Install A .deb File [How To]

Monday, April 5, 2010 11:00 PM




 

First of all, what is a .deb file ?
It is a package which contains everything you need to install an application (often coming from Cydia). The package is edited by hackers, they modify the code lines and then it becomes a cracked application.
1st method : Mobile Terminal

 Note : 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.
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3) Repeat step 2 for "OpenSSH".

 

4) Start "MobileTerminal".



 

5) Type the following commands :
  • 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)
 

6) Reboot.
    
                          
 

2nd method : iFile (+ Safari Downloader)

Requirements :
If you experience some problems to access SSH :

  • copy the file iTunesMobileDevice.dll in the installation folder of the SSH software used.
  • display the hidden files
  • the file iTunesMobileDevice.dll is there : C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin


      1) Start the SSH software you want (WinSCP, FileZilla, iFunBox...) and connect to your iPhone.
      2) Copy a .deb file in var/Mobile/ or the folder you prefer.
      3) Install the .deb file just by clicking on it.



      4) Reboot your iPhone.

      3rd method : AutoInstallation

      1) Connect to your iPhone with SSH software


      2) Create the folder Cydia/AutoInstall into var/root/Media/
      3) Reboot your iPhone.