How to Load Cydia Onto the iPad With GreenPois0n

Greenpois0n is one of many desktop applications used to jailbreak an iPad. Jailbreaking unlocks the iPad from iTunes and allows you to install third-party software from the independent Cydia application store. An application called Loader is applied to the iPad by Greenpois0n during the jailbreaking process, which allows you to install the Cydia application once the process has completed.

How to Install Cydia on an iPad

Jailbreaking your iPad will allow you to install a wide variety of apps through the Cydia app store that are not approved under Apple's warranty. Although jailbreaking is legal, it will void your warranty with Apple, so ensure that you have good technical knowledge of the iPad should any issues arise. With the Spirit jailbreak application, you can jailbreak your iPad in one step. Once your iPad is jailbroken, the Cydia app store will be installed automatically.

How to Update Cydia Apps in iPhone

You can see if any Cydia apps updates are available through the "Changes" menu on the bottom of the Cydia screen. Beware, as not all changes notifications refer to updates for your installed Cydia apps. Here you can be notified on any new Cydia apps.

How to Update Apps in a Jailbroken iPad

Apple doesn't allow the iPad to load software from unauthorized sources, restricting installations to the iTunes App Store. The process of jailbreaking removes this restriction, allowing iPad users to purchase and install software from alternative sources, such as Cydia. This doesn't alter the way jailbroken iPads operate, and software updates through iTunes and alternative application stores can still be performed.