Lynx - For iOS 12.0 - 13.7
Version: 1.9.7.1Bundle ID: com.mtac.lynx
Architecture: iphoneos-arm (Rootful)
Section: Tweaks
Dependencies: mobilesubstrate, firmware (>= 12.0), com.spark.libsparkapplist, com.spark.libsparkcolourpicker
Pre-install Dependencies: None
Installed Size: 2.77 MB
Author: MTAC
Trusted repo?: Yes.
Last Updated: February 1, 2022
Install Tweak
Tweak description:
Ultimate device customization for iOS 12/13
Tweak Details
| Current Version | Last Update | Supported iOS Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9.7.1 | February 1, 2022 | 12.0 - 13.7 |
Tweak Full Description
Lynx - A dynamic customization tweak for iOS 12 & 13
Requires Cephei, libsparkcolourpicker and libSparkAppList
On iOS 14? Try out Lynx 2
SpringBoard (System Wide)
- Hide Dock background
- Hide Table View separators
- Hide screenshot flash / set custom color
- Hide scrollbars / set custom color
- Hide navigation bar shadow image
- Hide folder titles
- Hide open folder background blur view
- Hide folder page dots
- Hide icon labels
- Hide icon badges
- Hide “Share App” option on 3D Touch
- Hide “Delete App” option on 3D Touch
- Hide “Edit Home Screen” option on 3D Touch
- Reverse order of 3D Touch shortcuts
- Hide 3D Touch shortcut icons
- Show IP address on Settings’ Wi-Fi 3D Touch shortcut
- Show battery percentage on Settings’ Battery 3D Touch shortcut
- Hide 3D Touch separator lines
- Hide control center statusbar
- Hide tab bar labels / set custom height
- Hide recently updated app dots
- Hide page dots
- Hide Status Bar Colored view (Location, Hotspot, Screen Recording)
- Hide Home Bar / Hide everywhere (Overrides lockscreen)
- Hide folder icon view background
- Force 'Done' button when editing apps
- Hide 'Add Widget' text on SpringBoard widgets
- Hide Screen Time icon darkening view
- Hide Screen Time hourglass icon
- Automatically close folders when opening apps
- Disable app breadcrumbs
- Colorize app badges to average color
- Disable Low Power Mode auto lock
- Set custom number of Dock icons
- Change FaceID animation duration
- Use custom icon label colors
- Force Light or Dark mode for specific apps
- Use small navigation bar titles
- Use custom number of home screen columns
- Use modern style table views
- Hide Dock completely
- Clear badges via 3D Touch menu
- Use custom screen corner radius
- Disable screenshot sound
- Hide expanded 3D Touch widgets
- Enable Drag and Drop on iPhones
- Disable wallpaper darkening
- Set custom app tint color
- Double tap to lock
- Use dynamic shadows on notification banners
Lockscreen
- Set clock font and size
- Hide clock
- Hide Date label
- Hide battery popup when charging
- Hide page dots (Pre iPhone X)
- Hide notification app names
- Hide notification time labels
- Hide / change “Notification Center” text
- Hide FaceID padlock
- Hide passcode button background
- Hide emergency button
- Hide cancel button
- Hide delete/backspace button
- Hide Swipe Up To Unlock/Press Home to Unlock text
- Hide Search Bars on table views
- Hide Control Center grabber
- Hide 'No Older Notifications' text
- Disable camera
- Hide Do Not Disturb banner
- Hide flashlight button (iPhone X)
- Hide camera button (iPhone X)
- Hide top FaceID text (iPhone X)
- Disable unlock fly-in animation
- Hide 'Enter Passcode' text
- Use custom 'Enter Passcode' text
- Use passcode button haptic feedback
- Use custom notifications height
- Use custom 'Swipe up to unlock' or 'Press home to unlock' text
- Hide 'Manager' and 'View' buttons on notifications
- Hide notification swipe section separators
- Hide X button
- Disable wake animation
- Disable Raise to Wake when flashlight is enabled
- Automatically rescan Face ID upon failure
- Use custom date format for clock subtitle
- Hide Quick Action button background
- Use dynamic shadows on notifications
AppSwitcher
- Use iPad grid style
- Hide Handoff app suggestions
- Hide card icons
- Hide card app labels
- Prevent killing from App Switcher if audio is playing
- Kill all apps
Control Center
- Hide Status bar
- Hide message when toggling
- Hide module separators
- Actually disable/enable toggles
- Use rounded modules
- Use dark modules
Status Bar
- Hide Wifi signal
- Hide Cell signal
- Hide Battery view
- Hide Clock
- Hide Lock Icon (non-notched devices)
- Hide location arrow in Status Bar
- Hide rotation lock in Status Bar
- Hide Do Not Disturb moon in Status Bar
- Hide Alarm icon in Status Bar
- Hide Airplane icon in Status Bar
- Hide VPN Icon in Status Bar
- Hide expanded widgets on 3D Touch platters
- Set custom carrier
- Show percentage inside battery
- Use iPhone X style
- Use iPad style
- Hide iPad date view
