Oliver Haslam on August 20, 2017, 6:06 am

New iOS 10.2 Jailbreak Tweaks: Black Status Bar, EmojiType, EdgeAlert, And Many More

This week’s list of new iOS 10.2 jailbreak tweaks includes Black Status Bar, EmojiType, EdgeAlert, Cydia Remover, and many more that are worth checking out.

It’s that time of the week again folks – the time where we bring some of the best new or updated jailbreak tweaks to your screens so that you don’t have to trawl through the quagmire that is Cydia to make sure you aren’t missing out.

Nobody likes missing out, we all know that feeling. That’s why, below, you will find no fewer than eight jailbreak tweaks, all of which work just fine on iOS 10 – 10.2 and can be downloaded with ease. Looking at what we have here, we think that there should be a little bit of something for everyone, so whether you are a seasoned jailbreaker or dipping your toe in for the very first time, we think you are going to love what we have for you this weekend. So, without further ado, let’s jump right in, shall we?

Black Status Bar (BigBoss, Free)

About as simple as a jailbreak tweak can get, this one makes the status bar black system-wide.

EmojiType (BigBoss, Free)

Ever wanted to type a tweet that looks a bit like a ransom note? If so, then you should try this tweak, which takes characters and replaces them with emoji that look like them.

Get Me Home (BigBoss, $0.99)

This tweak enables the ability to get an Uber or Lyft to a specific location with the use of Spotlight search.

LowerInstall (julioverne.github.io, Free)

When installed, this tweak lets you download and install incompatible apps onto older versions of iOS, which is otherwise not allowed. More about this tweak here: LowerInstall Lets You Download Incompatible Apps On Older iOS Version.

StyloPowerDown (BigBoss, $1.00)

Enhance the options you get when you press and hold the sleep/wake button, replacing the power-down screen with one inspired by LG’s Android smartphones. More on the tweak here: StyloPowerDown For iOS Brings LG Android-Inspired Power Down Screen To iPhone.

ProxySwitcher (BigBoss, $1.00)

Use a proxy? With this tweak, you can tap the status bar and instantly enable or disable it. More info here: ProxySwitcher For iOS Lets You Quickly Enable Or Disable Proxy With A Single Tap On Status Bar.

Cydia Remover (pwn20wnd.github.io/repo/eraser, Free)

Essentially a jailbreak uninstaller for your iPhone or iPad, this tweak gives you your stock device back while retaining the current firmware version. More on Cydia Remover here: Cydia Remover Is A Cydia Eraser Alternative For iOS 10.

EdgeAlert (julioverne.github.io, Free)

Have you lusted over the Edge Lighting feature of the Galaxy S8? This tweak brings similar functionality to your iPhone, so you need lust no more! For more on the tweak, read: EdgeAlert Brings Galaxy S8 Edge Lighting Feature To iOS 10 iPhone.