iOS 11

These jailbreak tweaks extend Dark Mode to the web pages you visit

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 17, 2018

Dark Mode-based jailbreak tweaks have become severely cliché in the modern jailbreak community, but a pair of new tweaks dubbed Deluminator by iOS developer FoxfortMobile and Nebula by iOS developers Squ1dd13 and Muirey03 finally offer something unique in the Dark Mode space.

While the majority available Dark Mode-based jailbreak tweaks concentrate on transforming the aesthetic of app user interfaces, Deluminator and Nebula instead focus on the web pages you load in your iPhone or iPad’s mobile web browser.

Cabello, NavAway, SafeShutdown, and other jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 16, 2018

Having the power to modify your iOS 11 device outside of Apple’s parameters is the primary reason to use the Electra jailbreak. For those that are already using it, finding exciting add-ons to install can be challenging.

In this roundup, we’ll help you discover new jailbreak tweaks and add-ons for your handset by consolidating all the previous week’s releases into one post. This roundup will encompass all the jailbreak tweaks released in Cydia from September 10th to September 16th.

NavAway intelligently hides the navigation bar relative to scrolling direction

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 15, 2018

Upon refreshing your Cydia sources this week, you should take note of a new free jailbreak tweak called NavAway by iOS developer Wh0ba.

Just as the tweak’s name suggests, NavAway makes your iPhone’s navigation bar magically disappear as you scroll down in specific scrollable applications. When you begin scrolling back up in the app, NavAway intelligently reveals the navigation bar again for your convenience.

SafeShutdown helps semi-untethered jailbreak users avoid re-jailbreaking due to a dead battery

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 13, 2018

If you’re rocking a semi-untethered jailbreak like Electra, then you’re likely familiar with the inconvenience of re-running the tool over a wired connection with your computer every time you reboot your device.

You can control the majority of your handset reboots by merely keeping it running at all times, but the one instance where you can’t is when your handset runs out of battery power. Fortunately, a new jailbreak tweak dubbed SafeShutdown by iOS developer Kurrt aims to make this a less painful experience.

Add custom sounds and haptic feedback to your handset’s physical buttons with Cabello

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 10, 2018

Having a jailbroken iPhone or iPad means being able to customize it such that it delivers an experience unlike anyone else’s handset, and with a new free jailbreak tweak called Cabello by iOS developer daniel63194, you can do just that.

Cabello compliments your handset’s hardware buttons with customizable effects, such as custom sounds and haptic feedback. Right out of the box, the tweak lets you configure these parameters for the Home button, volume buttons, and the sleep/wake button.

Apace 2, AutoAnswer X, and more jailbreak tweaks to try this weekend

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 9, 2018

If you’ve got a jailbroken iOS 11 device, then you’re probably wondering what kinds of jailbreak tweaks you should be installing on it. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered.

In this roundup, we’ll be talking about all the jailbreak tweaks released in Cydia from September 3rd to September 9th. As usual, we’ll kick things off by discussing our favorites and then outline the rest afterward.

Give your Home screen folders a new look with CoolFolder

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 8, 2018

Folders are incredibly useful for managing cluttered Home screens, but their core design hasn’t changed much in some of the most recent iterations of iOS.

If you’re looking for a completely redesigned folder experience in iOS 11, then we encourage you to check out a new free jailbreak tweak dubbed CoolFolder by iOS developer 4nni3.

AutoAnswer X brings advanced automatic call-taking features to jailbroken iOS 11 handsets

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 6, 2018

Depending on how often you take FaceTime or Phone calls on your iPhone, you might find it handy to have your handset automatically accept incoming calls from specific people under specific circumstances.

You can configure your iPhone to answer phone calls automatically if you have iOS 11, but a jailbreak tweak called AutoAnswer X (iOS 11) by iOS developer Elias Limneos provides a better long-term solution with more features and configuration than you could ever dream of receiving in an official iOS update from Apple.

This tweak breaks down cellular data usage from uninstalled apps

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 6, 2018

Unlimited data plans are everywhere these days, but a significant percentage of the population still uses capped plans. Anyone in the latter category likely pays closer attention to their monthly data usage than unlimited users do. But in any case, iOS’ native cellular data monitoring system leaves a lot to be desired.

Fortunately, a new free jailbreak tweak called ShowGoneCellularData by iOS developer Kevin Muller can help. This tweak compels iOS to display detailed cellular data usage stats for apps you’ve previously removed.

Add powerful new features to the Now Playing interface with Apace 2

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 5, 2018

If you appreciated the first Apace jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Andreas Henriksson, then you’ll likely have a sweet spot for its iOS 11-compatible successor: Apace 2 (iOS 11).

Apace 2 augments your iOS handset’s Now Playing interface with features relevant to the app you use to listen to your favorite tunes. Whether you’re partial to Spotify, Deezer, or the native Music app, you could potentially benefit from what Apace 2 brings to the table.

Ahead of iOS 12 launch, iOS 11 adoption rate now tops 85 percent

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ September 4, 2018

Nearly a year after it was first released, the iOS 11 adoption rate now stands at 85 percent, according to updated statistics on Apple's App Store support page for developers. In May, the last time the chart was updated, the adoption rate for iOS 11 stood at 81 percent. The latest stats show that 10 percent of iOS devices now use iOS 10, while the rest are on older iOS versions.

Rollectra/SemiRestore11 receives another update with safer execution methods

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 4, 2018

Hot off the heels of a Rollectra/SemiRestore11 update this Labor Day weekend, developer and ex-Electra Team member Pwn20wnd has released another update to the un-jailbreaking tool on Tuesday. The latest update brings the utility’s version number up to 1.1.2.-1.

In case you’re in need of a refresher, the update that dropped on Labor Day weekend added support for iOS 11.3-11.4.X devices that had been jailbroken with Electra. Furthermore, it added a new option for un-jailbreaking your handset without losing your user data.