How To Fix Cydia Downloading Packages Stuck

In this article you will learn how to fix Cydia Sources Not Working error and all kinds of related errors while installing Cydia or downloading a Cydia source. Cydia is a well-known third party app that provides cracked apps and premium apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It is a stable app and seldom get any complains from iOS users for the past few years. However, the iOS version keeps updating and there is a need for Cydia developers to modify the source code in order to make it work for new iOS firmware. During a major upgrade, some Cydia users will experience error during the installation of a Cydia, Cydia apps, or Cydia sources especially when a new iOS firmware was released.

Semi-Restore process will remove all your cydia packages and sources you have downloaded so far, but you are free to re-download them. This process will not remove jailbreak or any other data from your phone.

“Cydia Sources Not Working”, “Wow, you exceeded the number of package names this APT is capable of”, and “The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened” are a few very common error messages when a Cydia user tries to download Cydia or adding a Cydia source/tweak. There are also some other common errors occur when an iOS 8 users try to download a Cydia source with the method used in iOS 7. Today, we are going through a list of “Cydia Not Working” issue and provide you the solution to each problem.

Cydia Sources Not Working Problem 1

The number one problem that many iOS users face is the “Wow, you exceeded the number of package names this APT is capable of” error message. This is a very common error. Sometimes you will also see the message “Problem with MergeList /var/lib/lists/apt.thebigboss.org_repofiles_cydia_dists_stable_main_binary-iphoneos-arm_Packages”. There is nothing wrong with your jailbreak or your Cydia. This message appears when your Cydia has reached the maximum allowed packages which are 65,535 packages. By default, you will have 40,000+ packages when you install Cydia. These packages are from the default Cydia sources such as BigBoss, ModMyi, iSpazio, Telesphoreo Tangelo, and ZodTTD & MacCiti. So, you are only allowed to add another 25,000+ packages.

Fix Cydia Error Messages iOS 9.3.3 - 10.2 Jailbreak Cydia Source: coolstar.org/publicrepo/ Must Have Jailbreak Tweaks iOS 9.2 - 9.3.3 Part #3 https://www.you. So my iphone 5S is jailbroken on 7.0.6. I jailbroke it with evasi0n 1.0.6. Everytime I go to cydia, the packages try to load but it gets stuck everytime I go into cydia. The packages tries to load first saying: 'done: packages' (but it sticks there for long time).

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Solution: Remove unwanted Cydia sources then you won’t see this error again. To remove a Cydia source, go to Cydia -> Manage -> Sources -> Edit and then you can remove any superfluous Cydia sources. Instead, you can reinstall Cydia.

Cydia Sources Not Working Problem 2

Another common issue that iOS 8 users face is the “Failed to Fetch HTTP/1.1 404 Not Found” error. This error usually appears when the repositories are offline or the developers are updating the repo source code. Thus, you will see this message when you try to add a Cydia repo.

  • Alot of users are having a problem where Cydia gets stuck in an infinite respiring loop after a package that needs a respring finishes installing. Do Not Click the Restart Springboard option when the screen shown below comes up. Instead background the app and use another respring option. Preferably the one found in the settings app.
  • How To Fix Cydia Stuck On Done Packages Hi, I have upgraded to iOS 5.0.1 on my iPhone 4 GSM. I have jailbroken with redsn0w 0.9.9b9d and I have tried with sn0wbreeze v2.8b11 However when I open cydia, I wait for the stuff to download at the top of the screen.

Solution: Wait for a few minutes (perhaps hours depending on the server) and follow how to add a Cydia repo to re-add the Cydia repo you want. If the error still exists, remove UltraSn0w repo.

Cydia Sources Not Working Problem 3

The very hateful Cydia problem is that you don’t know what the problem is. There are readers complain to TopCydiaSources.com saying their Cydia Source page, Installed packages page, and Changes page show nothing at all although they are very sure they have at least 10 Cydia sources added. This problem occurs when one or more than one of your Cydia repos are giving problem.


Screenshot of Cydia Sources Not Working

Solution: Remove those Cydia repos that you think is giving you problems. Otherwise, remove all Cydia repos and see if the problem still exists. If it does, reinstall Cydia and the problem will be fixed.

