Though Apple has branded iOS 12 as all about faster performance, more responsive and more delightful iOS ever, but still there are few areas you can improve here especially if you are holding into a few years old iPhone or iPad. Tweaks to speed up and optimize your old iPhone running iOS 12. Optimizing iOS 12: Speed up your old iPhone running.
After months of betas, the final version of iOS 12 is officially here and available for download.
To download and install the update, you’ll want to make sure all of your data is backed up and that you’re running the latest version of iOS. Simply go to Settings > General > Software Update, and then Apple’s iOS 12 page and select the option to install iOS 12. If you don’t see an option to update, you may want to check to make sure your device is supported. It’s also important to note that not all Apple devices are compatible with the new OS, but you can find out which ones support it here.
From app updates and new Memoji to ARKit 2.0, here are all the new features iOS 12 has to offer.
Apple’s iOS 12.2 brings Apple News Plus, new AirPlay 2 features, and more
Shortly after its “It’s Show Time” event, on March 25, Apple released iOS 12.2, bringing a number of features to users that it announced on stage. Perhaps the most important new feature is access to Apple News Plus, Apple’s new news and magazine subscription service. The update also brings some upgrades to Siri. For example, you’ll be able to use Siri to play videos from your iOS device to the Apple TV through AirPlay 2, meaning you can essentially use Siri to control some aspects of your TV-watching experience. Other new features include support for second-generation AirPods, iPad Pro support for the Logitech Crayon, and more.
Apple fixes bugs with iOS 12.1.2 public beta
Only one day after launching iOS 12.1.1, Apple has released the iOS 12.1.2 public beta. Unlike iOS 12.1.1, which brought with it a few tweaks and interface changes, iOS 12.1.2 seems to be largely focused on cleaning up bugs. Some of those bugs may be related to cellular connectivity issues in iOS 12.1.1 — though we’ll have to wait and see if those get fixed.
iOS 12.1.1 comes with new FaceTime user interface, Haptic Feedback on iPhone XR, and more
Apple has officially released iOS 12.1.1, which brings with it a few helpful tweaks. For starters, the new operating system brings an improved interface to FaceTime, which makes it easier to switch between the front-facing and rear-facing cameras while you’re in a FaceTime call. On top of that, FaceTime users can now capture Live Photos during FaceTime calls.
The update is even better for iPhone XR users. If you own the iPhone XR, you’ll now have Haptic Feedback features when you expand notifications with a long press.
Sure, the updates are small, but they are still handy, especially when it comes to using FaceTime. There are, however, some downsides to the new version of iOS. After updating to iOS 12.1.1, some users are reporting that they have lost the ability to connect to a cellular network. The issue seems to be affecting users in multiple countries and seems to be a little random. Some users, for example, note that they can use cellular with some apps, but not others, suggesting that the cellular connection is there, but the operating system isn’t managing it very well.
iOS 12.1 brings new emoji, group FaceTime, and more
Apple’s iOS 12.1 is finally here, bringing with it a number of great new features — including dual SIM support, group FaceTime, and more.
Perhaps the biggest and most important addition to iOS is the addition to group FaceTime, which is a feature that was promised when Apple first unveiled iOS 12. Now, you’ll be able to add others to a FaceTime call, and within that group call you’ll be able to use the same camera effects available in Messages, add stickers, filters, and more.
Next up is depth control in the iOS camera. Using depth control, you can adjust the depth-of-field in real-time previews of an image, allowing you to set the perfect amount of depth for an image. The feature is also available on the front-facing camera for devices with TrueDepth cameras, like the iPhone X and iPhone XS.
Next up is dual-SIM support, which enables the eSIM built into the new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Now, users will be able to activate a second cellular plan without the need for a second physical SIM card.
Last but not least is a range of new emoji, which include characters with gray hair, red hair, and curly hair, and more representation for bald people.
Apple also confirmed earlier that iOS 12.1 would improve the camera smoothing on the front-facing camera for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, so after updating selfie cameras should look a little less fake.
iOS 12.0.1 brings bug fixes
Apple may be working hard on iOS 12.1, but it clearly wants to squash some bugs as soon as possible. To that end, it has launched iOS 12.0.1. The new software brings with it a number of bug fixes, including a fix for an issue where the iPhone XS would fail to charge sometimes when being plugged in. The new operating system also fixes an issue where an iPhone XS would join a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network — instead of the 5GHz option — and it restores the original position of the “.?123” key on the iPad. Last but not least, the update addresses an issue where Bluetooth would become unavailable at times.
