Cydia 2 for iOS 17.6 – 17.6.1

Install Cydia 2 Directly

• Step 1 – This is a completely jailbreak-free method to get the Cydia 2 package manager. Jailbreaking is always risky, so the Cydia 2 developers made it easy. Just tap the button below to begin the installation.

• Step 2 – The Cydia 2 download directly to your setting panels. Just open the settings and launch the installer.

• Step 3 – Launch the installer and tap it to install the Cydia 2 package manager. If you want a video guide click here.

Jailbreak iOS 17.6/17.6.1 Using Hacksnow and get Cydia

Hacksnow is a feature-rich online jailbreak tool. It currently works on iOS 17.6-17.7 and 18–18.4.

If you like to use the Hacksnow online process to install Cydia 2, you can find more benefits such as Cydia Lite/Sileo Lite/Cydia Black app managers, non-root tweaks, themes, and modified apps.

• Step 1 – Tap the button below to download the Hacksnow tool from the zJailbreak Pro app store. (No computer required)

• Step 2 – Open the Hacksnow tool on your device. It shows whether your device is feasible to jailbreak or not, and after, starts the online jailbreak process. This process should only take a few seconds to complete.

• Step 3 – Select Cydia 2 as your package manager and follow these easy installation steps: Settings > General > Device Management > Cydia 2 > Install. Alternatively, you can choose Sileo, Cydia Lite, or Cydia Dark.

• Step 4 – If you don’t install Cydia 2 at this moment, you need to re-run the Hacksnow iOS 17.6 jailbreak process. It is time-consuming, and you miss quick access to the latest repos and sources.

• Well done! The online installation of Cydia 2 from Hacksnow for iOS 17.6 has been successfully completed on your device.

Cydia Alternatives for iOS 17.6 & iOS 17.6.1

1. NekoJB Online

The KFD-exploit-dependent NekoJB online tool supports jailbreaking on iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6. This tool offers broader compatibility compared to the NekoJB semi-untethered tool, which only supports iOS 15.

Zebra, Sileo, and Cydia are the default package managers for the NekoJB online tool. You can safely unlock your device with this tool since it doesn’t modify system files to install these package managers.

2. Cowabunga Lite

Cowabunga is one of the most popular customization toolboxes for iOS, working across a wide range of versions without requiring a jailbreak. However, you need a Mac or Windows computer to set it up, which isn’t as easy or safe as using the Cydia 2 online app manager.

Key features of the Cowabunga app:

• Themes to customize your icons
• The ability to change your device’s location
• Status bar modifications (e.g., change the carrier name, battery capacity, date text, or hide unwanted icons)
• Enhanced Control Center with options like enabling the Focus UI module, mute module, and Siri spoken notifications
• Adjustable UI animation speed, and much more.

3. Accessible

Accessible is a newly released jailed filesystem viewer for iOS. It fully supports iOS 17 – iOS 17.6 using the file:/// extension, allowing you to input it as a URL and retrieve system files.

Key features of Accessible:

• Ability to read and extract system files and system apps
• Supports reading .plist and .txt files
• View, launch, and decrypt non-user-installed apps
• Browse the most commonly used directories

Why Choose Cydia 2 for iOS 17.6?

The original Cydia, developed by Jay Freeman (Saurik), no longer receives updates and appears to be discontinued, as jailbreaking has become outdated. Cydia 2 offers a fresh alternative.

Zebra is a popular package manager for jailbroken devices. It is incompatible with iOS 17 and later due to Apple’s enhanced security. It also stopped receiving updates after its last release on September 10, 2023, hinting that its developers may have left it.

Check Proof

Traditional Cydia-supported jailbreak methods faded after tools like Checkra1n and Unc0ver emerged, and no recent solutions included Cydia by default. To fill this gap, we created Cydia 2—a jailbreak-free option for the latest iOS versions.

Before Cydia 2, jailbreak fans could only use Cydia’s features on iOS 15 or earlier. Now, Cydia 2 brings these capabilities to both older and newer iPhone models.

Unique Cydia 2 Features

• Cydia 2 is currently the only solution for iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6. Even tweaked app stores don’t work for iOS 17.6. The tweaks in it are now outdated/online IPAs are revoked and don’t work anymore.

