Sometimes it is cool to backup Cydia apps and tweaks to PC but there is no guarantee that nothing happens to your computer. There is even a better way to protect all your applications on a jailbroken device. With modern tools you can just create a backup copy of everything you have to save it on the cloud which you can reach from any computer or iPhone later on. We’ll explain how to backup Cydia tweaks on iOS 8 firmware. This guide is good for users who are already jailbroken and wish to restore or update to the latest firmware. Since the iPhone is going to be completely wiped off you have to save the tweaks and avoid going through the long process of installing everything you had before.

How to Backup Cydia Apps iOS 8 Instruction

Step 1. There is one interesting tool called PKGBackup. Sadly it is not free. It is available to users who are willing to pay nearly $10 for it. The program is located on Cydia [look for BigBoss repo]. Developers promise to update their application with all the fixes to current problems if anything exists on the new Apple OS and this is why you can’t get it for free. Step 2. Once the program is purchased and installed you can start to backup Cydia apps and sources on iOS 8 smartphone. Step 3. There is PKGBackup icon on your Home screen which you need to launch. step 3 Step 4. Launch Settings and select your cloud or source where the backup copy will be stored. You can use DropBox, SkyDrive, Box etc. Step 5. Click on the Backup option. First, choose the round button. step 5 Step 6. Then choose the orange one. step 6 Step 7. Once asked, provide the Title and describe your backup file. Remember it as this file will contain all your jailbroken apps and tweaks. Step 8. The application will backup all the jailbroken content and you will have to wait till the work is done.