To check if the update is available for your phone, head to Settings > General > Software Update.
70 new emoji are coming to the iPhone
Apple announced that it’s bringing 70 new emoji to the iPhone through the iOS 12.1 update. In particular, there will be new emoji with red hair, gray hair, curly hair, and even no hair. There are also more emotive smiley faces, and more representation for animals, sports, and food. According to Apple, the new emoji are based on approved characters in Unicode 11.0 and the company is working on bringing more disability-themed emoji to the iPhone keyboard through Unicode 12.0, which will be released in 2019.
To get the new emoji for yourself, you have to update to iOS 12.1. iOS 12.1 isn’t available to the public just yet, so you may have to wait a few weeks before you can use the new emoji.
eSIM functionality for the iPhone XS and XS Max
With the release of iOS 12.1 beta comes eSIM functionality for the iPhone XS and XS Max. With an eSIM, you’re able to take advantage of the dual-SIM feature on both iPhones without the requirement of a second physical SIM card. For those with the iOS 12 beta installed, you can activate the eSIM by going into your settings and tapping “Add Cellular Plan.” From there, you have to scan a QR code or manually enter your plan information given to you by your carrier.
The feature will be available to all users once the final version of iOS 12.1 launches (depending on if your carrier supports it). So far, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T have confirmed support for eSIM activation, 9to5Mac notes. According to German website iPhone Ticker, those who use Deutsche Telekom currently have access to the feature with iOS 12.1.
Apple outlines additional details on its site — including information on how to set it up, how both phone numbers work with calls and text messages, managing your two carrier plans, and more.
CarPlay supports third-party navigation apps
With CarPlay, Apple has added support for third-party navigation apps rather than having to rely on Apple Maps.
Now available for CarPlay in iOS 12 is Google Maps, but you’ have to make sure you updated to the latest version. By using it with CarPlay, you can search for places, traffic information, alternative routes, and more, right from your car’s built-in display. If you start navigating on your iPhone and then jump in the car, Google Maps will also automatically pick up right where you left off once you’re connected to CarPlay. Other features include the ability to access lists to navigate to some of your favorite spots, and traffic updates between work and home if you set up your commute.
Siri Shortcuts
With Siri Shortcuts, Siri is capable of much more via quick actions that can all be assigned through the new Shortcuts app. For example, if you use the Tile app, you can add a shortcut to Siri such as “I lost my keys.” That way, when you do lose your keys, you can let Siri know and it will automatically start ringing your Tile.
Users will be able to use Siri Shortcuts on not only their iPhones but also on the HomePods and Apple Watches.
One feature Apple didn’t mention at WWDC were critical alerts. You will be able to opt-in for notifications that are important even with Do Not Disturb turned on — this can be especially useful when a healthcare provider is trying to get in touch with you about important information.
Siri Suggestions
With iOS 12, Siri can also adapt to your behavioral patterns using artificial intelligence. Whenever you use the Spotlight Search tool, you’ll see suggestions show up underneath. The suggestions vary depending on what you’ve been doing on your device — it can vary from texting a friend back or returning a missed phone call. Tapping on the suggestion will automatically open to the specific task. The more you use iOS 12, the more suggestions Siri will be able to provide you with on a daily basis.
Animoji and Memoji
iOS 12 also brings along more Animojis — specifically the ghost, koala, tiger, and Tyrannosaurus rex. There is also a new feature that allows you to add a tongue or a wink to any Animoji.
But that’s not all — Apple also introduced Memoji (which might be its response to Samsung’s AR Emoji). You will now be able to create an augmented reality character that resembles you — with the option to choose from different hairstyles, eye colors, and more distinct features like freckles.
Apple has also added fun effects to the iMessage camera. Users can add things like shapes, texts, filters, and stickers to their photos that they can then send within conversations. They will even be able to insert Animojis and Memojis into photos. One additional update that wasn’t announced at WWDC is that users can now record for up to 30 seconds with their Animoji rather than the original 10 seconds.
App-level data use information
While you have been able to easily find apps that are battery hogs on iOS for years, Apple added a new feature that allows you to see what apps use a lot of data. If you want to check out your data use, go to Settings > Cellular.
