In order to access to the apps and tweaks you want for free, you will need to add the best Cydia sources. The right Cydia source is your gate to access to millions of free apps and tweaks. Now here is a list of luscious yet mouth-watering Cydia sources for all kinds of iPad available on earth including iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2, and iPad Mini 3. See how to add a Cydia repo or a Cydia Source and add them right away!

1. BigBoss

BigBoss is one of the best Cydia sources for iPad, iPad 2 or the latest iPad Mini 3. It works impeccably on iOS 8, iOS 7, iOS 6 as well as a few previous iOS versions. The number of apps is one reason that Saurik, the founder of Cydia, put it as one of the default Cydia sources. If you are using iOS 8, 8.1, or 8.2, you can get Springtomize 3, Activator, or SBSettings from BigBoss repo for free. 

Source URL: http://apt.thebigboss.org/repofiles/cydia/

2. Sinful iPhone

The number of iPad apps available in the Cydia App Store is not comparable to iPhone apps. However, Sinful iPhone is a great Cydia source that provides you a bundle of cracked apps for iPad include themes, games, and tweaks.

Source URL: http://sinfuliphonerepo.com/

3. ParrotGeek

We don’t see ParrotGeek repo when iPad and iPad 2 was released. However, we have to recommend this Cydia source for iPad, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 or any iPad that is running on iOS 8. ParrotGeek repo comes with some popular Cydia apps such as Adrenaline and Siri Old Voice. Both of these apps are very constructive for iOS 8 users.

Source URL: http://parrotgeek.net/repo/

4. ModMyi

How many times you have heard of ModMyi while searching for the best Cydia sources for iPad? It is N times! ModMyi is frequently mentioned in many jailbreak related websites because it is a must to do so. ModMyi comes with many high quality jailbreak apps, tweaks, games, themes, and mods. This Cydia source always up to date and you can always get the latest app for your iPad.

Source URL: http://apt.modmyi.com/

5. xSellize

Except ModMyi, xSellize is yet another household name when it comes to the best Cydia sources for iPad. xSellize has been in the market since Cydia was released. At that time, the first generation of iPad was popular and xSellize already feeding iPad users with tons of awesome games. iPad screen is bigger than iPhone therefore many iPad users love to download games from xSellize repo and play them on an iPad. Until today, xSellize is still the best Cydia sources for game hacks.

Source URL: http://cydia.xsellize.com/

More Cydia Sources for iPad: Insanelyi, iHacksRepo, AppCake, ZodTTD & MacCiti, Ryan Petrich, Karen’s Pineapple, Ste Packaging, iSpazio, Couria, Telesphoreo Tangelo, HackYouriPhone, and BiteYourApple.

Do you own an iPad and you think there is a great Cydia source or Cydia repo that we left out? Please do not hesitate to use the comment features and let us know.

Speaking about the number of apps available in this Cydia repo, BigBoss covers thousands of apps, tweaks, themes, icons, wallpapers, and many other things that an iOS user needs to customize their iPhone 6, new iPad, and iPod Touch. The number of apps is what makes BigBoss number one most wanted repository.

Most Popular Apps in BigBoss Repo

For those who is new to jailbreak and Cydia, you might want to try out some of the most popular apps available in BigBoss repo.

1. Winterboard – Winterboard allows you to customize the look of your iOS device which Apple doesn’t. You can download free wallpapers, themes, and icons from this app.
2. iBlacklist – This app allows you to block any unwanted calls or SMS. You can also set auto reply for blocked calls.
3. Folder Enhancer
4. Flashlight – You no longer need to carry a flashlight if you have this app installed in your iPhone 6.

Bigboss Alternatives or Competitors: ModMyi, iSpazio, ZodTTD, and STE Packaging.

iBlacklist – One of the best Cydia apps available in BigBoss Repo

How to Restore BigBoss Repo

Just in case you delete or remove this repository by mistake, you can always restore it or add it with the steps below. It takes less than 5 minutes to do it.

Method 1 – The Easiest Way

1. Open Cydia and tap on More Package Sources.
2. You will see a list of the default Cydia sources here. Look for BigBoss and tap on it. There will be an icon showing it is not installed.
3. Tap OK when you are prompt with a warning message. Return to your Cydia and you will see BigBoss is added.

BigBoss Repo URL

Method 2 – The More Complicated Way

You may follow the second method here to add BigBoss repo to a jailbreak iOS device just in case the above method is not working for you.

1. Open Cydia and go to Manage -> Sources -> Edit -> Add.
2. You will be prompt to enter the Cydia Repo URL you want to add. There are a few BigBoss repo URL available but the one that is highly recommended is http://apt.bigboss.org/.
3. Enter the Repo URL to the text box and tap on the Add Source button.
4. Give your iOS device a few seconds to add the repo. Return to your Cydia -> Manage -> Sources and you should be able to see BigBoss repo there.

For those who have jailbreak their iOS device and would like to know what are the default Cydia repos, you can refer to the list below. You can re-add the repo if you delete it by mistake. To check if these repos are available in your iOS device, you can go to Home page and then tap More Package Sources. The default repos will be showed above the warning about 3rd party sources. You have all the default repos installed if you see the warning, else you lack of some default repos.

Default Cydia Sources

Here is your delicious A-list of default Cydia sources.

1. BigBoss & Planet-iPhone

You can get a lot of paid apps for free under BigBoss repo. It is one of the best Cydia repos ever for the past 5 years. Free apps, tweaks, themes, ringtones, hacks, and games can be found with this repo.

Repo URL: http://apt.bigboss.us.com/repofiles/cydia/

2. ModMyi

Just like BigBoss, ModMyi do host a lot of apps, tweaks, themes, and games.

Repo Url: http://modmyifone.com/repo/

3. Ste Packaging

Repo URL: http://repo.smxy.org/cydia/apt/

4. iSpazio

iSpazio is absolutely an important Cydia repos you can’t miss. iSpazio offers a few amazing Cydia tweaks such as the SMS themes, new lock screen themes, games, and other apps that you have to check it out.

Repo URL: http://ispaziorepo.com/cydia/apt

5. Telesphoreo Tangelo

Repo URL: http://apt.saurik.com/

6. ZodTTD & MacCiti

ZodTTD is a default Cydia repo available in iOS 7 jailbreak. Without further explain, you can download some famous game emulator such as nes4iPhone, VLC4iPhone, gpSPhone, and many other game related apps with this repo.

Repo URL: http://www.zodttd.com/repo/cydia/

The above are the 6 Cydia repos come with Cydia. We will definitely see them in iOS 8 jailbreak. See also: Six Awesome Cydia sources, Cydia Sources for Game Hacks, and 10 Unpopular Cydia Sources for iOS 7.

How to Restore All Default Cydia Sources

Sometimes we uninstall a default repository by mistake. Don’t worry because there is a way to reinstall them. Follow the instructions below to reinstall those default Cydia sources if this happen to you.

Step 1: Open your Cydia, scroll down and tap on “More Package Sources”.

Step 2: You can see a list of default Cydia sources in this page. For example, BigBoss, ModMyi, or ZodTTD. Tap on the source you would like to reinstall it.

Step 3: A warning message will pop up and ask if you would like to “Add Source BigBoss?” (Assume you try to reinstall BigBoss repo).

Step 4: Tap on OK to continue.

Step 5: Now back to Cydia and go to Manage and then Sources. Make sure the default Cydia repo is available there. Otherwise, repeat step 1 to step 4 again.