How to Install .deb File [iPhone/iPod/iPad Cydia Tutorial]

3 Methods to install a .deb file into your iDevice [iPhone (3G/3Gs/4), iPod touch (3G/4G), iPad and iPad 2]. Select the easier for you :

1st Method: AutoInstallation [Recommended]

1. Download iFunbox >> (www.i-funbox.com) Windows , or Cyberduck for MacOS
2. Run iFunbox and connect your iDevice (iPhone, iPod, iPad or iPad 2)
3. iFunBox will show your device contents, Now navigate to var/root/Media/
4. Create the folder Cydia/AutoInstall (if not already created)
5. Move .deb file from your desktop to var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall
6. Close iFile, reboot your iDevice
7. YOU ARE DONE

2nd Method: Install with iFile [Recommended]

Requirements: iFile and Safari Download Manager required

1. Run Safari and type the address which contains the .deb file
2. Click on the link of the .deb file >> Download
3. After finishing download, click on the file in the dowloaded files list >> Open with iFile >> Installer
4. YOU ARE DONE

3rd Method: Install with Mobile Terminal

Requirements: Mobile Terminal and OpenSSH

“Steps 2 and 3 are only if you never installed a .deb file with this method”

1. Download the .deb file you want (example : LockInfo)
2. Start Cydia, go to “Search”, type “Mobile Terminal” and install it
3. Repeat step 2 for “OpenSSH”
4. Start “MobileTerminal”
5. Type the following commands , then reboot:

su (press return)
alpine (press return) /!\ You won’t see the typed password then don’t worry /!\
dpkg -i nameofpackage.deb (press return, replace nameofpackage with LockInfo for the example)

Note that you can rename the .deb file like 1.deb (it’s easier to type)