Redesigned Maps app
Prepare for improved Maps. Apple is making major changes to its Maps app by adding more intricately detailed maps with greenery and other public landmarks. Right now, the feature is only active when looking at the San Francisco Bay Area on the app, but it will roll out in Northern California in the fall before making its way across the United States over the next year and a half.
Location data shared with 911 and first responders
iOS 12 has a new feature that will make it easier to locate iPhone users in an emergency. The feature automatically provides secure location data to first responders when you call 911.
The service combines Apple’s exciting HELO technology that estimates location based on cell towers, GPS and Wi-Fi Access Points with a technology created by RapidSOS to securely deliver the location data information to 911 in an emergency.
Improved screenshots on iPhone X
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Nearly a year after Apple first introduced us to the iPhone X, the tech giant is finally fixing one of the phones most annoying problems: Accidental screenshots. Over the past year, users around the world have complained about taking accidental screenshots when pulling their phones out of their pockets.
To take a screenshot in iOS 12, your phone will need to be both unlocked and the display turned on. This minor change is sure to make plenty of iPhone owners happy.
Improved QR code reader
The QR code reader was originally introduced in iOS 11, but iOS 12 has brought improvements to the feature. Instead of pointing your camera at the code, iOS 12 will now highlight it for you to indicate that it has been detected. For easier access to the feature, you can also now add it to your Control Center. So when you want to scan a QR code, all you need to do is swipe into the Control Center and tap the tile to launch the feature.
Easy-to-use App Switcher
With iOS 12, you no longer have to long-press a card in the app switcher and then tap the minus button. Instead, all you need to do is swipe up once and then swipe up again on the app you want to specifically close out of.
iPhone X gestures on the iPad
With rumors that Apple will soon remove the home button from all of its devices, iOS 12 might be further proof. If your iPad is running iOS 12, you will notice you’re using the exact same gestures you would on the iPhone X. You’re able to swipe up from the bottom of the screen to bring you to the home screen, and to access the Control Center all you’ll need to do is swipe down from the top-right corner.
Battery management information
Originally introduced in iOS 11.3, the battery health information feature allows you to check on how much power you’re using on specific apps. By going into Settings > Battery, you will see graphs that display your battery usage within the last 24 hours and the last two days. Underneath, you will be able to see your battery usage by each individual app and the usage time.
To check on your battery and throttling, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health. From there, you will see your maximum battery capacity in comparison to when the battery was new.
Improvements to Portrait Mode
In addition to updating its camera hardware for this years iPhones, Apple updated its Camera app. The main change is that Portrait mode is improved since the app generates a mask when it detects a person in order to separate the person from the scene when processing the image.
In addition, you can also import RAW-format photos from your computer and camera with iOS 12 onto your iPhone and iPad. Apple says users will also have the ability to edit the RAW image files on their iPad Pro.
Better password management
With iOS 12, there are a variety of new password features. For developers specifically, the new OS will be able to show passwords from third-party password manager apps in the QuickType suggestions on your device — using a new Password Manager API. Users will also be able to easily share passwords between their iOS and Mac devices if they’re nearby one another.
Apple also increased security on creating passwords. If you’re creating a password that you’ve already used on another account, it will be flagged and remind you not to reuse a password. It will also automatically create a strong password for you and then store it in your Keychain.
Siri will be able to help you with passwords as well — but not yet. While there isn’t much information on how this feature will work, Siri will apparently be able to help you search for passwords in the future.
The latest OS also brings autofill support for third-party password managers. Whenever a login requires two-factor authentication, the new OS will automatically fill in the six-digit codes you receive through SMS on your iPhone.
Improved Face ID
One of our favorite updated features in iOS 12 was actually completely glossed over at WWDC. Face ID got a major overhaul for iOS 12
You can now add two different Face ID profiles to unlock your phone and complete secure tasks. Hidden in the Face ID & Passcode settings, you’ll find an option to add an alternate appearance.
It’s also easier to rescan your face in iOS 12 if Face ID did not recognize you on the first try. In iOS 12 you simply need to swipe up from the unlock screen Face ID failed on the first attempt. It’s a relatively minor enhancement, but one that makes using Face ID much more convenient.
