AltStore

AltStore is an application sideloader on iOS 14+ that uses Apple Developer Accounts for signing apps. SideStore is based off AltServer, however uses its custom application, "SideStore", which allows users to resign apps without a computer.

A standard Apple ID is only limited to 3 apps at a time, and must refresh apps every 7 days. However, you can pay $99 yearly for an Apple Developer Account to have unlimited apps and refresh every 365 days.

Prerequisites

• A computer running Windows 10 or MacOS 10.14 or above
• iPad or iPhone running iOS 14 or above
• Latest version of AltServer

• If you are on MacOS 10.14 or 10.15, you must use this version of AltServer

• If installing on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 13 or below, you must use an older version of Altserver.

• Latest version of iTunes (not from the Microsoft store)
• Latest version of iCloud (not from the Microsoft store)
• A working Apple ID

Enabling Developer Mode

Starting iOS/iPadOS 16+, all users are required to enable developer mode to install developer apps.

1. Open Settings.
2. Scroll down to Privacy & Security.
3. On Privacy & Security, scroll down to Developer Mode. Click enable.
4. Your device may restart. Once enabled, proceed with the next steps.

Running AltServer

1. If not done already, run setup.exe and run the AltServer installer.
2. Once complete, an app called "AltServer" should appear. Find "AltServer", and run as administrator.
3. In the bottom right corner, click the tray and select the AltServer icon.
4. Select "Install AltStore".
5. Type in your Apple ID. Your login details will only be sent to Apple for verification and are not tracked by AltServer.
6. Once done, AltStore should appear on your home screen.

Enabling Wifi-sync

1. Open iTunes on your computer.
2. With your device connected via USB, click "Enable Wifi-Sync".

Verifying Application

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to General.
3. Scroll to VPN & Device Management.
4. Open it and you will find a developer application.
5. Click on it. Once opened, click "Verify App".