How to Get Free Apps on Cydia

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   Understand the risks of jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad. Jailbreaking is a process that removes restrictions that Apple puts on it's iOS devices. It allows you to install unauthorized apps and customize your iPhone or iPad in new ways. It will also remove any security features put in place by Apple. Unauthorized apps may contains viruses, malware, spyware and be unstable. In some rare cases, downloading unauthorized apps may do permanent damage to your iPhone or iPad and leave it unable to boot up. Lastly, jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad will void your warranty.
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   Check your device model and iOS version number. This Jailbreak works for on iPhone 5s through iPhone X running iOS 12 and iOS 13. For iOS 14.0 (not 14.1), this method currently only works for iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, SE, iPad 5th generation, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro 1st generation, Apple TV 4 and 4K, iBridge T2. Support for newer iPhone and iPad models should be added soon. Use the following steps to check your iPhone or iPad's model number and iOS version:^[1]

   • Open the Settings app.
   • Tap General
   • Tap About
   • Note the software version.
   • Note the model name.
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   Back up your iOS device. This helps protect your personal data in the event jailbreaking wipes and erases all data from your device.
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   Go to https://checkra.in/ in a web browser on a Mac. CheckRa1n is currently the only jailbreak that comes with Cydia. You need either a MacOS or a Linux computer to install it. Currently there is no Windows version, though one may be available in the future.
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   Scroll down and click Download for macOS. This downloads the CheckRa1n installer to your Mac.

   • If you are using a Linux computer, click See all Downloads and download the version for Linux. If you don't have a Linux computer, you can [Linux for free as a dualboot] or even install Linux on USB drive that you can boot from.
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   Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac. Use the lightning cable to connect your iPhone or iPad to a free USB port on your computer.
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   Open the Checkra1n install file. You can find it in the "Downloads" folder using Finder. It is called "Checkra1n beta 0.11.0.dmg". Click the file to open it.
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   Double-click checkra1n.app. It's the icon that resembles two chess pieces. Double-click the icon to run the Checkra1n process. When the app launches, it should list what device you have connected and the iOS version.

   • You may need to allow unverified apps to be downloaded in System Settings in order to run the app.
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   Click Start. It's in the lower-right corner. This starts the installation process.

   • If you are running an unsupported version of iOS, you an still try to install the checkra1n jailbreak on your device. Just be aware that it might not work properly. Proceed at your own risk. To allow it to install on an unsupported version of iOS, click Options and then check Allow untested iOS/iPadOS/tvOS versions.^[2]
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    Click Next. The on-screen text informs you that your device needs to be put in recovery mode in order to apply the jailbreak. It may do this automatically, or it may give you instructions on how to manually put your device in recovery mode. Click Next when you are ready to continue and follow any instructions it gives you.
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    Click Start. It's in the lower-right corner. Make sure you note which buttons you need to press to put your device in DFU mode before clicking Start. They are indicated on the screen.
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    Put your device in DFU mode. Press the buttons indicated on the screen to put your device in DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. Typically your press and hold the power button on the upper-right shoulder and the Home button below the screen.
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    Release the top button but keep holding the Home button. Your device will reboot. You will see the Apple logo with the Checkra1n logo and some text on the screen. This is normal.
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    Boot up and unlock your device. Once your device is finished, it will boot up as normal. Enter your passcode, FaceID, or TouchID to unlock your device.
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    Open the Checkra1n app. It's the app that has a black icon that with two Chess pieces. Tap the icon to open the Checkra1n app. This will load the Checkra1n load.
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    Tap Cydia. It's the app that has a beige icon with an image of a box. It's probably the only option in Checkra1n.
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    Tap Install Cydia. This installs Cydia on your device.

    • Checkra1n is a semi-untethered jailbreak. This means the jailbreak will work until your iPhone or iPad is rebooted. Then you will need to use the Checkra1n app on your Mac to re-activate the Checkra1n jailbreak.
    • To remove the jail brake, you'll need to restore your iPhone to it's factory settings and restore you data from a backup. You can also open the Checkra1n app on your iPhone or iPad and tap Restore System.
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