Best iOS 6.1 Cydia Tweaks For Your Jailbroken iPhone 5 or iPad

We were so happy with the new launch of the iOS 6.x Untethered Jailbreak, that now is quite impossible not to be happy for what comes along with this! Yep, we refer to Cydia tweaks that you can now enjoy! We are sure that you`ve missed lately all the in-app SMS replies and more, but now you can smile again and start installing on your gadget all Cydia tricks you wanted and waited in the last few months. For those of you who are not familiar with any of Cydia`s tricks,  this is the first time when you jailbreak your device, or you just need something different from what you already had, we have prepared for you a section where you can find the Top Cydia tweaks. So, just take a look, and we are sure you will find there something interesting for you.

Within this article, we will try to point out the most worthy Cydia tweaks, so check out this post, and you won`t regret it. For those of you who did the Jailbreak before, you will find some tricks that might be already familiar to you, but we hope that we will also surprise you with some tricks that you didn`t know yet.

Must have Cydia Tweaks

From all the tricks that you can install on your device, this are from my point of view, the ones that should not miss from your gadget. Other way said, they are a “must have”.

•  SBSettings: Many users jailbreak their devices for this particular tweak. It is one of the most popular Cydia tweaks and its main purpose is to help you access all the toggles that you need and want. The main advantage is, that it makes possible, through a simple Activator move, for example: swipe over or pull down status bar. Even though SBSettings comes along with a lot of default toggles ( Bluetooth, 3G, WiFi, Airplane Mode, Brightness and so on), there are many others that you can find on Cydia and that might interest you as well.
•  BiteSMS: another must have tweak if you like to use SMS more than anything else. Let me tell you how this tweak will change your life.  Just install this tweak and you will have the pleasure to find a new settings page incorporated in this biteSMS app. You will find a lot of new options that you can use along with it, for example you will be able to set a Passcode Lock, add Signatures to any text you send, Shedule SMS, manage your Templates and so on. But the most popular and useful options of this tweak will be the ability of Quick Reply and Quick Compose the messages that you send. This two features will give you the possibility of composing and replying  the text you want from anywhere on your favorite device.
• InfiniBoard/ InfiniDock/ InfiniFolders: these are the “Infini” tweaks that you must have on your gadget because they will help you release your SpringBoard and use it to a level you never knew possible. How come? By eliminating the limits of Apple related to how many applications you can install on your SpringBoard, or how many applications you can have in a folder or in your dock. So if you are one of the apps addicted users, that loves having as many apps as possible installed on their iOS devices, if you love to have all the features that you want on your HomeScreen, you should have these tweaks installed on your device.
• CyDelete: You will be happy to find that this particular tweak is capable of downloading Cydia packages that you want, straightly from your SpringBoard, in the same way you can delete an application downloaded from the App Store. So you won`t need to do all those irritating steps that you were used to, like going into Manage, select Packages, search in the list in order to find it, remove it and than wait for this to happen.
• Activator: We told you about this Activator when we presented you the SBSSettings tweak. The Activator makes possible the use of those types of apps. You can use it in order to set on your device a command that could open an app or adjust some preferences like luminosity, switch playlists or songs, new lockscreen command and so on. The Activator creates some shortcuts that will make your iOS device easier to handle. A lot of the actual tweaks have this application already integrated and you can set shortcuts for any of your usual tasks, for example you can tell your device what to do when in locksreen, and how to launch your other apps or even what to show in homescreen.

The ‘Cool Factor’ of Cydia Tweaks – The Customization

These are the tweaks you want to show to everyone else, because of their ability of modifying the look of your favorite device and more than this, they can change the functions of your gadget as well. This is what makes them one of the most popular tweaks on Cydia application and that`s why you would probably want them installed on your device.

