Cydia
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Cydia is a graphical user interface of APT (Advanced Package Tool) for iOS. It enables a user to find and install software not authorized by Apple on jailbroken iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices. It also refers to the digital distribution platform for software on iOS accessed through Cydia software.[2] Most of the software packages available through Cydia are free of charge, although some require purchasing.
Quick Facts Developer(s), Initial release ...
Developer(s) | Jay Freeman (saurik) |
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Initial release | February 28, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-02-28) |
Stable release | 1.1.36
/ June 24, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-06-24) |
Repository | |
Operating system | iOS |
Available in | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Greek, German, Hebrew, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Russian etc. |
Type | Package manager |
License | GPLv3[1] |
Website | cydia |
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Cydia is developed by Jay Freeman (named "saurik") and his company, SaurikIT. The name "Cydia" is a reference to the moth genus Cydia, notably the Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella), which eats fruits such as apples and pears.