Most people have heard the name TweakBox at some time or another; it is the most comprehensive and most active of all the iOS Cydia alternatives, does not need a jailbreak to work and is completely free to download and use, making it the perfect choice for any iOS user. Plus it has support for Android users too.
What is TweakBox App?
It is nothing more than an app store, a third-party one filled with unofficial apps and games. With more than 2000 on offer, TweakBox offers a huge range of modified content, some of the top Cydia tweaks and modified apps for free. It is monitored on a constant basis; if any problems are found, the developers fix them immediately, and they also add fresh and exciting content from time to time as well.
In terms of what features it offers, the obvious two are that no jailbreak is needed and it’s free. But, with so many apps and games, the developers have opted to do something similar to the official app store; instead of leaving you to scroll through a huge long list, they categorized every app and game into one of four categories:
- Official App Store Apps – apps and games from the official store
- TweakBox Apps – media apps, movie apps, emulators, screen recorders, and many more unofficial apps
- Tweaked Apps – Spotify Plus , Instagram , SnapChat , YouTube , and many more modified versions of stock apps with new features
- Modified Games – Pokémon Go, Minecraft PE, GTA, and many more stock games, all features unlocked, all upgrades unlocked for free
How to Download TweakBox:
Choose iOS or Android, whichever platform you are installing TweakBox on:
Method 1: iOS Only
This method requires you to install the configuration profile onto your iPhone or iPad:
- Go to the TweakBox App download page and tap one of the download links to start the process on your device
- Tap Allow and a new page opens
- Tap Install and wait for your Settings app to open
- Tap Install and, if needed, type your passcode in
- Safari browser should now open; tap on Install and then Install on the popup message
- When Settings has opened again, tap Install > Next > Done and wait
- When you see the TweakBox icon on your home page, it’s finished – if you don’t see it, repeat the steps until successful
Fix Untrusted Developer Error:
Using TweakBox is simple, but before you can, you must get past an Untrusted Developer error – this is just Apple telling you that the developer is unknown. Fix it like this:
- Open Settings and navigate to General
- Head into Profiles and find the TweakBox profile in the list of apps
- Tap it and then tap on the Trust button at the top of the screen
- Close Settings – TweakBox can now be used on your iPhone or iPad
Method 2: Android
This is quite simple and requires the APK file to be downloaded onto your device. Do follow these steps exactly as written though. Otherwise, success cannot be guaranteed:
- Go into your Android Settings and look under Security
- Enable the option of Unknown Sources on your phone – this is the only way to allow unofficial content to work on your device
- Now you can download the TweakBox APK onto your device
- Look in Downloads for the APK file and double-tap it
- When the installation is done, TweakBox is ready to use
How to Use TweakBox App:
This couldn’t be any easier:
- Open TweakBox by tapping the icon
- Tap on the option for Apps
- Choose the app category you want – see Features above
- Find your app or game – you can use the search bar if you have a specific one in mind
- Tap the app, tap Install and wait
- To use the downloaded app or game, you may need to follow the instructions to fix the Untrusted Developer error
Common TweakBox Errors :
There aren’t many, and they rarely arise, but there are three that you should be aware of:
White or Blank Screen :
- Open iOS Settings
- Tap on Safari and tap Clear Website Data
- The screen should be back to normal
TweakBox Stopped Working :
This is down to unverified app sources:
- Delete TweakBox entirely
- Reinstall it and then open Settings
- Tap on General > Profiles
- Find the TweakBox certificate and tap it
- Tap Verify/Trust and close Settings – the app will work
Unable to Download:
The commonest error is one that prevents TweakBox from being downloaded but resolving it is simple. The error arises when you already have TweakBox on your device but are trying to download a different version:
- Delete all instances of TweakBox from your iPhone or iPad
- Power your device off and turn it back on
- Download TweakBox again
Do try TweakBox; it is the most popular third-party app installer in the world and is well worth a look. With thousands of apps and games on offer, everyone should be able to find something.