Better performance
New iOS 12 Features
In particular, iOS 12 will be focused on doubling down on performance. Apple delivered an OS that’s faster and more responsive across all iOS devices. The focus has mainly been on optimizing the system when it’s under load, with load speeds up to two times faster for sheet display and app launches.
CPU performance will also be ramped up to its highest state for performance and will be ramped down just as quickly in order to preserve battery life.
One other minor update to bears mentioning is the improved animations you’ll find in iOS 12. When transitioning from one app to the other, the transition animations are smoother and faster than they are on iOS 11.
New AR file format
Apple wanted to make it easier to experience augmented reality with a new file format called USDZ. Developed in partnership with Pixar, USDZ is an open file format that allows developers to create and share 3D Augmented Reality assets, all through a single and compact file format.
Measure app
With the Measure app, you can easily get direct measurements of any objects around you. By tapping the object and dragging out a line, it will display a measurement right on your screen. You can also extend the measurements by tapping along the edges and dragging down. You also have the ability to tap on an object like a photo, and have the app automatically detect the measurements, providing you with each dimension.
ARKit 2.0
Following the release of ARKit with iOS 11 last year, iOS 12 brings along a new version. ARKit 2.0 delivers improved face tracking, realistic rendering, and support for 3D object detection. There’s also support for shared experiences with multi-user augmented reality — you’ll be able to play AR games against other users in the same virtual environment.
Photos
In the Photo app, iOS 12 brings Search Suggestions, which highlights your photos based on key events or categories such as swimming and hiking. You’ll also be able to search for places by business name or a broader category such as a museum. Photos also indexes more than 4 million events by time and place, allowing you to search for specific photos based on terms like vacation and surfing. You will also receive suggestions on specific things to search.
The all-new “For You” tab will provide you with featured photos. Whether it’s a photo you took on the same day a few years back or effect suggestions for looping a live photo, the tab provides individual suggestions for different actions you can take with the pictures in your album.
There’s also Sharing Suggestions, which will come in handy when you see all your friends and take tons of photos together. For example, if you go out to dinner and take pictures, you will see suggested photos you might want to share with your friends, along with who you specifically want to share them with. Each photo is shared at full resolution in your iCloud photo library.
Do Not Disturb at bedtime
With a new Do Not Disturb feature, you will no longer wake up to a ton of different notifications on your lock screen. By turning this feature on, all of your notifications will be hidden until you toggle Do Not Disturb off.
For those who find themselves using Do Not Disturb often, you’ll also be able to set an end time to automatically turn the feature off whether it’s when you leave a particular location or an event ends.
Grouped notifications
Rather than seeing a long list of notifications, iOS 12 now groups them for you — not just by the app but also by topic and thread. You can tap in and look at a particular notification and then delete an entire thread with a single swipe.
You can also tune your notifications and decide whether you want a particular app to send you ones in the future or if you want it to bypass the lock screen. Siri even suggests which notifications you should turn off depending on the apps you don’t use often.
Managing screen time
To allow users more insight and control over how much time they spend on a device, iOS 12 provides users with a detailed weekly activity summary. You can easily see how much time you spent on your iPhone or iPad — whether it’s within a specific app, how often you’re picking up your phone, or what apps are sending you the most notifications. You can also add it as a widget on your home screen to easily access it.
Thanks to an App Limits feature, you can also set your own limits for how much time you want to spend on a specific app. You’ll then receive notifications letting you know that time is almost up and once you’ve reached your limit.
Parents will also receive a report of their kids’ phone usage and will have the ability to give them allowances. With a Downtime feature, parents can choose whether they want to limit their kid’s usage by category, individual app, or unplug altogether. There is also an Always Allowed section that gives them the ability to still make phone calls, use educational apps, and more. Parents can also limit access to movies and websites. All of this can be managed remotely across iPhone and iPad using the Family Sharing app.
Apple TV in the Control Center
For those who use Apple TV, you can now add an Apple TV tile to the Control Center in iOS. That way, you’re able to easily access it by swiping up to the Control Center menu and tapping on the icon.
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A variety of app updates
The News app didn’t receive a huge overhaul — those who use it on the iPad will now have a sidebar to scroll through in order to make it easier to find stories. As for the Stocks app, there’s a new sparkline that shows stock performance throughout the day. Apple News has also been integrated into the Stocks app, allowing you to see top stories right in Stocks without having to leave the app. You’ll see relevant headlines from Apple News and be able to tap on them to view the full article. Stocks will also be coming to iPad with iOS 12.
