Must-Have Cydia apps?

[csklimowski]

I just had my iPod jailbroken earlier today and want to know what your favorite apps are. I already have BossPaper, Winterboard, Backgrounder, and Five Icon Dock. Thanks!

[270Kp]

Sbsettings, iFile

[Andrey1610]

iFile, afc2add, remove recents (iOS 4 only), proswitcher (add-on for backrounder, not for iOS 4), sbsettings, insomnia. That's all must have progs:)

[slimothy]

CyDelete

[beetle004]

2)openssh(allows access to iphone files)---install ifunbox or diskaid on computer
3)SBSettings
Backgrounder + ProSwitcher or Backgrounder + Circuitous
6)Cydelete
7)aptbackup-backups cydia app data in itunes
8)snappy--snap pics fast
9)Haptic pro:-haptic feedback from keys
10)Activator
11)xGPS
12)desktop/sms background --lets you set any image as springboard wallpaper
signal
Mind control ----Mind Control: The utility of such a thing might not be obvious, but trust me: using a mouse on your iPhone is ****ing cool.
iLocalis ----an app that you can install onto your jailbroken iPhone

Notifier(aka Reminder)- Can set it to display all sorts of notifications in your status bar, like missed calls
ischeduler--auto on/off power,airplane mode,edge,wifi,3g,bluetooth,location toggle.can also at as a wake up alarm clock
ifile-file manager
snapture--advanced camera
yourtube--download youtube videos
ibluenova-----file transfer via bluetooth
steamy
crack store
WifiSync

there are more:-
Infinidock 1.5-22( Enables Unlimited Icons In A Folder)
bosspaper --- how frequently you changes wallpaper and other settings
over-board --overview of spring board pages
orbit--instantly switch between pages on you home screen
MyWi--create wifi hotspot.Also check out PdaNet
OpenStreamer ---video player
iblacklist---call and sms blocker
status notifier---email,sms,im,call notification
yxflash -video player for iphone
multi-flow---palm pre deck of cards type multi-tasking
SIManager---view/edit/import/export contancts from sim
iconoclasm--define as many rows and colums as you want
infiniboard---- add as many icons as you want to each page
infinidock--full dock customization.add as many icons as you want
insomnia pro---allows apps to continue to run and wifi to continue long after screen has been switched off.survives reboots and resprings
intelliscreen-allows you to glimpse your critical data on iphone "slide to unlock" screen
safari download manager
Quick reply for sms--- reply from anywhere on iphone
resupported--iphone to tv video playback
Sbrotator--rotates springboard in 4 orientations
shrink----change springboard icon size
spring vibe
UDIDFAKER---change UDID for every appstore app
3G unrestrictor --tricks apps into thinking they are on wifi
Mxtube, yourtube ----download you tube videos
screen recorder---video capture of your screen

Also don't forget to check out NES 3

[goldglover411]

new thing called infinifolders that lets you scroll inside folders for unlimited apps.......for 1.99

[crunc]

I'm new to jailbreaking as well, but already have some favorites:

MyWi (iPhone only)
My3G (iPhone only)
ScreenDimmer
SBSettings/Activator
CyDelete
gpSPhone (GBA emu)
iNES (NES emu)
iSNES (SNES emu)
iXpectrum (Sinclair Spectrum emu)
OpenSSH (make sure you change "root" and "mobile" passwords!)
PDF Loading Warner
qTweeter

[justlegos]

Shake the banana ftw

[JohnnyB1981]

I'm also new to jailbreaking, but Infinifolders has been my best purchase by far. Brought my iPhone down from 11 full pages to 3 that aren't quite full. Of all the jailbreak apps I've seen, this was the one I would have really wanted in the OS anyway.

[crunc]

MyWi and My3G are my two must-haves. The others are gravy. MyWi and My3G also saved my bacon when our DSL modem broke at home and we were without WiFi nor internet of any kind at home.

Also, WiFiFoFum is really cool. I love the radar view of nearby wifi access points. Perhaps not something I'll use much, but a very nifty tool.

[JohnnyB1981]

Regarding MyWi and My3G... am I the only person with an iPhone who doesn't have an unlimited data plan, and who does actually have good wi-fi at home anyway? I have yet to see a use for these apps, but I feel like I'm the only one.

[DPP13]

Nice topic. I found a few apps I was never aware of. Good stuff.

[iMe]

Does anyone have mobile terminal working on their iPhone 4?

If so what was your workaround? Does the unstable build on google code work?

I hate using ssh without it. :(

[crunc]

Regarding MyWi and My3G... am I the only person with an iPhone who doesn't have an unlimited data plan, and who does actually have good wi-fi at home anyway? I have yet to see a use for these apps, but I feel like I'm the only one.

