Hack Troubleshooting "Non-Working" or Crashing Hacks & Cheats

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In this topic, we're going to cover all the reasons why a hack might not be working and a way to fix it. We will start off from downloading the hack and all the way to actually seeing the hack in action in-game. Let's get started.

How do I download a hack/cheat?
Hacks on iOSGods are separated into topics. Each topic has a download link or a Do-It-Yourself Tutorial on how to hack x app. Most download links and tutorials are hidden inside the "Hidden Content". To be able to see the hidden content, all you need to do is simply reply to the topic which has the hack you want, or react to the topic. Please follow our posting guidelines and read our tutorial on how to unlock the hidden content for more information.

Once you can see the hidden content, you should also see a download link to the .deb hack (depends on the topic). Some download links require you to wait x seconds before you can proceed or 'Skip Ad'. Those are ad-links to support the author of the cheat. More info on them can be found in our FAQ Topic.

Once you go to the real download page, you should look for a button or text which lets you download the file. Usually reads something like: "download now", "slow download", "free user download" etc. In order for the download to proceed on your iDevice, you will need to install Filza from the BigBoss repo on Cydia.

If you have issues downloading from the website, try using a different browser, clearing your cache and cookies, going into private mode, using a VPN, etc.

How do I install the downloaded hack/cheat?
Each hack topic has instructions and requirements inside it for you to follow. If it doesn't, make sure you have iFile/Filza, Cydia Substrate and PreferenceLoader from Cydia installed on your iDevice and once you downloaded the file using Safari/Chrome, you will get the option to "Open in iFile/Filza". Tapping that will lead you to the downloaded deb file and with a popup showing a few options. You will need to tap on the 'Install' button located on the top right on Filza.

 

Deb Installation was successful, now what?
After the deb installs, depending on the hack, you will either need to activate the features in your iDevice Settings (Patcher) or simply open the app (Tweak). The difference between a patcher and a tweak has been explained here. In most cases nowadays, the hack could be an In-Game Mod Menu, so you should see the mod menu inside your game when you open it. Always read the hack's topic and the instructions.

 

Please note that some apps require you to use x feature in-game in order for the hack to activate. In some topics, the author will mention that in order to see unlimited Gems/Keys/Currency in-game, you need to buy something or use said currency in order for the hack to activate/work. Read the hack's topic on iOSGods for more information.

 

App crashes as soon as I try to open the app?
This can be due to a few reasons:

1. The hack is for an older version of the app and it does not support the latest version. Always check the topic to see if the version in the title is the same as the latest App Store app version. Another reason could be that you have another hack installed which is conflicting with the new one. Check your installed packages in Cydia.

2. The hack may be causing the crash due to x features. This is usually not the case since most hacks are tested before release but try disabling some features. Test each feature one by one. Also CrashReporter from Cydia will help immensely to troubleshoot your app crashes.

3. Corrupted and broken app. To fix this simply try re-downloading your app from the App Store.

 

Hack was successfully installed but has no effect on my app?
This can also be due to these reasons:

1. The hack is for an older version of the app and it does not support the latest version. Always check the topic to see if the version in the title is the same as the latest App Store app version.

2. The hack is only for x64 (ARM64) or x32 (ARMv7) and your iDevice is not supported. This is most likely the case for you. Nowadays, hacks only support ARM64 devices. (Frequently Asked Questions)

3. You are missing hack dependencies. Read the requirements on the hack's topic to install the correct dependencies from Cydia.

4. Install and run iCleaner Pro from Cydia.

5. Check your app's bundle ID and the hack's bundle ID and make sure they match. This usually means that the hack is for the American version of the app and you may have installed the Australian version of the app. This is rare but some companies like BANDAI NAMCO do this. Application Bundle ID is located inside the Info.plist file inside the app's folder. Hack's Bundle ID is usually written inside the topic, if not, after installing the hack, the bundle ID will be found in /Library/MobileSubstrate/DynamicLibraries/HACKNAME.plist. Verify the bundle ID inside the hack matches the one located in your app's Info.plist. If it doesn't, that means you may have to download the app from a different App Store region and reinstall the hack so it can apply properly. You can check the Bundle ID differences using App Info.

 

I read and did all the above but the hack still won't work or crashes my app?
Please create a new support topic here and be sure to follow the Help & Support posting guidelines so we can better assist you.

Edited November 12 by DiDA
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