Is Cydia Impactor safe?

. It just takes your Apple ID from you and hands it over to Apple servers. You are golden if you used 100% sure that your IPA file is safe and does not contain any exploits

In the USA, it is perfectly legal to use Cydia but, should you need to return your iOS device to an Apple store for repair, Apple may void your warranty if the device is jailbroken.

What does Cydia Impactor do?

Cydia Impactor is a multifunction tool available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, created by Jay Freeman (saurik), used to install IPA files on iOS and APK files on Android.

Does Cydia impactor still work?

As we know that Cydia Impactor is not working anymore, and it will be this way until Saurik, who is the developer of this tool, makes it working again.

Cydia Impactor for Windows/Linux

Cydia Impactor is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 or Linux 32-Bit/64-Bit. A computer is required to run Cydia Impactor. This tool is designed to run with a PC and install apps via cable. This tool is designed to run with a PC and install apps via cable. This software is available only to operate with a computer. Its not a standalone app which directly operated by a mobile device.

Cydia Impactor is working on both android and iOS devices and it capable of force installing some applications which android devices may deny as third-party applications. Since it is has access to some of the android systems major vulnerabilities.

Note;

A computer with Windows XP or greater and USB connection is required.

Do not use “Run as Administrator” for cydia Impactor; by doing so makes drag/drop of files option not work on Windows 10.

Please don’t try to install APK files to apples devices and IPA on android devices. It won't work.

How to use Cydia Impactor for iOS devices

First of all, you need to download the latest version of Impactor and iTunes in your device.
Collect your IPA files that you need to install in one folder. and in the same directory, extract impactor.
Connect the device you need to install impactor (like iPhone, iPad, or iPod) to the computer using the original USB cable.
Open impactor.exe, running Cydia to identify the device.
Then, click on “Device”>“Install Package”. Afterwards select and upload the required IPA files.
You need to enter Apple id with the password.
In your device go to device settings and select “General”>”Device Management”.
Here you will find your apple id and the recently installed IPA files.
Click on your Apple id and select on “Trust” to authorize the apps.
Then your apps will be visible in the apps screen of your iOS device.

How to use Cydia Impactor for Android devices

First of all, you need to download the latest version of Impactor.
Collect your APK files that you need to install in one folder. and in the same directory, extract impactor.
Connect the device you need to install impactor (like Android phone, tab) to the computer using the original USB cable.
Open impactor.exe, running Cydia to identify the device.
Then, click on “Device”>“Install Package”. Afterwards select and upload the required APK files.
Then your apps will be visible in the apps screen of your apple device.