AltStore is a way to install, and use, sideloaded apps to an iPhone without jailbreaking

This app store basically allows you to sideload any .ipa file onto your iPhone. That does come with the risks associated with obtaining apps from unknown sources, but it is nice to know you can do it.

The only requirement is that you need a Windows or macOS PC (USB or WiFi connection) for this to work for the installations themselves. There are also some specific steps to be followed to install the AltStore app itself.

A major focus of these apps seem to be 3rd party game emulators.

See https://altstore.io/

#technology #ios #altstore #sideloading #mobile
#Blog, ##altstore, ##ios, ##mobile, ##sideloading, ##technology

How to easily sideload apps on any iPhone using AltStore - No jailbreaking, but some effort is required

Apple’s iPhones are pretty famous for being closed off, with jailbreaking being the only way that most people can imagine for sideloading apps. However, there are other ways to sideload apps onto an iPhone, and the easiest way is through AltStore.

AltStore is, as the name implies, an alternative app store for iOS devices. Made by Riley Testut, it’s the easiest and safest way to sideload apps on your iPad or iPhone. It doesn’t rely on enterprise certificates that Apple has been cracking down on, and instead makes use of a feature Apple introduced that lets you install up to three apps for free using your Apple ID.

AltStore relies on a computer on the same network running AltServer, and you’ll need both iTunes and iCloud installed on that computer, too. AltServer is a companion app that sits and waits for AltStore connections, and apps can only be installed and refreshed via AltServer.

See How to easily sideload apps on any iPhone using AltStore

#technology #iPhone #sideloading #AltStore

If you want to sideload apps on your iPhone, there aren't a lot of options. Thankfully AltStore is a great option, and all you need.

---

https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-easily-sideload-apps-any-iphone-using-altstore-no-jailbreaking-some-effort-required