Jailbreak apps i can’t live without
We all have them; apps that we rely so much on that our iDevices become near impossible to use without. Here are some of mine, and why. I’m not including cydia, because that’s a bit too obvious. And, chances are, if you’re reading this then you don’t need me to talk about it 
SbSettings
This is, for me, the main reason I jailbreak. It provides quick and easy toggles from anywhere. Everything from brightness to wifi. It’s awesome. The fact that it can be themed is also a nice addition.
Winterboard
Complete theming of your idevice. Everything from icons to a background to fonts to sounds. If you can imagine it getting changed then, chances are, winterboard is able to change it. Only the wallpaper can be changed in OS 4. It’s good to see the jailbreak community bettering what apple can do.
Backgrounder
Yet again the jailbreak community is literally years ahead of apple. We’ve had backgrounding for months and months now; they haven’t implemented a full solution yet. Plus, backgrounder works on *all* devices, not just the ipad and 3gs. Backgrounding, for those who don’t know, is simply allowing an app (eg an IM app) to continue running in the background. I use this A LOT. When I’m on msn I like to check my facebook and twitter. Without backgrounder I’d have to log out then log back in every time I wanted to do that. Don’t listen to the lies apple spread about how is seriously affects your battery life. I have the ipt1g and it doesn’t
Rotation inhibitor
A photo isn’t really needed for this. Basically it’s and sbsettings toggle to stop rotation. What possible use is there for it I hear you ask. Well, I use it when using an iDevice in bed. Also, lounging by the pool on your side.
These are my must have apps. My iPod without them simply isn’t the same. Check them out; all are available through cydia.
I’m interested; What are your must have apps?
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Yeah and install0us is also one of the die die apps and about the rotation lock I can’t find it can someone tell me where is it?
Sorry my mistake. It’s called rotation inhibitor. Fixed now
iFile
3G unrestrictener
Categiries
Winterboard
Pro switcher
Backgrounder
iFile,
3G unrestrictener
,Categiries
Winterboard
Pro switcher
Backgrounder
iFile, 3G unrestrictener,Categiries,Winterboard, Pro switcher, Backgrounder…
iFile, 3G unrestrictener,Categiries,Winterboard, Pro switcher, Backgrounder… And many more…
Snappy — Can take a picture immediately from within an app or Springboard without having to load the slow Camera app.
My3G or 3GUnrestrictor — Both of these options do the same thing: trick apps into thinking they’re on WiFi, so you can bypass download size limitations, use Skype, watch high-quality YouTube videos, etc., all over the cell network.
MyWi — Enables tethering (using cell network data on other devices, like a laptop or iPad) via USB, Bluetooth, and WiFi.
Resupported — Allows the use of non-official video out cables. You can use a cheap $10 cable instead of Apple’s $50 cable.
biteSMS — This (or many other similar apps) allows you to respond to SMS messages from within any app, so you don’t have to quit your app and then load up the Messages app.
What is the name of the SBSettings theme we can see on this page ?
Quick Reply ! (one of the main reasons I JB my wides and kids phones…
iBlacklist! No more turning off the phone when that special someone won’t leave you alone!!!
My must have is smartscreen with the quick launch widget. Let’s you access your favorite apps right from the lockscreen. If it’s an app that supports push notification, you also see the number on the icon. Means I can see how many emails I have (or scrabble moves to make) right from my lockscreen. Freakin handy!
I love bitesms, texting from the lock screen or during a open app is awesome.
Quick lock.
Mywi,backgrounder,kirike,winterboard, sb settings,ifile, my tops
SBSettings,
ProSwitcher,
iBlacklist,
iRealSMS,
Winterbiard,
iPhoneDelivery,
CallClear,
iFile,
LockInfo,
StatusNotifier,
…
MyWi is a must have!!! Tlert and ressuported are great too
Cycorder dude! Gotta have that!!! Only thing I can’t figure out how to mail them! Lol
LockInfo
KeepAwake
RockApp
CyDelete
Activator
GlovePod
iBlueNova
Updatr
Got many Cydia apps… But the following (considering that I’m on an iPhone3G with no dataplan…) are the crucial apps that will make me Jailbreak my iPhone and THEY ALWAYS get installed whenever I restore!:
SBSettings
iRealSMS
Categories
Safari Download Manager
iFile (allows file sharing, view file content, manage files downloaded through Safari)
Winterboard/Bosspaper
Installous
MCleaner
Flashlight (surprisingly useful)
Action Menu Plus Pack
I use all of those except The rotation inhibitor. And I think I might even get it. And if I had to say my must have apps for a jailbroken iPod/iPhone they would be all of the ones you’ve said.
- iFile
- QuickReply
- Sbsettings
- universal search – search anything straight from spotlight
- mewseek – download music and import to ipod app
- MyWi
- backgrounder
- proswitcher
- music controls – control many music apps running in a background via statusbar buttons
- Safari download manager – download multiple files at the same time straight from Safari
- ZapBrowser – for full-screen browsing
- lockinfo
Make it mine
rename
advanced preferences
sbsettings (autolock, download manager, silent, n SMS message alert)
proswitcher, backgrounder
bitesms-replaces sms app.
lockinfo
windows 7 themes for everything lol scre apples restrictions.
Hey, does anyone know the title/name of the winterboard theme used on that screenshot for winterboard? I like it
Just tossed you in a book mark so I can catch some Zs and be back tomorrow. I need to read more on the data.
Can I use part of your post in my website if I link you back?
How safe am I from apple?
IPOD Touch Winterboard,bosspaper,sbsettings, backgrounder,proswitcher,ifile, mim,rename, iconoclasm ,infiniboard,infinidock,shrink, springlocker, action menu,quicklock
How safe am I from apple of I use Install0us?
@daniel incredibly
@Daniel Install0us itself is illegal, and JailbreakNews is not suggesting that you use Install0us to download and install pirated applications to your iPod Touch / iPhone. Having said this, many people use Install0us as a ‘try-before-you-buy’ app that allows them to test out a paid app before buying it officially from the app store. Keep in mind many of the developers of applications have put hours, days, weeks, and even months into the development of their product. By buying the app, you are supporting them to continually update it, as well as create new, better applications.
How many may I list? I”ll just start listing my favorites until I get cut off:
sbsettings, quick acess to commonly used toggles.
Activator, I use swipe of the status bar to jump directly into my favorite apps or anything else!
Action Menu, cut and paste is lame without this.
Categories: a bit buggy but a must have to keep my springboard icons organized.
Infinidock, add as many icons to my dock as I want and it works well with Categories SB.
iFile, Its like windows explorer for your device.
iPhone explorer, Being able to access files from a desktop.
Proswitcher, switch between open apps shown as palm pre style cards.
Insomnia, I don’t get errors when downloading a video or some big file when I use this.
For me, using a stock iPhone without these functions is frustrating.
My favorite jb apps are
Installous
iFile
SBSettings
SBRotator
Winterboard
MakeItMine