AltStore is a sideloading tool for iOS that lets users install .ipa files (iOS app packages) without using the App Store. It works by signing apps with a developer certificate linked to your Apple ID and requires periodic re-signing to keep the app valid.
To install an IPA file using , you first need to have running on your computer and
3 App Limit: You can only have 3 active sideloaded apps at a time (AltStore counts as 1, leaving you with 2 slots for custom IPAs). how to install ipa file using altstore
(iOS 16 and later only) Go to Settings > Privacy & Security, scroll down to Developer Mode, turn it on, and reboot your device as requested. Phase 4: How to Install IPA Files via AltStore
Open the native macOS Mail app, go to Settings > General > Manage Plug-ins, check AltPlugin.mailbundle, and restart Mail. How to Install an
in the My Apps tab while your computer is running AltServer on the same Wi-Fi network. Background Refresh
Since apps expire after 7 days, you must refresh them from AltStore while connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer running AltServer. Manual refresh: Open AltStore → My Apps →
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