Apple also updated the Voice Memos app with availability on the iPad. The app also has added iCloud support, allowing you to sync your recordings across all Apple devices.
Previously known as iBooks, the redesigned app also has a new name — Apple Books. New features include a “Reading Now” section that previews where you left off, allowing you to easily pick right back up again. There’s also a new “Book Store” that makes browsing for new books easier than it was before.
Updated on March 25, 2019: Apple launches iOS 12.2.
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iOS 12 Jailbreak has been out for a while, which means there are plenty of Cydia tweaks that are fully compatible with iOS 12 or later. If you are a jailbreak user who is looking for a fun and useful tweak for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch then you have come to the right place, as that is exactly what we are going to list in this article.
This list of best and must have iOS 12 tweaks includes both new tweaks that have been released over the past few weeks as well as old classics that have now been updated to support the latest jailbreak. Below you can find the list of must have tweaks, what you can do with them and how you can download them on your devices. So without any further delays let’s take a look at these best iOS 12 tweaks that you should download right now.
The List Of Best And Must Have iOS 12 Tweaks For 2019
Here’s the complete list of 25 must have iOS 12 tweaks that you need to download in 2019 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Below you can find description and screenshots for each of these awesome Cydia hacks.
- AlarmGroups
- AlarmFade
- Aperturize
- BelleVolume
- Barmoji
- BioProtect XS (iOS 12)
- CarBridge
- ConditionalWiFi4
- CallBar
- ColorBanners 2
- ColorBadges
- CopyLog
- Dune
- Eclipse Dark Mode (iOS 12)
- ExtendedGlyph
- Harbor 2
- IntelligentPass 2
- iCleaner Pro For iOS 12
- NewGridSwitcher
- Noctis 12
- PencilChargingIndicator
- PrivacyCall
- TrimTimes
- SmartRotate
- Stratosphere
AlarmGroups
First on our list of best iOS 12 Cydia tweaks is AlarmGroups. With the AlarmGroups tweak you can put multiple alarms in a group, which can be enabled or disabled with a single toggle. This tweak makes it possible for users to group multiple alarms in a group, specify repetitions and intervals between them. AlarmGroups is a great Clock app tweak for those who use more than one alarm to wake up in the morning. You can download AlarmGroups tweak from Cydia by adding (https://apt.fouadraheb.com) to your repos. It is available as a free download.
AlarmFade
Next on the list of must have iOS 12 Cydia tweaks is AlarmFade tweak. AlarmFade is another Alarm based Cydia tweaks that makes it possible for iOS users to have alarms that ring with a fade-in effect. User can choose the length of the fade-in effect. Once the tweak has been set up the alarms will ring at a lower volume and the sound will gradually increase. The tweak also decouples the alarm volume with iPhone’s ringer volume so your iPhone will return to its original volume level after the alarm has rung. AlarmFade is a free tweak that is available through BigBoss repo.
Aperturize
Designed for iPhones with dual-cameras, the Aperturize tweak for jailbroken devices makes it possible for iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus users to get the ability to adjust the depth of field on portrait mode photos. The tweak brings the missing Photos app feature to non-supported devices that Apple had kept exclusive to latest iPhones. Aperturize tweak unlocks the feature right within the Photos app so you can enjoy the feature just like newer iPhones. Aperturize tweak is available in Cydia’s Packix repository and works with iOS 12.0 or above. It costs $0.99.
BelleVolume
The BelleVolume tweak for iPhone allows users to replace the hideous stock Volume HUD of the iPhone with a HUD that has a modern looking design. In fact the tweak offers multiple themes that let users have the volume HUD that they like. The tweak supports all devices including the ones with notch and older models. On the iPhone X or later the tweak will place the HUD right below the notch. You can download BelleVolume tweak from Cydia where it is available for $2. It works with iOS 11 and iOS 12.
Barmoji
This is one of the coolest Cydia tweaks for iPhone X. The Barmoji tweak for iPhone makes good use of the empty space below the iPhone X keyboard by adding a swipe-able row of user’s most frequently used emojis. You can swipe on the emoji bar or Barmoji to access several pages of emoji. You can download Barmoji tweak for free.
