Add Cydia App on iOS 17 running on iPhone, iPad: Cydia, my friend, is like the rebel base for iOS users who have dared to break free from Apple’s walled garden. It’s an alternative app store exclusively for jailbroken iPhones, where users can access a whole universe of unauthorized goodies. Picture it as the wild west of the iOS world, where you can download and install apps, tweaks, themes, and other digital delights that Apple would never let through its gates.

In essence, Cydia is the secret door to a world of iOS customization and unauthorized innovation. It’s not for everyone, and users need to be aware of the potential risks. However, for those willing to take the plunge, Cydia offers a glimpse into a side of iOS that Apple prefers to keep under wraps.

Here you can see how to add Cydia App icon on your iPhone or iPad:

Step 1: Launch Safari on your iPhone and iPad running on iOS 18.

Step 2: Open this page.

Step 3: After the page loads up, Go to > the bottom of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and tap on the up arrow as shown here.

Step 4: In the next screen you see the options page where you need to select Add to Home Screen.

Step 5: Now rename the Cydia app icon as Cydia and tap on Add

Step 6: You now have Cydia app icon installed on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running on iOS firmware.

Step 7: Tap on this icon to get the latest of confirmed iOS  jailbreak updates.