How To Fix Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8

Hello once again! Are you an iOS user? If yes, then I am sure that you must have downloaded Cydia quickly after getting your new iDevice. Are you done customizing your iDevice with all the popular tweaks and themes? Congrats! If you are done with that. This post is for my friends whose beautiful customizing experience came into halt because of Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8. We are here to help you fix Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8 for you. But before directly entering into the method to fix Cydia Size Mismatch error on iOS 7 & iOS 8, don’t you want to know why it does show on your device? A little information about the problem before trying to actually solve it would be good enough. Let’s dig a bit into it too.

Why Does Cydia Size Mismatch Error Appear?

The Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8 occurs when the package that you are downloading in a repository is different from the listed size. This variation of the size is detected by your iDevice and as a secure, it prevents the installation of that package in your iOS 7 and iOS 8.

The day before yesterday, I tried to download a tweak from Cydia that was suggested by my friend. My excitement level dropped to zero when I saw Cydia Size Mismatch Error in my iDevice. If there is an error, there has to be a solution! So, my friends who are facing the same problem that I faced few days ago have a good news. I have a solution to fix Cydia Size Mismatch Error in your iOS 7 and iOS 8.

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There are basically two solutions for Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8.

Solution 1: Who Is The Repo Owner?

Let me explain you the problem more in a practical manner, so that you would understand it much better.

Suppose you are trying to download a tweak that is showing the size as 900 kb but the actual size of the tweak is greater or lesser than 900 kb. Then in iOS 7 and iOS 8, an error saying Cydia Size Mismatch Error will pop up in your screen. As there is a variation in the actual size of the repo, you will be unable to proceed further. In such a case, you should look for the contact details of the repo owner in the tweak page. Once you have the contact details, share the problem with them and request them to rectify it. When the correction is done, you can be sure that you will not face the Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8 again for that particular repo.

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Solution 2: Check Your iDevice

Most of the time, the Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8 is seen when there is variation in the size. Seldom, it happens that the problem is not in the size, but in your iDevice. If there is a chance of having a problem in your iDevice, don’t you to think you should check it? I shall now provide you the steps to fix the problem for Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8 in your device.

Steps To Fix Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 & iOS 8

Step 1: Turn off the WiFi in your device and wait for few minutes.

Step 2: Follow the following direction: Open Setting > General > Network > VPN > Add VPN Configuration >IPSec Configuration.

Step 3: Once you open IPSec Configuration, add the configuration mentioned below.

Step 4: Save the settings.

Step 5: Turn on the VPN.

Step 6: Switch the WiFi on and connect to the network.

Do you know that WiFi stands for Wireless Fidility?

Step 7: Download the tweak or repo source from Cydia that you were trying to download.

So, here you go. You are now free from the Cydia Size Mismatch Error in iOS 7 and iOS 8. Follow the same steps whenever you face the same Cydia ‘Size Mismatch Error’ in iOS 7 and iOS 8. There is not anything else you can do about these except for these two options. The first option I’ve talked about, could take sometime, but can be reliable. But if there’s a problem with your device, you should obviously choose the latter. However, it is always better to consider that the fault is on our side and try to rectify it first.

With this, I hope you enjoy downloading unlimited tweaks you love or those you love to try. Never let something stop you from using your iDevice to the fullest. Share the post if these solutions have fixed the problem of Cydia Size mismatch error on iOS 7 & iOS 8. If you have a different solution, we would like to hear that from you in the comment section. Also, we’d like to hear any of the other problems which you’re facing, so that we can give you the detailed guide on how to solve it. Thank You.