Top Cydia Tweaks for iOS 8

1. Springtomize 3

Springtomize has never let any iOS user down since the released of Springtomize, Springtomize 2 and the latest Springtomize 3. Without doubt, it is a must-have Cydia tweak for jailbreak users who would like to customize your own iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This tweak simply allows you to customize the lockscreen, springboard, control center, status bar, notification zone and many other interfaces. To install this app, you will need to add the BigBoss repo.

2. Alkaline 

Alkaline is one of the best Cydia tweaks you can download for free from ModMyi repo. This awesome app allows you to customize the icons on your status bar. If those standard icons are ugly to you, change it. You can change almost everything on your status bar such as the battery, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and etc.

3. SaveGram

SaveGram is definitely the best Cydia tweak for those who love photos especially Instagramers. This tweak doesn’t come with any fancy features and what it does is to allow an iOS user to save photos from Instagram. With SaveGram, all you have to do is tap on the photo and save it into your library. You don’t have to go the traditional way – Screenshot and save. To install this app for free, you will have to add one of the top Cydia Sources, BigBoss repo.

4. AltKeyboard 2

If you are looking for an app to speed up your typing or text editing work on your iOS, AltKeyboard 2 is the one of the top Cydia tweaks for you. Install this app and you can switch your keyboard from alphabet to numbers to symbol with just a swipe over the keyboard. It definitely speed things up with some other features such as copy and paste. To install AltKeyboard 2 or AltKeyboard 3, add BiteYourApple repo to your Cydia then you can download it. AltKeyboard 2 is not a free app but it is definitely worth for the price you pay if you type more than 1,000 words in a day with your iOS device.

5. WhatsApp+

If you do notice, every app name with a “+” sign at the back signify it is a booster, so doest WhatsApp+. This app allows you to remove the double tick mark on Whatsapp. In addition, you can set a passcode or touched to lock your WhatsApps. This can prevent someone else from reading your messages secretly. To install this Cydia tweak, go to BigBoss repo and you can download WhatsApp+ for free. Using iPad? See also: Best Cydia sources for iPad.

6. Vine++

We have SaveGram for Instagramers and now we have Vine++ for Viners. Vine++ is a new Cydia app which was introduced no longer ago. The main feature of this app is to allow you to download any Vine videos you want to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. On top of that, you can also off the autoplay feature in Vine. To install Vine++, go to BigBoss repo and you can download it for free to your iOS 8 devices.

7. Bytafont 2

Are you bored with all the standard font type? If so, try Bytafont 2. Bytafont 2 is an amazing app that provides you a bunch of fonts for a jailbroken iOS device. With this app installed, the default font on your iPhone or iPad can be replaced with any font type you prefer. On the other hand, you can download new font with this app too. To install this app for free, you will need to add the ModMyi repo.

8. CroppingScreen

CroppingScreen is definitely a very very very cool Cydia tweaks for iOS 7 and iOS 8 users. This app allows you to select any part of the screen you want to take a screen shot. With CroppingScreen, press the home button + the lock button together and then drag to select the area you want to take a screen shot. Such a great app is available to download from BigBoss repo for free.

9. Winterboard 

Winterboard has been mentioned again and again in Top Cydia Sources as well as other Cydia related websites. This is because Winterboard did an amazing job to allow iOS users to customize their iPhone or iPad. With Winterboard installed, you can change the look of your iOS device with customized themes, icons, backgrounds, docks and other mods. To install Winterboard to an iOS 8 device such as the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, simply go to BigBoss and you can download it for free.

10. PrefDelete

When you no longer need a Cydia app, you want to delete it. Many people don’t know how to delete Cydia apps. The traditional way is to go into Cydia and select the app then removes it. With PrefDelete, you can delete a Cydia tweak by tapping and holding the tweak name in Settings. PrefDelete is free to download from BigBoss repo so why not give it a try? There are so many apps available in BigBoss repo for free and that’s one reason that the BigBoss repo is one of the best Cydia sources for iOS 8 – 8.1.

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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.

How to Download Cydia for Android

Cydia works differently in Android devices compared to iOS devices. iOS users need to jailbreak their devices in order to install Cydia. Once they download Cydia to their device, they need to add Cydia sources and then download their desired cracked apps. This is because Apple never allows their users to install third party apps to their devices. As for Android users, anyone can install any third party apps to their Android devices instantly. Hence, there will be no such thing call jailbreak for Android users.

Step 1: In order to install Cydia Substrate, access to Google Play Store from your Android device and search for Cydia Substrate. Make sure the app developer is SaurikIT, LLC. Tap on the Install button and you will get this Cydia for Android.

Step 2: You will be prompted to allow Cydia Substrate to access the root of your device. Make sure your Android device is rooted. Cydia Substrate is not able to run on your device if you don’t allow it to access to the root. It is highly recommended to backup your device before you try this app. You are still able to restore your Android phone in case something goes wrong with this installation.

Step 3: Now you will see Cydia Substrate is installed in your Android device. Access Google Play Store again and search for Winterboard. Tap on the install button and you will get it within a few seconds. Winterboard is currently the only Cydia Substrate app available. However, it is powerful enough for you to change the look of your Android device. With Winterboard installed, you can customize your own Android phone and tablet with no custom ROM required. You can change themes and customize the app icons anytime you want.

See also: Cydia Sources for Game Hacks

Cydia Substrate – The ultimate Cydia for Android

Alternative to Cydia for Android: Xposed Framework.

In conclusion, iOS users who have been using Cydia since day one seldom uninstall Cydia because of all the awesome Cydia apps and tweaks. Apple users who also own Android devices must try the above steps to install Cydia Substrate on their Android devices. Cydia for Android works perfectly just like Cydia for iOS. Nevertheless, Cydia Substrate is something very new to Android world. There could be some bugs and programming error so it is recommended to backup, backup, and backup before you try it. Last but not least, please share your thoughts with the comment features below if you have installed Cydia for Android to your device. Many readers here would like to know the pros and cons of having this app in their Android phones or tablets.