How to install .deb file on your iPhone/iPad/iPod
4 Methods to install a .deb file into your iOS, choose the easier for you!
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1st Method: Install with iOS Safari Browser + iFile
Requirements: iPhone/iPod/iPad Safari Browser + iFile
Download .deb file with iPhone/iPod/iPad Safari browser
Choose >> Open in “iFile”
Once iFile opens >> Select Installer
Respring
YOU ARE DONE
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2nd Method: Install with SSH Client + iFile
Requirements: SSH Client (iFunbox for Windows/Cyberduck for MacOS) + iFile
Download iFunbox >> (i-FunBox v2.1 | File Manager, Browser, Explorer, Transfer Tool for iPhone, iPad & iPod) Windows , or Cyberduck for MacOS
Download desired (.deb) file to your desktop
Run iFunbox and connect your iOS (iPhone, iPod or iPad)
iFunBox will show your device contents, Now navigate to any folder for example: var/mobile/Documents
Move (.deb) file from your desktop to var/mobile/Documents
Run iFile from your iOS, and navigate to the same folder i.e. var/mobile/Documents
Click on (.deb) file and select install
YOU ARE DONE.
TIP : I can not SSH into my iPhone/iPod/iPad!
I can not find var/root?
I can not SSH into my iPhone/iPad?
I have jailbroken device, my SSH client is discovering my iPhone/iPad as (JAILED)?
>> Install OpenSSH from Cydia, reboot, then try again.
>> If you still having problems>> Install afc2add from Cydia then reboot.
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3rd Method: AutoInstallation Folder
Requirements: SSH Client (iFunbox for Windows/Cyberduck for MacOS)
Download iFunbox >> (i-FunBox v2.1 | File Manager, Browser, Explorer, Transfer Tool for iPhone, iPad & iPod) Windows , or Cyberduck for MacOS
Download desired (.deb) file to your desktop
Run iFunbox and connect your iOS (iPhone, iPod or iPad)
iFunBox will show your device contents, Now navigate to var/root/Media/
Create the folder Cydia/AutoInstall (if not already created)
Move (.deb) file from your desktop to var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall
Reboot your iOS
YOU ARE DONE
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4th Method: Install with Mobile Terminal
Requirements: Mobile Terminal + OpenSSH
“Steps 2 and 3 are only if you have never installed a .deb file with this method”
Download the .deb file you want (example : LockInfo)
Start Cydia, go to “Search”, type “Mobile Terminal” and install it
Repeat step 2 for “OpenSSH”
Start “MobileTerminal”
Type the following commands , then reboot:
Quote:
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)
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