Cydia is an application that allows you to install unauthorized apps and programs on all iOS devices that have been jailbroken. If you no longer want to use Cydia, you can choose to simply uninstall the application or restore the device's original firmware (thus removing the jailbreak). The latter option is mandatory in case you need to take advantage of the assistance of Apple centers using the guarantee.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Delete Apps and Packages Installed Through Cydia
Step 1. Launch Cydia
You can uninstall the application without having to restore the original firmware of the device thus maintaining the benefits of jailbreaking. However, without Cydia the device will not be able to boot in safe mode, which is useful for troubleshooting jailbreaking problems that may arise while using the device.
Step 2. Access the "Installed" tab at the bottom of the screen
A list of all installed packages will be displayed.
Step 3. Select the program or app you want to uninstall from your device
This will display the relevant page with detailed information.
Step 4. Press the "Modify" button located in the upper right corner of the screen, then press the "Remove" button
This will add the selected item to the uninstall queue.
Step 5. Press the "Continue Queuing" button
Doing so will allow you to continue selecting packages that need to be added to the uninstall queue to be removed.
Step 6. Repeat the previous step until you have selected all the packages to remove
At the end of the selection, access the "Installed" tab again.
Step 7. Press the "Queue" button, then choose the "Confirm" option
This will uninstall all selected packages.
Step 8. Access the "Installed" tab again and choose the "User" list
Within this list, only the most important packages are listed.
Step 9. Uninstall the "Cydia Installer" package
Access the relevant page with detailed information, then press the "Modify" button. Choose the "Remove" option, then confirm your action by pressing the "Confirm" button. Cydia will be uninstalled from your device which will be restarted at the end of the operation.
Method 2 of 2: Remove the Jailbreak
Step 1. Connect the iOS device to the computer
To do this, use the USB cable that came with your iPhone, iPad or iPod. Removing the jailbreak from your device will also uninstall Cydia and all related apps and programs.
Step 2. Launch iTunes if the program window did not open automatically
To back up the data on your device and then restore its factory configuration, you need to use iTunes. This will eliminate the jailbreak and any traces of Cydia. Performing the backup process first is necessary to avoid losing all personal data in the device memory.
Step 3. Select your iOS device icon that appeared at the top of the iTunes window
The "Summary" window will be displayed.
Step 4. Choose "This Computer" item, then press the button
Back up now.
This step fully backs up all data on the device and stores it on the computer disk. The backup process takes a few minutes to complete.
Step 5. Press the button
Restore iPhone / iPad / iPod….
iTunes will ask you to confirm your action before starting the restore process. Your iOS device will be fully formatted, which takes several minutes.
Step 6. At the end of the restore process upload your personal data using the backup file
At the end of the restore procedure, iTunes will give you the option to configure the device as if it had just been removed from the box or to upload one of the backup files. Choose the backup file created in the previous steps, then proceed with the restore. This will load all your personal and configuration data, while the jailbreak, Cydia and all related apps will be removed.
