How to Remove Cydia

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate the Cydia app.

   It should be on one of your home screens or in a folder. , Do so until all the apps on the screen start shaking., It's in the upper-left corner of the Cydia app., This deletes the Cydia app from your device., It's a gray app with gears (⚙️) that's typically located on your home screen., It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
   
   If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to (your device), enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
   
   If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu., It's at the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section.
   
   Slide iCloud Backup to the "On" (green) position, if it's not already. , It's at the bottom of the screen.
   
   Wait until the backup is complete.
   
   You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to back up your iPhone.
   
   Unauthorized apps (such as those downloaded with Cydia) and those not available in the App Store (such as Cydia) will not be backed up., It's in the upper-left corner of the screen., It's in the upper-left corner of the screen., It's in the upper-left corner of the screen., It's near the top of the menu, next to a gear (⚙️) icon., It's at the bottom of the menu., It's near the top of the menu., Enter the passcode you use to unlock your phone.
   
   If prompted, enter your "Restrictions" passcode. , Doing so will reset all settings, as well as erase the media and data on your device.,, The set-up assistant will guide you through the process., Do so when the "Restore" options appear on the screen., Your iPhone will begin downloading the backup from iCloud.
   
   After it's restored, your settings and authorized apps will be reinstalled and the jailbreaking process will be undone.
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   Step 2: Press and hold Cydia.

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   Step 3: Tap ⓧ.

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   Step 4: Tap Delete.

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   Step 5: Open Settings.

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   Step 6: Tap your Apple ID.

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   Step 7: Tap iCloud.

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   Step 8: Scroll down and tap iCloud Backup.

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   Step 9: Tap Back Up Now.

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    Step 10: Tap iCloud.

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    Step 11: Tap Apple ID.

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    Step 12: Tap Settings.

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    Step 13: Scroll down and tap General.

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    Step 14: Scroll down and tap Reset.

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    Step 15: Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

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    Step 16: Enter your passcode.

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    Step 17: Tap Erase (your device).

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    Step 18: Wait for the device to reset.

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    Step 19: Follow the on-screen prompts.

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    Step 20: Tap Restore from iCloud Backup.

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    Step 21: Log in with your Apple ID.

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