Minotaur - For iOS 13.0 - 14.4
Version: 1.2.1Bundle ID: com.muirey03.minotaur
Architecture: iphoneos-arm (Rootful)
Section: Tweaks
Dependencies: mobilesubstrate, preferenceloader
Pre-install Dependencies: None
Installed Size: 616 KB
Author: Muirey03
Trusted repo?: Yes.
Last Updated: February 1, 2022
Install Tweak
Tweak description:
Notifications in your Status Bar
Tweak Details
| Current Version | Last Update | Supported iOS Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1 | February 1, 2022 | 13.0 - 14.4 |
Tweak Full Description
Notifications in your Status Bar
Supports all devices on iOS 13 and 14
Minotaur makes it easier than ever to access all your notifications from anywhere in iOS.
For those veteran jailbreakers, you might remember the tweak "Confero". You can think of Minotaur as a modern successor to Confero, developed for iOS 13 and later.
An unobtrusive status bar icon lets you know that you have notifications waiting for you, and a quick tap reveals an elegant and intuitive menu for you to easily view, open and dismiss any of your notifications. Far from the ugly, cluttered way that Android achieves this, Minotaur's single icon is clean and unobtrusive, allowing you to keep your status bar neat & tidy and Minotaur's handy gestures for dismissing notifications makes clearing large numbers of notifications a breeze.
For all devices
Minotaur has been designed with both new and older devices in mind. This means that Minotaur will look great on every iOS 13 device, be it old or new, an iPhone or an iPad.
Fits any setup
Minotaur's sleek and unobtrusive design allows it to fit in seamlessly with any setup, allowing you to keep your device looking and feeling exactly how you want it to.
Highly customizable
Minotaur comes with a large number of customization options to ensure it never looks out-of-place. These include:
- Dark or light mode: This can be chosen manually, or Minotaur can adopt your system setting
- Adaptive badge colouring: This works like ColorBadges where the badge numbers under the app icons are coloured based on that app icon
- The option to hide banner notifications: This allows you to hide annoying banner notifications so you can rely only on the status bar icon
- The option to use ColorBadges' badge coloring
- The option to use ColorBanners' notification coloring
- The option to replace the location services status bar icon when the Minotaur icon is showing
Credits
Developed by Muirey03.
Icons designed by bossgfx_.
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.
