Sources for Cydia

[cave1238]

Anyone know of more sources I can add to cydia other than the ones that came with cydia with it. Also, is there a good tutorial on how to use ifile. Thanks

 

[InkedAdrenaline]

You don't really need to add any sources unless it's something specific you are looking for, ie. bitesms beta latest version.

 

[zig9449]

Yup.

The less sources....the better.

The more sources you add the slower Cydia loads.

 

[thepushercg]

amen to that

 

[subterfuge27]

+1. Cydia definitely needs a setting to only update the sources once a day or when requested. And could check a particular repository for an update to a specific app when you're installing. I hit that cancel button soooo many times...

 

[zig9449]

I just use Terminal to update the sources, as it's usually faster, then just tap the Cancel button when I open Cydia.

 

[cybermonkey]

do a google search for cydia sources...I am sure there will be lots of different results, some may catch your eye.....
But really, what the previous posters have said about less is better is true.

 

[ardchoille]

Not only is less better, but we must be careful when adding sources to Cydia. Here's why:

I have used Linux distros as my sole operating systems for over 10 years. Linux distros use what are known as package managers to manage apps. One of the more popular package managers is the debian package manager - which is used by Cydia.

Package managers rely on what are known as "sources". Sources tell the package manager, among other things, where to find packages. The packages are maintained in "repos" on a server somewhere. The package manager uses the sources to contact the repos in order to verify and install apps.

Now, it's very easy to set up a repo. And it's very easy to add sources for any repo to a package manager. But, what we have to ask ourselves is, "what is in the packages in those repos?"

Scenario #1 (trusted sources):
1. Create an app
2. Add it to a repo
3. Let the public know about the sources for said repo
4. The public adds the sources and installs apps

Scenario #2 (untrusted sources):
1. Download an app
2. Re-write the app to include whatever you want in it, perhaps a trojan or virus
3. Add it to a repo
3. Let the public know about the sources for said repo
4. The public adds the sources and installs apps

Scenario #1 is what we see happening in Cydia, we already have some sources for officially accepted apps. This is an example of trusted sources.

Scenario #2 is what would happen if I were to, say, re-write an app to include trojans, viruses, malware, rootkits or download these items at a later time. The sources and apps appear to be legitimate but my apps will download other apps, outside of the repos, and/or install anything I want on your device. This is an example of untrusted sources.

Scenario #1 is what we want. Scenario #2 is what you want to steer clear of because you don't really know what you're installing.

How can we differentiate between trusted and untrusted sources? We can't.. not without research. The problem is that the average user won't know what research is involved or what to look for.

Moral of the story: Avoid adding sources to Cydia until you know what you're getting yourself into, you could be asking for more than you bargained for. If you want a paid app, pay for it. You'll be rewarding the developer, keeping your device safe and you can expect upgrades and fixes.

 

[Jmills87]

I've said it before and I'm sure I will say it again, there is absolutely NO reason to add any additional sources to Cydia. All of the major developers submit their packages to default Cydia repos(BigBoss, ModMyi, etc.) The only reason you would ever need to add a non-stock repo would be for certain beta versions of apps(BiteSMS) or the very rare case when a developer only submits a package to their own personal repo(VWallpaper2). The other repos contain piracy which is not allowed on this forum.

 

[Mickey330]

Anyone know of more sources I can add to cydia other than the ones that came with cydia with it. Also, is there a good tutorial on how to use ifile. Thanks

The others have well answered the other sources question (as in, really - it's not worth the bother). For your question about an iFile tutorial, there is a bunch of documentation files available in Cydia (the bunch is because there are many languages offered). So, go to Cydia and search for "iFile Documentation." When you find your language, download the file.

Once it's installed on your iPhone, it can be accessed from within iFile by going to settings > About iFile > Manual.

Hope this helps.

Marilyn

 

[Bula]

Anyone know of more sources I can add to cydia other than the ones that came with cydia with it. Also, is there a good tutorial on how to use ifile. Thanks

A very good repo from a leading Cydia app developer would be http://rpetri.ch/repo/

In Cydia install iFile Documentation this will document how iFile works...