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Cydia cannot be installed without jailbreak (jailbreak) the iPhone. This is due to the fact that Cydia needs access to the system files of the iPhone, which opens only after jailbreaking the device. Fortunately, the process of jailbreaking an iPhone is pretty straightforward. If you really need the Cydia app, you can jailbreak your iPhone and install it within an hour.

Steps

1. 1 Understand why jailbreak is required to install Cydia. Cydia is a jailbroken iPhone package manager. It works with system files, which can only be accessed after the device is jailbroken. Remember that Cydia cannot be installed on an unjacked smartphone. If a website claims that Cydia can be installed without jailbreaking the device, such a site is fraudulent (anything but Cydia will be installed on the device). This article describes the iOS 8 and 9 jailbreak process.
2. 2 Be aware of the risks associated with jailbreaking. As a rule, only experienced users are recommended to hack into a smartphone. Access with system files will allow you to install applications that are not in the App Store.Keep in mind that jailbreak tools are not tested by Apple and may damage your iPhone. Also, a jailbroken iPhone has a high chance of catching a virus, but this largely depends on which sites you open. The jailbreak process can lead to a complete inoperability of the smartphone if you do not follow the instructions exactly. Jailbreak will void the warranty, but the jailbreak can be hidden if the smartphone needs to be sent to an Apple service center.
3. 3 Find out the iOS version. The jailbreak tool depends on the iOS version. To check the version, open the Settings app and tap General. Then click "About Smartphone" and find the line "Version".
4. 4 Download the appropriate utility to jailbreak your smartphone. Remember that each version of iOS has a specific jailbreak utility. These utilities support Windows and Mac OS X. You will also need iTunes.
   • iOS 8.0 - 8.1: Pangu 8 (en.8.pangu.io/)
   • iOS 8.1.3 - 8.4: TaiG (taig.com/en/)
   • iOS 8.4.1: There is currently no jailbreak utility available for this version.
   • iOS 9 - 9.1: Pangu 9 (en.pangu.io/)
   • iOS 9.1.1: There is currently no jailbreak utility available for this version.
5. 5 Connect your iPhone to your computer. Do this with a USB cable.
6. 6 Back up your iPhone using iTunes. The backup will allow you to restore your smartphone in case something goes wrong.
   • Open iTunes and select iPhone from the top row of icons (buttons).
   • Click "Create Backup" and wait for the backup to complete.
7. 7 Disable Find My iPhone and deactivate your iPhone passcode. Do this before jailbreaking your device.
   • Open the Settings app, select iCloud, and turn off Find My iPhone.
   • To deactivate the passcode, go to the "Passcode" section (in the "Settings" application).
8. 8 Switch to airplane mode. Be sure to do this before jailbreaking your device. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap Airplane Mode. You can also switch to this mode from the "Settings" application.
9. 9 Launch the jailbreak utility and click "Jailbreak" or "Start". The iPhone should appear in the jailbreak utility window. Click one of the above buttons to start the jailbreak process.
   • If you are using TaiG Utility, uncheck the "3K Assistant" checkbox. Make sure the "Cydia" option is checked.
   • If the jailbreak utility does not recognize your device, please install an older version of iTunes. Uninstall the current version of iTunes and then download the corresponding version from this site. Read this article to learn how to uninstall programs.
10. 10 Wait for the jailbreak process to complete. It may take 20-30 minutes. During this time, the iPhone will restart several times. You can follow the jailbreak process in the jailbreak utility window. Don't worry if the process hangs for a while. During the jailbreak process, do not disconnect the iPhone from the computer; otherwise, the device will become inoperative.
11. 11 Once the jailbreak is complete, launch the Cydia app. This is necessary in order to create a compromised file system. The Cydia app icon is on one of the home screens. Once Cydia has created the file system, the device will reboot.
12. 12 Turn on Find My iPhone and activate a passcode. Find My iPhone is a must in case you lose your device, and a passcode will enhance your security.