The functionality of a repo is defined by its dependency tree. On iOS 9.3.5, this tree is rotting.
As we look toward the future of iOS 9.3.5, the role of the Repo must transition from "software store" to "digital archive." Cydia Repo Ios 9.3 5 UPD
iOS 9.3.5 repos face a unique architectural dichotomy. The iPhone 5s (A7 chip) supports iOS 9.3.5 but runs on the arm64 architecture. Conversely, the A5 devices (iPad 2, iPhone 4s) run on armv7.
A robust repo for iOS 9.3.5 must correctly index packages with the Architecture: iphoneos-arm (legacy) or handle the transition to iphoneos-arm64 if the repo serves both eras. Mismatches here cause the infamous "Size Mismatch" or "Dependency Not Found" errors in Cydia. The functionality of a repo is defined by