SideStore
SideStore is an application sideloader on iOS 16+ 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.
SideStore is still in beta and some users have encountered issues. If you have any issues during installation, please seek assistance in our FAQ, or use AltStore or Sideloadly.
This guide may not be perfect. We recommend visting docs.sidestore.io & following their SideStore guide.
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Prerequisites
- A computer running Windows 10 or above
- iPad or iPhone running iOS 16 or above
- Latest version of AltServer
- Latest version of iTunes (not from the Microsoft store)
- Latest version of SideStore
- Latest version of iCloud (not from the Microsoft store)
- Latest version of idevicepair
- StosVPN from the App Store
- A working Apple ID
Enabling Developer Mode
Starting iOS/iPadOS 16+, all users are required to enable developer mode to install developer apps.
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down to Privacy & Security.
- On Privacy & Security, scroll down to Developer Mode. Click enable.
- Your device may restart. Once enabled, proceed with the next steps.
Running AltServer
- If not done already, run setup.exe and run the AltServer installer.
- Once complete, an app called "AltServer" should appear. Find "AltServer", and run as administrator.
- Once ran as administrator, while holding shift, click on the tray at the bottom right of your screen and select the AltServer icon and "Sideload .ipa".
- Select "Sidestore.ipa".
- Type in your Apple ID. Your login details will only be sent to Apple for verification and are not tracked by AltServer.
- Once done, SideStore should appear on your home screen.
Generating idevicepair
- Ensure your device is trusted by your computer, on your home screen and a password is setup.
- Connect your device to your computer.
- Run idevicepair. If asked for administrator, say Yes.
- A GUI should popup. Click "generate". Your device may ask to trust this computer again. If so, confirm.
- After the pairing file has been installed, go to the SideStore section of the GUI and click "Install". If done successfully, it should say "success" in green.
Verifying SideStore
- Open Settings.
- Go to General.
- Scroll to VPN & Device Management.
- Open it and you will find a developer application.
- Click on it. Once opened, click "Verify App".
Refreshing Apps
- Download StosVPN from the App Store if not already.
- Enable it. When enabled, SideStore will attempt to refresh your apps in the background.
Prerequisites
- A Mac running MacOS 10.15 or later
- iPad or iPhone running iOS 16 or above
- Latest version of AltServer
- Latest version of SideStore
- Latest version of idevicepair
- StosVPN from the App Store
- A working Apple ID
Downloading AltServer
- Download the AltServer file.
- Extract the file and drag AltServer.app into your Downloads folder.
- Open the application. If it warns you, right click the app, then click launch.
Installing SideStore
- Plug your device into your computer.
- If promoted, trust your computer on your iDevice.
- Launch AltServer, and holding option, click on the AltServer icon in the menu bar and click "Sideload .ipa"
- Select "SideStore.ipa"
- Type in your Apple ID. Your login details will only be sent to Apple for verification and are not tracked by AltServer.
- Once done, SideStore should appear on your home screen.
Generating idevicepair
- Connect your device to your computer.
- Ensure your device is trusted by your computer, on your home screen and a password is setup.
- Run idevicepair.
- A GUI should popup. Click "generate". Your device may ask to trust this computer again. If so, confirm.
- After the pairing file has been installed, go to the SideStore section of the GUI and click "Install". If done successfully, it should say "success" in green.
Verifying SideStore
- Open Settings.
- Go to General.
- Scroll to VPN & Device Management.
- Open it and you will find a developer application.
- Click on it. Once opened, click "Verify App".
Refreshing Apps
- Download StosVPN from the App Store if not done already.
- Enable it. When enabled, SideStore will attempt to refresh your apps in the background. You will also need it enabled when installing apps.
Post-installation instructions
- Open SideStore and sign it with the same Apple ID you used to install SideStore.
- Go to the Apps tab and refresh SideStore by tapping on the green "X days" counter next to the SideStore app. You must complete this whenever you install SideStore using AltServer.
Prerequisites
- A computer running any Linux distro
- iPad or iPhone running iOS 16 or above
- Latest version of usbmuxd (run
sudo apt install install -y usbmuxd) - Latest version of Docker or Podman
- StosVPN from the App Store
- A working Apple ID
Docker Setup
- Plug your device into your computer.
- Run these commands depending on what you installed (Podman or Docker).
- Docker: .
- Podman: .
- Altcon will pair with your device. When you receive another prompt, select "trust" and enter your passcode again.
Enabling Developer Mode
Starting iOS/iPadOS 16+, all users are required to enable developer mode to install developer apps.
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down to Privacy & Security.
- On Privacy & Security, scroll down to Developer Mode. Click enable.
- Your device may restart. Once enabled, proceed with the next steps.
Verifying Application
- Open Settings.
- Go to General.
- Scroll to VPN & Device Management.
- Open it and you will find a developer application.
- Click on it. Once opened, click "Verify App".
Installing idevicepair
- Ensure usbmuxd is installed on your machine.
- Download the idevicepair for x86_64 or AArch64 that matches your machines architecture.
Generating idevicepair
- Connect your device to your computer.
- Ensure your device is trusted by your computer, on your home screen and a password is setup.
- Turn idevicepair into an executable & run.
- A GUI should popup. Click "generate". Your device may ask to trust this computer again. If so, confirm.
- After the pairing file has been installed, go to the SideStore section of the GUI and click "Install". If done successfully, it should say "success" in green.
Refreshing Apps
- Download StosVPN from the App Store if not done already.
- Enable it. When enabled, SideStore will attempt to refresh your apps in the background. You will also need it enabled when installing apps.
Post-installation instructions
- Open SideStore and sign it with the same Apple ID you used to install SideStore.
- Go to the Apps tab and refresh SideStore by tapping on the green "X days" counter next to the SideStore app. You must complete this whenever you install SideStore using AltServer.