•  Auxo: This tweak incorporates a lot of things, such as toggles and also previews of your actual applications, and so on. We can say that this tweak is an option that takes place of the actual iOS multitasking bar. Some of the users think of it as an alternative for multitasking function in iOS 7.
• The Zephyr app: By using the tweak Zephyr for Cydia you can move the multitasking bar wherever you want, just by pulling it along your screen, from the bottom to the top. Another advantage is that you can go from an app to another just by moving on your screen from left to right, or the other way around. It also offers a variety of gestures that will allow you to manage your apps faster, for example, for closing an app you just have to swipe up.
• Springtomize2: This one is the Star between the customization tweaks. It can make your dreams come true, because you will manage to change almost everything you want on your iOS device. We know that you can download many other tweaks from Cydia that could help you with all these changes in the look of your device, but this particular tweak incorporates everything you could find in more than one tweak, and by downloading it you will be able to save some money too, because is more cheaper than buying more apps at a higher price.
• DreamBoard / WinterBoard: These two apps incorporate a lot of themes that you will like and that can make your iOS device look completely different.  The first one and the original theming platform for iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone was the WinterBoard, which was able to apply any theme you wanted by re-springing your device. After this one, the DreamBoard came along with the ability of changing a theme on your device almost immediately.
• The Dashboard X app: by having this tweak installed on your device you will be able to get widgets to your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, and you can put them wherever you want on your homescreen. Notification Center widgets can also be placed through Dashboard X Cydia tweak and you will be also able to set different widgets on your SpringBoard. This is one of the  most easy to use tweaks because of its screen that can be reached with the help of a shaped Activator action. This Activator will be able to show different widgets as well.
• The Unfold tweak:  an amazing tweak, we may say! You will love it! Its main feature is that gets a “Fold-To-Unlock”  effect to your favorite gadget`s lockscreen.
• The Stride app: As you all know and probably use on our iOS devices the “Slide to Unlock” option and passcodes. You will be happy to find that now you can make this action more fun. This app brings you the possibility of unlocking your device through specific moves. Wouldn`t be more fun like that?
• IntelliScreenX:  You will simply love this app if you`re one  of those Apple users that often use the Notification Center.  The important news and headings are easier for you to follow now, since IntelliScreenX can personalize the Notification Center according to your needs. Once installed on your device, you will be able to set up all pages for all of your social apps, such as Facebook, Twitter, RSS Reader, even your Mail account. It will became more simple to access all these notifications from your iOS devices, because the app can be reached directly from your lockscreen.
• NoNewsIsGoodNews: There aren`t so many fans of the Newsstand app, and to be honest it can be an irritating icon on your Springboard. If you want to get rid of this annoying Newsstand, you can use NoNewsIsGoodNews app. If you are interested in doing more than just hide it, take a look to Download to Newsstand.
•  The Barrel app: Brings a 3D effects to your Homescreen pages. You can choose what 3D effect you want to see when you slide a new page on your device.

Cydia Tweaks which extend the functionality

There are some tweaks that you can find on Cydia app, which will help you change the functionality of your device or, even more  they can add new functionality. You will find below some of them that you might like and need. Take a look!

• The Safari Download Enabler app: As we all know, the iOS device are not capable of downloading and saving some files that you might need and want on your device. Now, you can avoid this issue by installing on your gadget the Safari Download Enabler. If you are interested in this type of apps, you can take a look at Safari Download Manager as well.
•  iFile: This is for sure one of the tweaks you need on your iOS device. The iFile app, will give you the possibility to approach and modify any folder or file on your gadget, but pay attention not to change files that you don`t know, because you risk to restore your device. The advantage will be the possibility of seeing the file-system, modifying different files and  also modify permissions on your device. Another important feature is the fact that stands for almost all music file types and video files.
•  CameraTweak: As you probably know already, the stock iOS camera app you have on your device is not so complicated to use, but it has the disadvantage of being used only on automatic mode.  Its exposure and focus are connected no matter what you try to tap on and the composition overlays are  restricted to a system. So if you want to be able to use your default camera to the same level Camera+ does, all you have to do is to install this awesome tweak on your device and it`s functionality will be modified in a great way.
• The Merge app: if you don`t have this app installed on your device, it won`t be that easy for you to link the phone numbers with emails. The iOS 6 integrated solution can do it,  but only if  all your iMessage contacts use it as well. But if you decide to use the Merge tweak, this app will help you with the merge of your iMessages.
• Octopus Keyboard: This tweak is a great tool for those who like the  Blackberry 1o device keyboard. Once installed on your device, you will be able to type in the same way you type on a Blackberry 10 gadget.
• PasswordPilot Pro tweak: I can bet that you hate when you need to enter you Apple ID and password every time you want to buy something such as music from iTunes or some apps from the App store. You can smile now! This issue can be avoided once you get to install the PasswordPilot Pro on your device. You will be able to change the identification settings in such a way that you will never be asked to enter your Apple password and ID again.
• My3G tweak: If you are one of those users that are bothered by the carrier limitations, and because of this limitations you can`t use  some of the features that you would want to have on your 3G/LTE connection, you will solve this issues by downloading the My3G app. For example, once you have it on your device, you will be able to install and use FaceTime over 3G.
• SwipeSelection: We all know how difficult it is to highlight a text on Apple devices. You have to do a series of moves in order to copy a text, for example you must push over the text you want to copy, then you need to get your finger off the keyboard, if the text you need to copy is larger, you will have to pull the tabs in such a way to comprise the whole text and so on. All these can be annoying and of course you will lose a lot of time to do it. Once you install SwipeSelection on your device, you will be able to copy the text that you need more efficiently, and much easier, and without needing to move your fingers from the device`s  keyboard.
• AirBlue Sharing: The fact that Apple doesn’t agree file sharing between iOS devices and other devices is not a mystery anymore. However, if you are using the app AirBlue Sharing, that becomes possible, but only if the devices share a mutual Wi-Fi and connect through it. And, you also have the option of sharing files through the Bluetooth app.
  