BioProtect XS (iOS 12)
The next must have Cydia tweak for iOS 12 makes iPhone more secure. BioProtect XS for iOS 12 lets you lock certain apps and parts of your iPhone. Once an app or folder has been locked it can only be accessed by Face ID or Touch ID authentication. Users can also access the app by entering the passcode. With BioProtect XS you can boost your iPhone’s privacy and share your device without worrying about others opening apps that you don’t want them to. BioProtect XS (iOS 12) is available in Cydia for $2.99.
CarBridge
CarBridge tweak for iOS 12 allows users to add and use any iOS app on an Apple CarPlay supported head-unit, even if the app is not officially supported. In addition to running unsupported apps on CarPlay the CarBridge app also enables users to open up to 2 apps at once, one on your iPhone and one on the car head unit. CarBridge app can be downloaded from Cydia for $4.99. Just add ‘https://repo.chariz.io/’ to your sources before downloading it. It also requires Ryan Petrich’s RocketBootstrap beta tweak that is available on ‘https://rpetrich.com/repo/’.
ConditionalWiFi4
The ConditionalWiFi4 tweak for iOS 12 enables iPhone users to prevent an app from accessing the Wi-Fi network. This means you can choose which apps can access your iPhone’s Internet connection and which ones cannot. When an app has been restricted from using Wi-Fi it won’t be able to switch to LTE data too. This tweak is ideal for situations when you don’t want an app to access Internet but also don’t want to turn off your iPhone or iPad’s Wi-Fi. ConditionalWiFi4 is available in Cydia for $0.99.
CallBar XS (iOS 12)
CallBar XS (iOS 12) replaces the intrusive iPhone Call screen that takes up the whole screen with minimalistic banners, which you can swipe away when you want to ignore a call. In addition to telephony calls CallBar XS also works with FaceTime calls, WhatsApp Calls, Skype calls and more. The tweak also offers multiple themes for the call bar interface. You can download CallBar XS (iOS 12) from Cydia, where is is available for $3.99 under the BigBoss repo.
ColorBanners 2
With the popular ColorBanners 2 tweak you can colorize your iPhone’s notification banners and make them match the color of their app’s icon. The tweak also allows users to choose a custom gradient for banners and even remove all sorts of coloring from them. The tweak is available for $0.99.
ColorBadges
Another colorful and must have Cydia tweak for iOS 12 is ColorBadges. ColorBadges lets you colorize the boring red icon notification badges, changing their color to match the dominant color of the app’s icon. In addition to changing the badge colors for app icons, it also changes badges for folders, turning them into colors that match the icon of app with most notifications. You can download ColorBadges from Cydia for $0.99.
CopyLog
CopyLog tweak brings a much needed premium clipboard history manager to iOS that lets you keep track of what you have copied on your iPhone or iPad. It allows users to hold multiple items in their clipboard and paste them anywhere they like. When you copy an item it is added to your CopyLog, which you can then paste in any app. CopyLog is available for $1.99 via the Packix repo
Dune
Dune is a free dark mode tweak for iPhone that lets users add a dark interface to different parts of iOS 12 including folders, dock, keyboard, notifications, spotlight search, 3D Touch menus etc. Dune is an open source tweak and can be downloaded from Cydia for free.
Eclipse Dark Mode (iOS 12)
Eclipse is a popular jailbreak tweak that brings system-wide dark mode to iOS devices, and recently it was updated to support iOS 12 jailbreak. This must have iOS 12 tweak not only brings dark mode to iOS system apps and third-party apps but it also allows users to colorize these apps with different tints of their choice. Eclipse Dark Mode (iOS 12) also has a true dark mode feature that takes advantage of true blacks of OLED based iPhones to display a truly black experience. Eclipse Dark Mode (iOS 12) is available in Cydia for $1.49 under the Packix repo.
ExtendedGlyph
The ExtendedGlyph tweak for Touch ID enabled devices allows users to add an animated glyph right above the home button. This cool looking glyph animates as you scan your finger to unlock your device. ExtendedGlyph offers support for third-party themes, adds unlock sound and ability to customize the glyph. ExtendedGlyph can be downloaded from Cydia for $1.49.
Harbor 2
Harbor 2 for iOS 12 brings macOS inspired dock to iOS, allowing users to add as many apps as they like to the iPhone dock. In addition to expanding the number of tweaks that can be added to the dock the tweak also adds the cool magnifying icon animation to the dock. You can download the tweak from Cydia where it is available for free.
