How to Add BigBoss Repo to Cydia App

If you are familiar with iOS jailbreaking, talking about Big boss repo is essential. Because Cydia Bigboss repo is the most use Cydia Sources in Cydia App, once you install the Big boss repository, you can get more app and tweaks which are not available in the Apple AppStore.

What is Bigboss repo

Once we jailbreak iOS devices, we are looking for new Tweaks to add our devices. There are many types of tweaks you can get, such as iPhone tools, new features, apps, and more. In a few words, with this Cydia Bigboss repo, you can customize the appearance of the default iOS system with new styles. So, you need to add Cydia Repository to the Cydia app.

When we are talking about Bigboss Repo, there are many Cydia repositories available you can add to the Cydia app. Bigboss repository is very popular because it is the first Cydia source you need to add after a new jailbreak of iPhone or iPad.

How to check the Installed Cydia Repositories on Cydia app

1. Firstly, you need to open the Cydia App ( after the jailbreak Cydia app will get installed automatically.)
2. It will show the home screen with information about Cydia like below.
3. On the home screen, scroll down and tap on More Package Sources.

More Package Sources

Now you can see the list of Cydia Repo added on the Cydia app. If Bigboss repo is in the list, and does not need to add Bigboss repo. If Bigboss repository is not on the list, follow the below guide to add it.

How to add BigBoss repo to Cydia Sources

1. Open the Cydia app on your iPhone or iPad
2. Tap on Sources tap showing on the bottom

Cydia Sources BigBoss Repo


3. Tap Again Edit on top right corner and then Tap on Add on Top left corner

Cydia edit


4. Now you will get a popup and ask Enter Cydia /APT URL

Cydia sources Add


5. Add below Bigboss repo url and then tap on Add sources
http://apt.thebigboss.org/repofiles/cydia/
6. Now it will begin to install, and after finishes, it asks to restart the iOS device.

Add Bigboss Repo to Sileo

Sileo is another of the best package managers that provides similar services to the Cydia app. Some jailbreak tools come with the Sileo package manager, such as Taurine jailbreak, Chimera jailbreak, Dopamine jailbreak, and Palera1n jailbreak. The following guide helps to add BigBoss Repo for the Sileo app.

  1. Open the Sileo app on your iOS device.
  2. Go to the Sources tab and tap on edit.
  3. Now tap on add and input following BigBoss repo URL.
    http://apt.thebigboss.org/repofiles/cydia/
  4. After that, tap on and wait until finishes refreshes the repos.

How to Add BigBoss Repo to Zebra

Zebra package manager is another powerful app that helps to add Cydia sources to your iOS devices. Using Zebra Manager, you can easily install many tweaks and repos. The following guide helps to add BigBoss for the Zebra package manager.

  1. Launch the Zebra app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Find the Sources and tap on it.
  3. Now tap again on “+” to add a new repository.
  4. Enter the BigBoss URL in the input section and tap on add.
    http://apt.thebigboss.org/repofiles/cydia/
  5. Now you are done with adding the BigBoss repo to Zebra.

Add BigBoss Repo to Installer

Installer is another best package manager, in which you can add any Cydia repositories and tweaks to the iOS devices. These instructions will help to add a BigBoss repo to the Installer app.

  1. Open the Installer app from your iOS device.
  2. Go to the source tab and tap on edit.
  3. Now tap on the add button and input the BigBoss repo URL
    http://apt.thebigboss.org/repofiles/cydia/
  4. Now tap on Add and wait until it refreshes the Installer.

Furthermore, I hope this article helps to install Bigboss Repo on the Cydia app. Once you install Cydia sources to there, you can get more apps and tweak to your iPhone and iPad

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