  Siri Cydia Tweaks

• Because it is such a complex tool, we dedicated an entire section to Siri Cydia tweaks, but we want you to have the whole picture when it comes to it, so we will present you a few of our favorite features of this tool.
• The Hands-Free Control: Did you know that if you want to activate your own personal assistant tool (virtually, of course) all you have to do is to speak out loud the word “Siri” and the tweak will allow you to enable it?! Yes, it’s as simple as that. This tweak is running constantly this command activated voice as a process in the background. Of course, due to this process that never actually stops and is always waiting for the Siri command, it will wear your battery life slightly faster, but it won’t be such a noticeable difference. A very cute thing is that once the word Siri is said, the assistant will respond with “Yes?” after it is enabled. It’s like having your own genie in an iPhone.
• The AssistantExtensions Feature: This tweak can actually increase the power of Siri and the combinations you can develop from there become endless. You shouldn’t think about it as being an usual tweak cause it’s not. Think of it more like of a framework that generates new ways in which you can use your virtual assistant Siri. Based on MobileSubstrate, you can use it to control almost everything on your iPhone 4S; from tweets, enabling apps, adjusting the brightness, toggling your system settings or even generating random numbers. This is the tweak feature for you if you want something that combines features such as Sireet, VoiceUtils and SiriToggles all in one.
• NowNow: If you’re a fan of Google’s Voice Search rather than Siri, then this is the perfect Cydia feature for you. There are people who say that this app works better than Siri, in the sense that it is more accurate. So, go ahead and try this one too, you might feel it suits you better.
• The Lingual tweak: If you love to travel, or if you are a fan of linguistics then you will love this tweak. The feature translates for you almost any known language, thus you can now forget about all the translating guides or dictionaries you take along when traveling. The tweak translates over 30 languages, and we are sure you will find it very useful no matter the country or continent you are visiting.
• MyAssistant: This tweak can easily create a new look for Siri, it can store preferential conversations or even create custom ones for you. It can also create commands for the Siri tweak or change its background. And it doesn’t stop here. We’re sure you are going to find it just as fun as we did.
• SiriPort: Even if you don’t own an iOS device that can support Siri, but you want to try some of its features, than this is the tweak for you. Available for download at “http://repo.siriport.ru”, it represents a version of Siri and a pretty stable one too. If you were disappointed because you couldn’t try the actual Siri version, now you can enjoy this 3rd party version of it. We have received a lot of positive feedback about it, so just go ahead and try it too.

Cydia Tweaks for iPad

Even though there are few tweaks for iPhone that don’t fit on the iPad, you will find these specially created tweaks more than enjoyable. We will present you with a few of them, by beginning with the best, which is Quasar.

The Quasar: You can use it for a better view of the apps you have open, and most of all you can see them all at once, without swiping between them, just as if you were looking at the screen of your computer. It is very much alike the multi-tasking in iOS, but it is only compatible with iPAD. If you don’t have this window manager already, than you have to get it. It will completely improve your activity on iPad.

The Emblem: By using this tweak, you can see your notifications in a corner of your iPad, and you can easily swipe through them. If there aren’t any of immediate interest, you can dismiss them through a simple gesture, for instance you can drag a notification off screen, and it will disappear from your stack. This tweak makes the iPad very similar with the Mac operation system.

RetinaPad and Fullforce: There are a lot of application that don’t fit properly on the iPad, because of it’s huge screen. Knowing this, in order to avoid this kind of unpleasant situation, two more tweaks were created. We are tallking about the Fullforce and RetinaPad tweaks. Fullforce is making the installed apps go in fullscreen, and RetinaPad is enabling the Retina display. Of course, these two don’t work for all kind off applications, especially for those created before RetinaPad and Fullforce appear.

And we got to the end of our little presentation. We hope you found some useful information in this article, and maybe some tweaks you didn’t see elsewhere or heard of. Or, if you already knew all this, we hope we at least helped you decide which are the most appropriate for you and your iOS device. If you found any other tweaks of Cydia or if you have your own list of favorite apps please feel free to share it with us, along with your opinion in the comment section provided below.

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