[How-To] Install a .deb file
Sunday, February 07, 2010
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.
There's different ways to install a .deb file, we will the main ones :
1st method : Mobile Terminal
[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
3/ Repeat step 2 for "OpenSSH"
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)
Required :
- a jailbroken iPhone
- OpenSSH installed (search in Cydia)
- afc2add 1.01 fix usb if jailbreak was done with Blackra1n.
- SafariDownloader_1.3.1-2
- iFile_1.0.1-1
- 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
February 7, 2010 11:45 PM
You should include the method that uses the safari download manager+iFile that way ppeople know the easy way to do it without a computer
February 8, 2010 8:55 AM
Ok! No problem, I will add this method during the day!
Thank you for your suggestion ;)
February 9, 2010 8:05 AM
You didn't quite explain the iFile + Safari downloader well, you may be working on it but I don't know. Just explain that people can follow your links in safari and download files directly onto your iPod, then you can just tap open in iFile and tap install, then respring or reboot. In my opinion it's the easiest way for people with very little know how or someone who struggles getting their ssh clients to work to get .debs onto their iPod or iPhone. Just figured I'd throw my input into it again, trying to help you make your site a little better by throwing in suggestions.
February 12, 2010 9:52 PM
just use iphone pc suite v2.6.Its nice n easy n free
May 3, 2010 3:49 PM
If I want to use Method 1, how do I get the *.deb file on my iPhone if it is on my PC.
May 3, 2010 11:20 PM
Hi!
You must SSH your iPhone http://hackstor.blogspot.com/2010/03/ssh-your-iphone.html
OR
simply, add my repo source in Cydia : http://cydia.myrepospace.com/HackStor/
and just look for an application, and install it just by clicking on it!
May 4, 2010 9:21 PM
What folder/directory to I put the .deb file into (on the iPhone), to be able to use Method 1?
May 4, 2010 9:50 PM
You can put your deb file in var/mobile/
May 6, 2010 5:35 PM
I don't know who you are, but if you were in front of me I would buy you a beer and another one. Thank you so much!
May 7, 2010 11:29 AM
@atkaohsiungchris
LOL! Thanks, you're welcome
May 21, 2010 7:44 AM
Anyone knows how to remove a cydia app that has no icon? cant be deleted by cydelete? and where cydia was used to uninstall it unsuccessfully, causing cydia to now crash? it's actually caused by Repeating Memory Free from the HackStor repo. Now i wanna remove it but can't and Cydia does not work anymore.
May 21, 2010 10:46 AM
Hi!
Have you ever been to the folder /Application where you can find all your Cydia apps ?
Use iFile on your iPhone or WInSCP on your PC then with SSH, find Repeating Memory Free or something like that, and remove the folder.
Please let me know...
BR
May 31, 2010 9:39 AM
http://cydia.myrepospace.com/HackStor/
WTF .... This Repo Does not Exist !!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 31, 2010 4:08 PM
I always download with iFiler, drag 'n drop to some dir.
then click with iFile on it and choose install -> Done :)
June 10, 2010 2:55 PM
Cyder2 is a very easy programm to copy files from pc to iDevice via usb and you could download all files from cydia. It works like cydia ;)
June 11, 2010 7:55 AM
i install the call counter deb on my iphone. But the counter doesnt work. Anyone can help me? Thanks a lot~!
June 11, 2010 11:14 AM
Hum... normally call counter works but not SMS counter.
I don't have any solution at this moment. Sry
June 24, 2010 7:05 PM
Was so happy to find a way to divorce iTunes Overlord however when I start iBye, I get the LOADING screen and then it takes me back to my springboard. iPhone 3G/jailbroken-redsn0w/unlocked-ultrasn0w/iOS4/T-mobile.
Any links or advice greatly appreciated.
July 4, 2010 10:32 AM
Hi,
I've problem with my ipod touch 2g because i can't start the Terminal. I'm doing first method. What I should do?
July 5, 2010 3:46 PM
Hi!
Do you have iOS4.0 ?? if yes, you need Mobile Terminal 426 !
http://hackstor.blogspot.com/2010/03/mobileterminal-3642-11.html
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July 12, 2010 6:56 AM
Ton blog est super bien fait j'aime beaucoup. Merci pour les tutos bien fouttu. Sa aide ce genre de chose
July 19, 2010 11:16 AM
i used the source to download androidlock xt and as it was finishing in cydia an error came up saying 'hash sum mismatch' what the hell is going on?
July 25, 2010 8:49 PM
Hi, when I tried to download from your repo, it says size mismatch and the file doesn't install. How do I get this working. Thank you for such a helpful article.
July 26, 2010 4:15 PM
Your repo is the BOMB! I have one problem though... I'm getting a "hash sum mismatch" error in Cydia when I attempt to install the PDANet 1.61 cracked file. Any clues? Thanks!
July 27, 2010 3:33 AM
Im using the method 1 and when im getting a dpkg requested operation requires superuser privilege
July 27, 2010 9:24 AM
Hi!
I think you have installed a bad version of iFile!! Isn't it ??
Which version do you have ? You should uninstall it and reinstall it from my repo or an other!
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August 14, 2010 6:09 AM
Just loaded this app today. I can't seem to play downloaded or streaming movies. After selecting a movie from File Manager, I choose the Play on iPhone option. Should I reinstall?