• This is a jailbreak-free online solution. Jailbreaking is always risky. If you want Cydia, you must jailbreak your device first. Jailbreaking is a risky process, so it’s recommended to back up your device before proceeding. If something happens in jailbreak, your data will be lost. However, installing Cydia 2 is completely safe. You don’t need to worry about anything, and there’s no need to create backups for this installation.

• Cydia 2 supports repositories. By default, you have no repositories, but you can add third-party repos and sources in the Cydia 2 package manager. However, you cannot add BigBoss, Modmyi, AppTapp, Dynastic, iPogo, Twickd, Havoc, and Chariz repositories because Cydia 2 has its own repositories.

• The MisakaX customization tool has recently been released for iOS 17.6 and newer versions. Unlike Cydia 2, it has a more complex installation process and requires a PC with Python support. If you lack expertise in this area, using MisakaX can be risky. Furthermore, it doesn’t offer as many customization options as Cydia 2. For these reasons, using Cydia 2 is generally a more advantageous option for enhancing your Apple Device.

• You can use any kind of app (ex. Banking apps) without restrictions with Cydia 2. If you were previously unable to use these apps with Cydia, Sileo, or Zebra, you likely needed a jailbreak bypass tweak. However, with Cydia 2, you can use any app freely without such tweaks.

• If you are using tethered jailbreaks to install Cydia, you don’t receive automatic updates for your device. However, if you are using the Cydia 2 untethered package manager, it is compatible with any iOS version update. You won’t miss the latest features and important bug fixes.

• Most third-party app stores are boring to use because they have lots of ads for commercial benefits, making it hard to purchase apps, tweaks, and themes. However, with the launch of the Cydia 2 app, you won’t receive any ads or messy popup messages. You have the freedom to use it as an ad-free store.

• The Hacksnow online tool added support for jailbreaking iPadOS 17.6-17.6.1, allowing users to install Cydia 2. However, if you perform a full iPad jailbreak through the Palera1n rootful tool, you may encounter security issues or void your device warranty, and recovery can be challenging. Unless you have expert knowledge, we recommend installing Cydia safely using our online tools.

• Cydia 2 is a virtual package manager that doesn’t modify your device’s root files like fully functional jailbreaks. When using fully functional jailbreaks, there is a risk of hacking your device and infecting it with malware. Ensure you use safe methods like Cydia 2 for customizing your device to maintain its warranty.

Cydia 2 FAQs

Q: What is Cydia 2?

A: Cydia 2 is an enhanced version of the popular Cydia package manager, designed to provide a seamless experience for discovering, installing, and managing tweaks, themes, Cydia alternatives, and Cydia apps on iOS devices.

Q: How is Cydia 2 different from the original Cydia?

A: Cydia 2 functions like full Cydia but with fewer features and doesn’t need jailbreaking. It supports a wider range of devices compared to Cydia.

Q: Is Cydia 2 compatible with my iOS device?

A: Yes. Cydia 2 is compatible with a wide range of iOS versions and devices, ensuring that users can enjoy its features without limitations of their device model or iOS version.

Q: How do I install Cydia 2 on my iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 devices?

A: Install guide for Cydia 2 will be provided at the top of the page. Simply, this involves downloading the package manager, following on-screen prompts (Device settings > General > VPN & Device Management > Cydia 2), and completing the installation process.

Q: Can I use Cydia 2 without jailbreaking my device?

A: Yes, Cydia 2 can be installed just like a normal app without asking for jailbreaking.

Q: Is Cydia 2 safe to use?

A: Yes, Cydia 2 is a non-jailbreak app. It does not harm your device / doesn’t modify your root files and processes.

Q: Is Cydia 2 free?

A: To unlock all the features of Cydia 2 for a lifetime, we kindly request a small donation.

Q: What is the official Cydia website?

A: https://cydia.saurik.com is the official Cydia website. It no longer receives updates and appears to be discontinued. Cydia 2 is the best replacement for the original Cydia.

Q: Can I suggest new features or report issues with Cydia 2?

A: Yes. we value your feedback! Please submit feature requests or report any issues with Cydia 2 through our Contact Us section.