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Name That Tweak

Posted by Joe Rossignol at 1:18 pm

Earlier this week, we shared the iOS 6.1 compatibility list for popular jailbreak tweaks. But if there is a new or lesser known Cydia tweak that you have come across, but don’t know the name or details of, we have help for you as well.

Within the iFans discussion forums, a helpful thread entitled “Name That Tweak” has been posted, where users within the community will attempt to pinpoint exactly what tweak you have spotted.

It could be a tweak you that have seen in a screenshot, in a video, or elsewhere. Just describe the tweak with as much detail as possible, including any relevant links or images, and someone will be sure to help you out.

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iOS 6.1 Jailbreak Tweak Compatibility List

Posted by Joe Rossignol at 1:13 pm

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iFans forum member Lazed has compiled a list of jailbreak tweaks, mainly from Cydia, that are compatible with the iOS 6.1 untethered jailbreak. Of course, these tweaks will work on any compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch that is jailbroken and running iOS 6 or later.

The list will continued to be updated within the discussion forums, so keep an eye out to see if your favorite tweaks, themes or mods are updated to support the latest iOS software update. Many of the tweaks originate from the days of iOS 5 or earlier, but jailbreak developers are eagerly working on new versions. (more…)

Springtomize 2 Now Supports iPhone 5

Posted by Joe Rossignol at 8:55 pm

Popular jailbreak tweak Springtomize 2 has been updated to support the 4-inch screen on the iPhone 5 and fifth-generation iPod touch. In addition to the extra pixels, developer Filippo Bigarella has also resolved issues with status bar items, the app switcher, safe mode crashing and other bugs.

Springtomize 2 allows you to customize nearly every aspect of your jailbroken iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. On a related note, one year ago today, iFans had a chance to interview Bigarella about this tweak, the state of the jailbreak community at that time and other topics. It’s worth a look.

Cydia Hammered by Overwhelming Traffic

Posted by Joe Rossignol at 11:18 am

cydia Although I argued that a jailbreak release today made more sense, since a 12:00 PM Eastern release was more timely for international users, one of the side effects is that jailbreak package manager Cydia is currently overloaded due to very high traffic.

For the past few hours, users with freshly jailbroken iOS devices have been experiencing difficulties in using Cydia. The packager has been very slow to use for some, and isn’t functioning whatsoever for others. Cydia is simply buckling as so many users try to access it at once.

Our best advice is to exercise patience. Once the initial jailbreak launch period passes, things will get back to normal. Cydia founder Jay Freeman (saurik) puts a lot of time resources into the package manager, so I imagine that he will be working hard to get Cydia running at its usual performance.

Ultimate Guide to iOS 6 Jailbreak

Posted by Joe Rossignol at 9:20 am

Ultimate Guide iOS 6 Jailbreak

Grab your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, as the iOS 6 untethered jailbreak has finally arrived. And we’re here to walk you through the entire jailbreak process, right through from preparing your device to installing the coolest Cydia tweaks, themes and utilities. If you’re strictly looking for step-by-step instructions for this jailbreak, follow our how to guide. Otherwise, join us ahead for what is truly the ultimate guide to the iOS 6 jailbreak. (more…)

Unmentioned: The Best Tweaks of Cydia – Part Four

Posted by Antonio Alvarez at 11:54 am

Another week has passed, and that means that it’s time to show you the next top 5 hidden tweaks on Cydia. And not a moment too soon, because the iOS 6.1 jailbreak could be dropping as early as today. So if you’re in the business of trying out some new tweaks for that new soon-to-be jailbroken iPhone 5, then check out this week’s “Unmentioned” series. Hit the link for the full roundup!

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Cydia Loses Revenue Due to Lack of iOS 6 Jailbreak

Posted by Joe Rossignol at 9:46 am

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Running a package manager can be quite the challenge. Apple barely posts a profit on its App Store platform, despite taking a generous 30 percent sales cut, and isn’t alone at that. Cydia founder Jay Freeman (saurik) recently discussed on Reddit about how the jailbreak package manager is quite expensive to operate.

People occasionally like to think I’m rolling in money, but the reality is quite different from that; in fact, when new jailbreaks are at a low (such as now), Cydia actually loses money operating its servers and paying the rather (small number of) contractors I hire.

So, what makes Cydia so financially challenging to run? Freeman notes that the SHSH system is a big piece of the puzzle, costing upwards of $6,000 per month just to keep it live. When he is in a pinch, Freeman will actually turn off that service within Cydia to save money. (more…)

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ZodTTD Working on N64 Emulator for iOS

Posted by Joe Rossignol at 10:44 am

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Jailbreak developer ZodTTD has been creating various console emulators for iOS since the earliest days of the jailbreaking community, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. In a recent tweet, ZodTTD confirmed that he is continuing work on his N64 emulator for jailbroken iOS devices. The emulator has had its fair share of bugs and unplayable games since its original release on Cydia, so I imagine ZodTTD will be working on rectifying those issues. (more…)

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Cydia Tweak: TweetAmplius

Posted by Antonio Alvarez at 6:00 am

Do you ever find yourself writing a long tweet on Twitter, only to find out that you have exceeded the maximum character limit? Do you consider yourself a Twitter devotee? If any of this applies to you, then TweetAmplius — a new jailbreak tweak by Ariel Aouizerate and Daniel Ferreira — may be just the right tweak! Read on for a full explanation!

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