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Make Your iPhone's Dock Transparent in iOS 8

Nov 15, 2014 07:19 AM
Nov 15, 2014 07:20 AM
Smartphone screen displaying phone, email, web browser, and music apps.

It's not the additions Apple brought to iOS 8 that irk me, but what they didn't add that breaks my heart. We did get some cool new features, like battery stats and interactive notifications, but what about a simple customization feature that most—the option to have a transparent dock background?

For some reason, Apple still believes we all want a fuzzy, foggy-looking dock background, so today I'm going to show you how to get rid of that translucency to expand the look of your iPhone's home screen.

Jailbreak Your iPhone

You will need to be jailbroken for this tweak, so if you're not already, definitely check out our jailbreak guide before moving any further. The process is dead-simple and takes only a few minutes using your Mac or Windows computer.

Install TransparentDock

On your device, enter Cydia and search for TransparentDock from developer Jonathan Bailey, then select "Install." Once the installation finishes up, tap "Restart Springboard" and wait for your device to quickly reboot.

Make Your iPhone's Dock Transparent in iOS 8
Make Your iPhone's Dock Transparent in iOS 8
Make Your iPhone's Dock Transparent in iOS 8
Make Your iPhone's Dock Transparent in iOS 8

Check Out Your New Dock

The tweak has no settings, so once your device reboots, simply enjoy your clean-looking dock. You can now add a wallpaper and spare the bottom portion from being obstructed by the dock's background.

iPhone home screen displaying various app icons.
iPhone home screen displaying various app icons on a snowy background.
iPhone home screen displaying various app icons.
iPhone home screen displaying various app icons on a snowy background.

How to Get Your Dock's Background Back

Because the tweak has no toggle option, you'll need to go back into Cydia, head to "Installed," locate TransparentDock, select "Modify," then select "Remove." After restarting the Springboard once again, you'll have the standard dock back on your device.

Screenshot of a mobile app interface showcasing reverse phone lookup feature.
Make Your iPhone's Dock Transparent in iOS 8
Screenshot of a mobile app interface showcasing reverse phone lookup feature.
Make Your iPhone's Dock Transparent in iOS 8

While this is certainly a simple tweak, having options regarding how we want our devices to look and operate are always welcome, and TransparentDock is a great option to have. Let us know what you think of the tweak in the comments below.

The next big software update for iPhone is coming sometime in April and will include a Food section in Apple News+, an easy-to-miss new Ambient Music app, Priority Notifications thanks to Apple Intelligence, and updates to apps like Mail, Photos, Podcasts, and Safari. See what else is coming to your iPhone with the iOS 18.4 update.

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