KillYourApps - For iOS 14.0 - 15.7.9
Version: 1.0.2Bundle ID: com.snail.killyourapps.global
Architecture: iphoneos-arm64 (Rootless)
Section: Tweaks
Dependencies: mobilesubstrate (>= 0.9.5000),preferenceloader,com.opa334.altlist
Pre-install Dependencies: None
Installed Size: 756 KB
Author: Snail
Trusted repo?: Yes.
Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Install Tweak
Tweak description:
Kill Your Apps as you wish, keep your app switcher always clean with scheduled kills, immediate kills, and screen lock kills.
Tweak Details
| Current Version | Last Update | Supported iOS Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.2 | February 16, 2024 | 14.0 - 15.7.9 |
Tweak Full Description
- This tweak doesn't support iOS 16 at this moment. Kill Your Apps as you wish, keep your app switcher always clean with scheduled kills, immediate kills, and screen lock kills.
- Tweak Background: iOS has an exceptionally elegant background management mechanism, and most of the time, you don't need to worry about whether apps are running in the background. However, there are two scenarios where you might want to kill some apps from the background:
- Some apps employ malicious tactics to perform unwanted actions in the background. Automatically clearing the background is more efficient than doing it manually.
- When you are using sensitive apps and someone suddenly sees your phone, you want to immediately kill app upon exiting or locking the screen to kill app prevent privacy leaks.
- Tweak Functionality: (More detail see this video)
- Supports setting an automatic kill app after X seconds when the app goes into the background. X can be any interger number, for example, five minutes is 300 seconds.
- Supports setting an immediate kill of the app when it goes into the background, or killing it from the background when on the app's page and you lock screen.
- Supports setting a white list of apps. Apps on the white list will not be killed by the two methods mentioned above.
- Supports music/video apps to not be killed from the background while playing. When paused, they will be killed according to your chosen method.
- Tweak Compatibility: Supports any jailbroken device running iOS 14 - iOS 15. Test devices: 7P on iOS 14, Unc0ver jailbroken, and XR on iOS 15.1 with Dopamine, not tested on Xina.
If you encounter any issues after purchasing the tweak, please feel free to contact me via email: [email protected].
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.
