th, 2009 at 7:07 pm Jsdodgers says:

   Thank you so much. I have already downloaded tons of free apps from that website. Btw, you have to download a certain program from Cydia in order to actually get them onto your iTouch or iPhone.

2. 179
   May 25th, 2009 at 10:49 am noonee says:

   i have ipod touch 16 g so i wont to downloads everythings abouth ipod touch programmes or movies or …..?
   so i need answer?
   how can i downloads cidya?

3. 178
   May 24th, 2009 at 6:33 pm Batman says:

   Its free, if ou have to pay its not the right one/

4. 177
   May 24th, 2009 at 6:32 pm Batman says:

   Yes

5. 176
   May 24th, 2009 at 12:48 am mmm says:

   U gotta download winterboard off cydia then u hust check the themes etc u want

6. 175
   May 20th, 2009 at 7:03 am Kevin says:

   Hey I found a new website where you can download apps and sync them right to your ipod or iphone, you will have to do a little sshing before you can sync but it is pretty easy. it has every app in the app store only free. check it out: appulo.us I have already downloaded like 25 apps… If you need any help getting set up email me kmclen1565@yahoo.com

7. 174
   May 20th, 2009 at 3:03 am DENALI says:

   all on the big shift

8. 173
   May 18th, 2009 at 3:43 pm sergio adam says:

   i don;t have video when i try to luch a cartoon,what program do i need

9. 172
   May 15th, 2009 at 9:43 pm elyza says:

   i download sendsong before from cydia. where i could download music form itunes and i use it as a ringtone also. but since i locked my iphone. they reset everything i lost all the program that i used to have. now my question is…what is the new program from cydia that i can download again so i can use all the music that i have on my itunes to become my ringtone. thanks

10. 171
    May 15th, 2009 at 2:27 pm pat says:

    bv

11. 170
    May 15th, 2009 at 8:31 am Blaine says:

    I have ATT & have always had it. I jailbroke my phone a month or so ago and I’m glad I did. I have a lot more choices now and have been able to really customize my phone. If you use ATT you don’t have to unlock you phone (which allows you to use other carriers) but you can jailbreak it (which is easier & allows you to use Cydia. Take your time and follow the instructions and you’ll be fine. Email Kyle (see above posts) if you have problems or questions - he really helped me a lot. (Thanks Kyle!)

12. 169
    May 15th, 2009 at 6:33 am Uchemp says:

    I’m looking into getting the Iphone but I’m not sure if i want to get the contract through ATT or buy it off line and go through T mobile. If i goto ATT to get the phone and contract can I still use Cydia and the apps? can I Jailbreak the phone. all on ATT network. Iv heard mixed story’s about if cydia will work on ATT network or not. Im just looking for the best deal when it comes to this. can anyone give me a straight answer?

13. 168
    May 14th, 2009 at 4:43 pm Kevin says:

    yes it is worth it, I don’t leave home without mine. you can go to the app store and download an app named iCall and use your ipod touch like an iphone as long as you have an internet connection. I live and work with wifi everywhere even in my car. (sprint WIFI router)so I got rid of my cell phone adn save about 100 bucks a month. email me with any questions. kmclen1565@yahoo.com

14. 167
    May 14th, 2009 at 4:35 pm Kevin says:

    Just put your phone into restore mode plu it in and let it sit for about 15 minutes and it will go back to where it was. If that doesn’t work just restore in itunes and try again. I had the same problem at first and I found out this method by accident.

15. 166
    May 14th, 2009 at 4:29 pm Kevin says:

    Apple cannot say what you can do with a device that you own. That would be like the contractor who built your house saying that it is illegal to paint your house. You got some bad information from somewhere. It would take a movement by the house and the senate to accomplish that. Check your facts. Apple can’t make laws. only the goverment can. (sorry typing on ipod)

16. 165
    May 14th, 2009 at 3:18 pm Kevin says:

    Just connect your device to itunes and click sync and it will automatically back up

17. 164
    May 14th, 2009 at 3:00 pm Kevin says:

    Make sure you back up your device in Itunes and you will get your apps back. backup your music, pics, videos ect. Itunes will reinstall your apps and purchased items on your 1st sync after jailbreak. I tunes cannot tell a jailbroken device from a non jailbroken device. To me jail break was well worth it and if you decide that you don’t like it, or have to bring your device in for repair or replacement you just restore your device in itunes and no one will ever know that it was jailbroken. It’s NOT illegal to jailbreak your iphone or ipod touch. Buty apple doesn’t like it and will void your warenty if they find out, but they never have to find out.. email me if you have anymore questions…. kmclen1565@yahoo.com

18. 163
    May 14th, 2009 at 7:26 am elizabeth says:

    Can someone who have installed themes on their Iphone and 3g touch Ipod, please walk me thru from beginning to end, I’m not “computer savy”, and do not want to mess up my Iphone. I have been reading all the comments, put it gets confusing, please help!!!!! thank you.

19. 162
    May 13th, 2009 at 7:29 pm Ion McKinney says:

    *Installer
    *Cydia
    *Winzip

20. 161
    May 11th, 2009 at 8:26 pm Kevin says:

    that is not true!!! i bought the 3 year warranty on mine and i have exchanged it 3 times at best buy. all you have to do is restre in itunes and no questions will be asked. i figure if i am going to pay an extra 65.00 i will have a new ipod every couple of months, broken or not

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