PkgBackup
PkgBackup is a backup application for jailbroken iPhones that backs up & restores all of your Cydia apps, your Cydia sources, and even your homescreen layout. Simply sync your backup with iTunes or Dropbox- then, when you update or restore your device, bring back all of your...
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
Features
- Jailbreak required
Facebook integration
Tags
- shsh-backup
- save-shsh-blobs
- app-backup
- cydia-apps
- Backup
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Developed by
Jibril GueyeLicensing
Proprietary and Commercial product.Alternatives
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- English
What is PkgBackup?
PkgBackup is a backup application for jailbroken iPhones that backs up & restores all of your Cydia apps, your Cydia sources, and even your homescreen layout. Simply sync your backup with iTunes or Dropbox- then, when you update or restore your device, bring back all of your Cydia apps by redownloading PkgBackup afterwards.
You can even share/exchange/send your packages lists to others; PkgBackup is Facebook Connect-enabled.
This app is available in Cydia (jailbroken devices only).
Comments and Reviews
PkgBackup works- mostly. I've used it twice. The first time was when I updated my jailbroken iPod Touch 2G to iOS 4.1; PkgBackup brought back everything without much of a problem. I was especially surprised at how well it backed up Cydia sources.
However, the second time I used PkgBackup was less successful. I had to restore my iPod after it wouldn't boot up, and while PkgBackup technically DID restore all of my Cydia apps afterward, it restored them from an old backup I made a long time ago- it didn't recognize any new backups. Also, the Cydia sources weren't restored properly. All of my 3rd party sources were set as default sources, so now I can't delete any of them. Not that I need to delete any of them, but still.
So while this app can save you a lot of time after updating or restoring your device, you shouldn't count TOO much on it.