- Set carrier name to WiFi address
- Hide on Lock screen and Home screen
- Replace 'No SIM' text
- Set custom date as carrier text
Today View (Widgets)
- Disable on lock screen
- Hide Widgets View edit button
- Hide 'The Weather Channel' text
- Hide '1 Widget Available' text
- Disable search gesture
App Store
- Replace Arcade tab with updates
Messages
- Hide “Share Photo” option
- Hide iMessage app strip
- Use custom bubble color(s)
Photos
- Skip deletion confirmation
- Use infinite zoom
- Show image metadata
Settings
- Hide 3rd party app section
- Hide cell icons
- Show IP address in Wi-Fi section
- Show Ethernet section
- Add device info button
- Hide chevrons on cells
- Use custom first and last name in Apple ID section
- Hide software update badge
Camera
- Use iPad style layout
- Hide last photo preview
- Disable shutter sound
Phone
- Hide number button background
- Hide call button background
- Use custom call button color
- Hide Voicemail tab
- Show exact call time
- Use large call button
YouTube
- Allow playback in background
- Block Ads
SoundCloud
- Block Ads
- Reenable number of likes
- Hide promoted tweets
Safari
- Use iPad Tab Layout
- Enable background playback
- Hide url bar background
- Hide Private Mode banner
CarPlay
* Disable icon labels
Experimental features
- Use modern notifications, with circle icons and icon shadow
- Show photos debug UI
- Round screen corners
- Custom icon corner radius
- Badge border outline with custom color and weight
Tweak Screenshots
What are iOS Tweaks?
iOS tweaks are modifications that enhance the functionality of iPhones and iPads beyond what Apple officially allows. These small software packages can only be installed on jailbroken devices, where the restrictions imposed by Apple have been bypassed, giving users more control over their iOS experience.
What are iOS jailbreak tweaks used for?
Jailbreak tweaks serve numerous purposes, ranging from cosmetic changes to powerful functionality enhancements:
- Customization: Tweaks allow users to personalize their iOS experience by changing app icons, modifying the control center, creating custom themes, and adjusting system animations.
- Enhanced Functionality: Many tweaks add features Apple doesn't provide, such as file management capabilities, advanced screenshot tools, call recording, and system-wide gesture controls.
- App Modifications: Tweaks can enhance existing apps with new features or remove limitations. For example, tweaks might enable downloading content from streaming apps, remove ads from applications, or add additional tools to messaging platforms.
- System Optimization: Some tweaks focus on improving device performance, battery life, or adding more efficient ways to manage background processes.
- Privacy and Security: While jailbreaking itself has security implications, certain tweaks actually enhance privacy by allowing more granular control over app permissions, network monitoring, and data access.
Where to find iOS tweaks?
Jailbreak tweaks are typically distributed through alternative app stores like Cydia, Sileo, or Zebra. These repositories host thousands of tweaks created by independent developers, ranging from free offerings to premium packages.
Important considerations
Before diving into the world of jailbreak tweaks, users should be aware of several important factors:
- Warranty implications: Jailbreaking voids Apple's warranty, though restoring a device to its factory state typically reverses this.
- Security risks: Jailbreaking removes Apple's security sandboxing, potentially exposing your device to malware if tweaks are downloaded from untrusted sources.
- Stability issues: Poorly developed tweaks or conflicts between multiple tweaks can cause system instability, app crashes, or battery drain.
- Update challenges: When Apple releases new iOS versions, users must wait for compatible jailbreak tools before updating, often leaving them without security patches.
The evolving landscape
The world of iOS jailbreaking has evolved significantly over the years. As Apple has added features that were once only available through tweaks (like widgets, dark mode, and app library), the gap between stock iOS and jailbroken devices has narrowed. Nevertheless, the jailbreak community continues to push boundaries, creating innovative modifications that demonstrate what iOS could potentially offer in future official updates.
For users who value customization and control over their devices, jailbreak tweaks remain an appealing, if somewhat risky, way to transform their iOS experience beyond Apple's walled garden.
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