IntelligentPass 2
The next tweak on our list of best Cydia tweaks for iOS 12 is IntelligentPass 2. The IntelligentPass 2 tweak automatically disables Touch ID/Face ID and passcode when it determines that it is not required. The tweak will automatically disable biometric and passcode locking when the device is in Airplane mode, when it is connected to a trusted Bluetooth device, when it is charging, when headphones are plugged in, when music is playing, during a certain time and perhaps more importantly when it is connected to a secure Wi-Fi network such as your home’s. You can download IntelligentPass 2 tweak from Cydia where it costs $2.79.
iCleaner Pro For iOS 12
This is perhaps the most useful iOS 12 Cydia tweak on this list. With iCleaner Pro for iOS 12 you can free up GBs of disk space on your iPhone, without having to delete apps, photos or any other important file on your device. It is able to free up disk space by deleting unwanted files such as unused files, caches and things that are no longer useful. You can download iCleaner Pro tweak for iOS from developer repo (https://ib-soft.net/cydia/) where it is available for free.
NewGridSwitcher
NewGridSwitcher replaces the stock app switcher with a redesigned app switcher that places the app cards in a grid. The benefit of using NewGridSwitcher over the existing iOS app switcher is that it gives you quick access to four of the most recent apps, making it easier to switch between them. You can download NewGridSwitcher tweak from Cydia, where it is available for free.
Noctis12
Noctis12 is another dark mode tweak that brings a polished dark mode to iPhone, that also takes better advantage of the OLED screen found on newer models. Noctis12 changes a wide range of iOS components including Notification Center, many stock and third-party apps, banners, UI buttons, folder icons and more. It also works along side Eclipse Dark Mode and complements it. Noctis12 is available in Cydia’s Packix repo for $1.99.
PencilChargingIndicator
PencilChargingIndicator changes the way your iPhone notifies you when you plug in its charger. With this must have tweak your iPhone will show a charging indicator that looks very similar to the charging indicator that is shown when you attach Apple Pencil 2nd generation with the newer iPad Pros. The notification tells you that the device has started charging and also shows the current battery percentage. With this tweak you can also make app notifications look like Apple Pencil Charging Indicator. You can download PencilChargingIndicator for free from ‘https://shiftcmdk.github.io/repo’ repository.
PrivacyCall
PrivacyCall is another must have iOS 12 tweak for 2019. The PrivacyCall tweak adds a new feature to iPhone that makes it ask for Touch ID authentication when a call has ended. This boosts users privacy in situations when you have to handover your iPhone to someone else in unlocked state so they can talk on the phone. With this cool iPhone hack iOS will ask to authenticate and restrict access to other parts of iPhone until the user has authenticated with fingerprint. PrivacyCall Cydia tweak for iOS 12 is available for free.
Trim Times
Trim Times tweak improves the Photos app’s video edit feature by adding time labels at the beginning and at the end of the trim selection screen. By displaying the time the tweak makes it easier for user to select the precise parts of the clip that they want to include in the final edit. The tweak also displays the total duration of the edited clip after you have made your selection. You can download the Trim Times tweak from Cydia, where it is available for $0.99 via Packix repository.
SmartRotate
SmartRotate is a new iOS 12 tweak that gives users more control over orientation settings of their iPhone. It allows users to change the way it works by disabling the affects of orientation lock in videos. When you have chosen the ‘Disable only in videos’ by long pressing on Control Center’s orientation lock button your device will not lock orientation while the video is playing. The tweak supports a wide range of third-party video apps and all those that use iOS’s native video player. You can download SmartRotate tweak from Cydia where it is available for $0.99.
Stratosphere
Last but certainly not the least on our list of best and must have iOS 12 Cydia tweaks for 2019 is Stratopshere. Stratosphere tweak changes the position of the iPhone dock by placing it at the top of the screen instead of the bottom. By simply changing the position of the dock this tweak has a significant affect on how your iPhone’s home screen looks and functions. While adding the dock to the top of the screen, the tweak also moves app icons and page dots towards the bottom. Stratosphere tweak is available in Cydia for free.
So there you go folks, this is our list of best and must have iOS 12 Cydia tweaks that you need to download right now. If you have any other suggestions and love any other tweaks that are not mentioned in this list, then feel free to use the comment section below.