AltStore is an unofficial app installer for iPhone and iPad. While it provides some built-in apps and games for you to download, it also makes it easier for you to find and install your own files from the internet. It is free to use and does not require a jailbreak, so keep reading to find out all the details.
- How
to download AltStore:
You'll
need to use your PC or Mac to install AltStore on your iOS device and you'll need a companion app
called AltServer. If you are a Windows user, your iTunes should come from
Apple and not the Microsoft App Store. Here are the download links:
● iTunes for Windows (64-bit system)
● iTunes for Windows (32-bit system)
- You can
now download AltServer
1. Connect your iPhone or
iPad to your computer
2. Open your desktop browser
and go to the AltStore website
3. Download AltServer, the
companion app, to your PC
4. For Windows devices -
launch your icon tray and click AltServer. Hover over Install AltStore and
click on your connected device
5. For Mac - launch your
toolbar and click AltStore. Click on Install AltStore and click on your
connected device
6. Wait for AltStore to
finish installing on your device and you will see the app icon
When
you download apps or games to your device, you must leave your computer running
with AltServer turned on and your device connected. This can be done with
a cable or by using iTunes Wi-Fi Sync with your device and computer on the same
network.
- How to
use AltStore:
1. Launch AltStore
2. When you see the
“Developer is not trusted” error, go to Settings > General >
Profiles; Click on the developer's name and click on trust
3. In the AltStore, click
Settings > Account. Use your Apple ID to sign in
4. Click on the browser and
search for an app or game
5. Click on the app title to
see what it's all about or click "Free" to install it
6. When you see the app icon
on your homepage, your app is ready to use.
- How to
install external IPA files:
1. Using your browser,
download the IPA file you want to your device
2. Find the file and click
on the AltStore icon
3. AltStore will open and
the app will be signed and installed
4. Alternatively, open
AltStore and click on the '+' icon
5. Find the file you
downloaded, click on it and it will be installed.
6. The app installed on your
home screen and in the AltStore, will be under My Apps
Pros and
Cons of AltStore
Like all
apps, AltStore has its pros and cons:
-
Positives:
● No jailbreak required
● Application certificates
cannot be revoked because you are self-signing applications
● You can choose from
pre-installed applications or sideload your applications from the Internet
-
Negatives:
● You cannot have more than
3 apps on your device running simultaneously and one of these apps will be
AltStore
● You need your computer
and a companion app called AltServer to install AltStore and your device must
be connected via cable or iTunes Wi-Fi Sync to download and update apps
● Your apps need to be
updated at least once a week to prevent them from crashing
- common
questions
These
are the answers to frequently asked questions, telling you everything you need
to know about AltStore.
- What
is AltStore?
AltStore
is an unofficial app store that provides an opportunity to create developer
certificates so you can install unofficial content
- Is it
jailbreak?
no. You
do not need to install a jailbreak to use it; It is just an unofficial app
store that allows you to install unsigned apps and games
- How
does AltStore work?
AltStore
app created by Riley Testost. Created with an Apple-provided feature that
allows developers to test apps before they are released to the App
Store. This allows you to use self-signature on apps which is why you need
to provide your Apple ID and why you can only have two active apps plus the
AltStore on your device at any time.
What
applications can I download?
AltStore
doesn't have many pre-installed apps but the developer plans to add more with
future updates. The most popular downloads are:
● GBA4iOS
● Happy Chick Emulator
● Provenance
● iNDS
● Chimera crack
protection
But
don't forget you can also download IPA files from the internet and use the
AltStore to install them on your iPhone or iPad.
- How
do I use the AltStore?
The
developer recommends using it this way:
1. Set AltStore to open
automatically when computer boots up/login.
2. When you are not using
your computer, put it to sleep and, if possible, leave your device plugged
in. This way, iOS can alert and update your apps.
3. Try to open the AltStore
at least once a week so that iOS can prioritize and update apps.
Download
AltStore on your device today. Although it doesn't have many apps, you can
download whatever you want from the internet, making it one of the most
versatile third-party app stores.