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by Anna SherryUpdated on 2019-08-06 / Update for Fix iPhone

'I successfully jailbroke my iPhone 8 running 12.1.2 but cydia would crash. so i changed like one or two settings in the uncover app and hit jailbreak again. it got stuck in a respring loop and i can't reboot it or force reset it. I tried connecting it to my mac but it won't even connect to it!?? help please'

There are lots of iPhone users who try to jailbreak their device to unlock many features. But they often experience that Cydia and the Unc0ver app crash or get stuck in respring loop. It won't even allow you to reboot or force reset your iPhone.

Luckily, Cydia allows the users to respring the iPhone. It means you can restart your iPhone without going all the way back to the boot chain. It is like a soft reboot but some unfortunate users even get stuck during respringing. If you are also stuck in unc0ver jailbreak respring loop then you will need some help. The problem arises in the iPhone due to common issues. But there is nothing you can't fix.

In this article, you are going to learn how to fix the respring loop using various methods. If you are lucky enough, then you will be able to fix the issue as quickly as possible.

Tips to Fix iPhone Stuck in Respring Loop

Tip 1: Hard Reset/Hard Reboot

The hard reset or reboot is the most common fix that you can try if your iPhone is stuck in unc0ver respring loop.

For iPhone 6s and Earlier Models:

Press the power button and home button at the same time and hold them until you see the Apple logo pop-up on the screen. Leave the buttons and restart the iPhone normally.

For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:

Press the power button along with the volume down button and wait for almost 10 seconds. The Apple logo will appear on the screen and you can let go of the buttons. Wait for a few seconds and restart your iPhone with the usual method.

For iPhone 8 and later models:

Press and leave the volume up button and repeat the same with the Volume down button. Then press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen. You can restart the iPhone normally and see if the problem is fixed.

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Tip 2: Reset Cydia Cache

This is more like a tweak but it might work for some of the users. When you are trying the respring loop fix, try enabling the reset Cydia cache option and then jailbreak the device. It will take longer than the other methods but at least your sources and tweaks won't be deleted.

Tip 3: Restore in iTunes (Data Loss)

The most common solution to fix the respring loop on your iPhone is performing a restore via iTunes. It will erase the settings and data on your iPhone which can be recovered afterward from backup. So, before you restore your device, make sure that you create a most recent backup of your device data. Or you can skip to the tip 4 to fix this problem without data loss.

Step 1: Launch iTunes on your system and connect your iPhone. Click on the Summary tab and you will see the Restore option on the screen.

Step 2: Click on the Restore iPhone option and confirm action one more time by clicking on the Restore option in the pop-up window.

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All your device data and settings will be erased completely and you can set it up as new. You can restore the device data from the backup during the setup.

Tip 4: Repair iPhone System to Fix Respring Loop, Reboot Loop, and Other Jailbreak Problems (No Data Loss)

In case the iOS 12.1.2 unc0ver jailbreak stuck in respring loop and the problem doesn't seem to get fixed anytime soon, you will need the help of ReiBoot. This iOS repair tool can help the user to resolve various kinds of working issues including the jailbreak problems. And the best thing is that you don't even have to suffer from data loss. It is a complete system repair tool which can be used easily.

There is one more thing to mention that your iPhone will become unjailbreak after system recovery with ReiBoot.

How to Fix the respring loop, reboot loop, or any other problem using ReiBoot

Step 1 Begin with downloading and installing the software on your system. Then run the program and connect your iPhone with the system. Choose the Repair Operating System mode and move on to the next step.

Step 2 Click on the Start Repair button and you will be prompted to download a firmware package for your device. The software will automatically detect the iOS version of the device and provide you a compatible version.

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Hit the download button and wait while the package is downloaded.

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Step 2 After the download is complete, click on the Repair Now option and the process will be initiated. It will take a while for the software to fix the problem on the device.

The software will notify you once the repair is done. When your iPhone restarts, it will remove the jailbreak and your iOS version will be updated to the latest one.

Here is a video guide to show you how to fix iPhone stuck without data loss with ReiBoot.

Wrap It Up

Now you know what you can do if the iPhone is stuck in a Respring Loop. So, the next time when you face an issue like this, it will be better if you directly opt out for ReiBoot as it can repair the system without causing data loss.