Thanks
August 30, 2010 1:46 AM
May I ask you a question?
I've tried to use MobileTerminal,but It was just open 1min then close...
How can I use Terminal?? Please,tell me...
August 30, 2010 11:18 AM
Hi!
I think you have a IOS 4x... then only MobileTerminal 426 works!
You can find it on my repo...
September 14, 2010 8:47 AM
Hello. Help needed here. I'm trying to install a .deb file using iFile, but every time it just ends up telling me that the action requires SuperUser privilege. Does anyone know how I can set SU privilege on iFile, or if it can be done at all?
September 14, 2010 9:26 AM
Hi David!
It's a well known issue! How did you install your version of iFile ? which version do you have ? where did you find it ??
Just install the version in my repo and it will work!
September 17, 2010 1:09 AM
I have downloaded Recent Call Log Delete to my 3.1.3 spirit jailbroken, but it will not delete any calls from my call log. Can you tell me why this may be?
September 18, 2010 5:53 PM
Hi, i have a problem with "Insomnia Pro 4.1 Crack", everything is ok. But i look (sorry your trial has expired, please purchase.) what can I do?
September 30, 2010 5:52 PM
I cannot find iFile in your repo. Could you check it?
October 1, 2010 3:52 PM
hi,
small help requested, i:
"simply, add my repo source in Cydia : http://cydia.myrepospace.com/HackStor/
and just look for an application, and install it just by clicking on it!"
did just that. Worked, but it is still not cracked, so i simply continue trial. In order to crack, do i have to proceed with the above mentioned ( method 1 ) steps ( mobile terminal + ssh ) to proceed or something is just wrong???
thanks in advance
ted
October 1, 2010 3:54 PM
my bad!!!!! i didn't mention the app....
sorry for that - i am going for lockinfo app :)
cheers,
ted
October 21, 2010 5:06 PM
I get an error processing nameofpackage.deb when i type dpkg -i nameofpackage.deb
October 22, 2010 5:44 AM
I cant get your repo to add in source on cydia ive made sure i typed it right 3 times.
October 22, 2010 5:46 AM
nm finally got it.
October 28, 2010 10:36 AM
I've never done any of this but I was able to do it with iFile, and Safari Downloader...It was a piece of cake with just those 2 apps!
November 16, 2010 7:27 PM
Hello my friend thank you so much for the escellent website. I´m having trouble installing the downloaded deb files. When I try installing the temrinal iun my iphone 3GS it crashes immediately upon clicking on it. So when I try installing via the winscp method, after executing the command to install the deb file I get some errors. I tried installing the iNes deb file and here´s what was written in the terminal screen after I exceuted:
/private/var/tmp$ dpkg -i /tmp/isnes_1.1_iphoneos-arm.deb
Selecting previously deselected package com.bslapps.isnes.
(Reading database ... 2365 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking com.bslapps.isnes (from .../tmp/isnes_1.1_iphoneos-arm.deb) ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of com.bslapps.isnes:
com.bslapps.isnes depends on ch.ringwald.btstack; however:
Package ch.ringwald.btstack is not installed.
dpkg: error processing com.bslapps.isnes (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Errors were encountered while processing:
com.bslapps.isnes
Can you please help!? Thanks a lot!
November 18, 2010 3:46 AM
Hi! I can not load IRealsms on IOS 4? is this version not supported?
November 20, 2010 2:16 PM
is this not supported on iOS 4.1?
November 28, 2010 8:17 PM
How I add the .edb file from my computer? I downloaded the terminal 472 and openssh but hot i add the .deb?
November 29, 2010 6:00 PM
You need to SSH your iPhone to be able to have a connection between your iDevice and your computer...
http://hackstor.blogspot.com/2010/03/ssh-your-iphone.html
December 3, 2010 9:44 PM
can anyone tell me please WHY ibluenova does notwork on iphone 4?
December 9, 2010 6:45 PM
worked perfectly with method one. And as a bonus I FINALLY understand more about the "elusive" .deb file usage :)
Thank you very much for your clear guide!
December 18, 2010 10:55 AM
Hello Apple God.
I severely need your help.
I have an iPhone 4 with 4.1 OS jailbroken with limra1n.
I have tryed several repos, including xSellize, SiNfuL, Beyouriphone (which caused me a lot of problems as it doesn't exist anymore, and a couple of others.
I have tryed your method of iFile, and MobileTerminal (which succesfully downloaded the .deb file)but did not fulfill the purpose of getting me the app.
All I want is snappy, but every single version I download, is not working. I have spend a good majority of my day trying to figure this out and I can't understand what is wrong.
What happens is I download the cracked app, and after the respring-ing I click the app to open it up and the only thing that happens is the screen flickers black, like the app opens and closes almost instantly. And I can not get anything to work.
This is extremely frustrating and any help would be much greatly appreciated.
January 5, 2011 4:53 AM
hello, I successfully did option one, by doing every step, and it seemed perfect. After I rebooted, I go to my lockscreen, and it lists calender, mail, notifications and so on one after another beneath one another, but there is nothing, when I press the calender, or any of the tabs with ex. calender, under it mail, nothing happens.... wondering if it has to do with my hardware? I have 3.1...that the problem?
January 30, 2011 10:27 AM
F*ck thankz dude i got it work on iOS 4.2....hahaha happy now
February 10, 2011 12:43 AM
best why to do it is iSpirit