How to fix failed in buffer_write (fd) (8, ret = -1) error in Cydia

With the release of iOS 9.3.3 jailbreak from Pangu, many users encountered problems during installation and

using Cydia.We have already told you how to fix the most popular errors that occur when jailbreaking Pangu, but a more annoying problem is the Cydia error that occurs during the installation of packages (tweaks).

Some users during package installationfrom Cydia encountered a failed in buffer_write (fd) (8, ret = -1) error. The reason for this is that there is not enough space on the system partition that is used to install packages. As a result, Cydia completes the installation by displaying the above error.

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To fix this error, read our instructions.

Error correction Cydia failed in buffer_write (fd) (8, ret = -1)

Step 1:On your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, launch Cydia and go to the “Sources“.

Step 2:ClickEdit -> Addand enter the repository URL:

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https://coolstar.org/publicrepo

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Step 3:Wait while Cydia downloads all packages from the repository. After that, go to the Search tab and type “Stashing for iOS 9.2 – 9.3.3”.

Step 4:Open the package and click the Install button followed by confirmation to install the tweak on your device.

Step 5:After installation is complete, click Respring.

The stashing package is mainly intended forcorrect installation of packages. After installing it, all tweaks and packages will be installed on your device in the data partition and not in the system partition, thereby saving a lot of space, which will allow you to complete the installation without errors.

If the above method does not work, you can try an alternative solution:

Step 1:Launch Cydia and install Apple File Conduit 2.

Step 2:Download iFunbox to your computer.

Step 3:Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to your computer using a USB cable and open iFunbox.

Step 4:In the left sidebar, open ‘Raw File System’.

Step 5:On the right where your device's files and folders are displayed, find and rename /.cydia_no_stash  to /.cydia_no_stash-

Step 6:Disconnect your device from your computer and launch Cydia. File system preparation should begin. After this, you will be able to install tweaks and packages without any problems.

Write in the comments if this instruction helped you.