Today, Apple released iOS & iPadOS 17 to the general public, unleashing a bevy of new features, interface improvements, and more to iPhone and iPad users. But shortly following that release, the AltStore Team came out with a new update of their own: AltServer and AltStore version 1.7.
Sideload
Sideloading apps means installing them outside of the App Store. You can use utilities such as AltStore, Sideloady, and Xcode to install .ipa files on your iPhone or iPad using just your Apple ID without the App Store review process playing any part in it.
How to sideload the Misaka package manager app on your iPhone or iPad with Sideloadly
For those extended moments when it seems like there’s no jailbreak in sight, most iPhone and iPad tinkerers can get a quick fix from package manager apps that host add-ons for the MacDirtyCow and kfd exploits instead.
How to get the Apollo for Reddit app running again on a jailbroken device
When a third-party Reddit client known as Apollo first hit the App Store’s shelves in 2017, it was an app I couldn’t wait to get my hands on. Unfortunately, project developer Christian Selig was forced to shut the app down on June 30th after Reddit implemented heavy-handed API changes that effectively made running third-party Reddit client infeasible for indie developers like Selig.
AltStore team says AltServer Mail plug-in doesn’t work on macOS Sonoma, new method coming soon
Apple unveiled macOS Sonoma at WWDC 2023, promising a major update for the Mac that lots of users are likely to adopt on release day. But if you depend on the sideloading capabilities of AltServer and AltStore, then you may want to consider steering clear, at least for now.
How to install iPhone & iPad apps on Apple silicon Macs, even if they aren’t in the Mac App Store
These are step-by-step instructions to install iPhone and iPad apps on Apple silicon Macs, bypassing the Mac App Store's limitations so you can run any iPhone app on your Mac.
How to remove TrollStore from your iPhone or iPad
If after using the TrollStore perma-signing utility you’ve decided that it isn’t for you or that you’d like to delete and re-install it for troubleshooting purposes, then you may need to know the best way to remove it from your device.
Sideload more than 3 apps on iOS 15 with a free Apple Developer account with NoFreeAppLimit15
If you use sideloading utilities such as AltStore or Sideloadly in conjunction with a free Apple Developer account, then you will find yourself limited to sideloading only three apps at any given time.
Sideloadly updated to v0.41.1 with JIT compiling support, improved Mail plug-in, & more…
The Sideloadly Team took to /r/jailbreak late Tuesday night to announce a new update to the popular AltStore alternative for sideloading apps into iPhones and iPads, and also to reveal some of what’s new in several recent automatic updates.
How to install TrollStore on non-jailbroken devices with TrollHelperOTA
We previously showed our readers how to install TrollStore on non-jailbroken iPhones and iPads running iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.1.1 with Sideloadly and TrollInstaller, but project developer Lars Fröder (@opa334) has since recommended a different method for installing TrollStore that works on all arm64e (A12 and newer) devices running iOS & iPadOS 14.0-15.4.1, 15.5 betas 1-4, and 15.6 betas 1-5 as well as arm64 (A9-A11) devices running iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.4.1 and 15.5 betas 1-4.
iPhone sideloading could be limited to Europe only
Apple isn't incentivized to bring sideloading to all iPhone users. Instead, sideloading will likely be a Europe-only feature when iOS 17 launches in the fall.
iOS 17 said to enable sideloading and third-party app stores
Ahead of new EU regulations next year, Apple's iOS 17 software will reportedly pave the way for app sideloading and alternative app stores on the iPhone.
AltStore sideloading app for iOS updated to v1.6.3 with minor bug fixes
The AltStore sideloading app for iPhones and iPads has been updated to version 1.6.3 with a short list of improvements.