Regarding MyWi: When you aren't at home? Or if you're home internet goes down (as happened to us for almost a week)? Or if you have an iPod touch or old iPhone that you want to share your new iPhones 3G with when not at home? Or with a DS or PSP or what have you when not at home? The possibilities are endless for MyWi, but then if none of the situations ever happen for you then there's little value in it. FYI, to share with a DS or DSi, you have to enter the network name manually on the DS/DSi - it wont' show up on those when searching for a network. However, if you manually enter the name (and password if using such), it works great!

Regarding My3G. For downloading podcasts on the road, that are over the download size limit? Downloading app updates while on the road? Facetime over 3G? Etc, etc.

[crunc]

Does anyone have mobile terminal working on their iPhone 4?

If so what was your workaround? Does the unstable build on google code work?

I hate using ssh without it. :(

The one you download from Google Code will work, but not entirely. Preferences don't work at all, and probably other stuff.

[silentcorp]

ScummVM is my fave. Adventure games are a natural fit on the i-devices.

[csklimowski]

Thanks for the suggestions everybody!

[tymurt]

Does anyone have mobile terminal working on their iPhone 4?

If so what was your workaround? Does the unstable build on google code work?

I hate using ssh without it. :(

i have it from the xSellize repo and it works

[JohnnyB1981]

Regarding MyWi: When you aren't at home? Or if you're home internet goes down (as happened to us for almost a week)? Or if you have an iPod touch or old iPhone that you want to share your new iPhones 3G with when not at home? Or with a DS or PSP or what have you when not at home? The possibilities are endless for MyWi, but then if none of the situations ever happen for you then there's little value in it. FYI, to share with a DS or DSi, you have to enter the network name manually on the DS/DSi - it wont' show up on those when searching for a network. However, if you manually enter the name (and password if using such), it works great!

Regarding My3G. For downloading podcasts on the road, that are over the download size limit? Downloading app updates while on the road? Facetime over 3G? Etc, etc.

Yeah, I guess it just doesn't apply to me personally. I don't have an unlimited data plan, and don't really have a need for it. The 20MB limit would be nice to bypass though. I'm mostly just surprised with the percentage of people I see list it as a top 5... pretty much 9 out of every 10 posts I've seen on this and other forums. Thanks for the tips though.

[jstg]

1) Activator
2) Sbsettings
3) Notified Pro
4) Notify Pro
5) aTube
6) qTweeter

[ChrisL]

Not really an app, but definitely get Infinifolders.

[beetle004]

^^ Second that. extremely useful.Why didn't apple do that??

[DPP13]

For me its Infinifolders and 3GUnrestrictor. Its so nice to be able to download 100MB files when youre out and want an app.

[cloudcastles]

I just jailbroke my iPad cuz I plan to install iTether or a similar app so I can hook my iPhone to my iPad. Also would like folders. Has anyone tried Categories with an iPad, and did it work well? This is my first time jailbreaking anything.

[ChrisL]

I just jailbroke my iPad cuz I plan to install iTether or a similar app so I can hook my iPhone to my iPad. Also would like folders. Has anyone tried Categories with an iPad, and did it work well? This is my first time jailbreaking anything.

It's alright. I don't like Categories, but it does the job. I find it a little slow because it takes time to load. There is also CategoriesSB, which is supposedly faster, but paid.

[ApOkwARG]

I highly recommend CategoriesSB, it is definitely worth the money. For example, my 200 app folder loads within 3sec. Just an example of how "crazy" it can get... and it handles it perfectly fine :p
I also made a Games folder with about 15 subcategories (sorted in gameplay style). These folders hold about 30 to 70 apps a piece. Beats Apple's shitty folder "solution" anytime. CategoriesSB will probably continue it's reign for years to come.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that if you keep the amount around a 100 per folder, it will load instantaneous.

[OrangeKirby555]

The obvious of iFile, WinterBoard, Backrounder and FontSwamp.

And the less obvious of NES 3, Mobile Terminal and Steam Punk battery (for winterboard).

[beetle004]

It's alright. I don't like Categories, but it does the job. I find it a little slow because it takes time to load. There is also CategoriesSB, which is supposedly faster, but paid.


Would have loved it if it wasn't too slow.So i just use the apple default folder system along with infinifolders.Works really well.

[wootbean]

is there any cydia app then enables a swype-like feature to the keyboard?

[ChrisL]

is there any cydia app then enables a swype-like feature to the keyboard?

None that I know of.

[iphoneprogrammer]

is there any cydia app then enables a swype-like feature to the keyboard?

I figured Activator would....but i dont know for sure.

[ChrisL]

I figured Activator would....but i dont know for sure.

I think you might be thinking of using swipe gestures to bring up the keyboard, but he's referring to the 'Swype' feature on Android; as seen here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRUoWUhcRlE).