Find out how you can install IPA files using AltStore

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Requirements
- Windows or macOS computer
- iOS device running on iOS 12.2 and above
- IPA files of the apps which you wish to install
How to Install AltStore?
Windows:
- Download the latest version of iTunes from Apple’s website (not from Microsoft Store)
- Download the latest version of iCloud from Apple’s website (not from Microsoft Store)
- Download the latest AltStore for Windows.
- Extract the content of the zip file, double-click the “setup.exe” file to begin the installation, then follow the on-screen instructions.
- Now connect your iPhone to your computer. Unlock your iOS device, and if prompted, choose to trust the device.
- Open iTunes and enable iTunes Wi-Fi sync for your iPhone. Read this guide to find out how you can do it.
- Now click the AltStore icon in the System Tray, click Install AltStore, then choose your iOS device.
- Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted.
- Within a few seconds, AltStore will be installed on your iPhone. Once installed, go to Settings > General > Profiles (or Profiles & Device Management), tap on the profile labelled with your Apple ID, then press the Trust button.
- Now head to the next section to find out how to install apps with AltStore.
macOS:
- Download and install AltStore on macOS
- Launch AltStore. It will appear as an icon in the menu bar.
- Click on the AltStore icon in the menu bar and select Install Mail Plug-in. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- Once the installation is complete, restart the Mail app. Next, you have to enable the Mail plugin. To do so, click on Mail in the menu bar, then select Preferences.
- Click Manage Plug-ins…
- Enable the plugin named AltPlugin.mailbundle, then click Apply and Restart Mail
- Now connect your iPhone to your computer. Unlock your iOS device, and if prompted, choose to trust the device.
- If you’re on macOS Mojave, open iTunes and enable iTunes Wi-Fi sync for your iPhone.
- If you’re on macOS Catalina, go to your iPhone’s summary page in iTunes and enable Show this iPhone when on Wi-Fi. If you’re not sure how to do this, then go to this link to read the guide
- Now click the AltStore icon in the menu bar, click Install AltStore, then choose your iOS device.
- Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted.
- Within a few seconds, AltStore will be installed on your iPhone. Once installed, go to Settings > General > Profiles (or Profiles & Device Management), tap on the profile labelled with your Apple ID, then press the Trust button.
- Now head to the next section to find out how to install apps with AltStore.
How to Install Apps with AltStore?
- Download the .ipa file of an app onto your iOS device. You can skip this step if you already have an IPA file that you wish to install.
- Once the IPA file is downloaded, open the AltStore app on your device and go to the My Apps tab.
- Press the + icon in the top left corner. A list of your downloaded IPA files will be displayed. Tap on the IPA file which you downloaded earlier.
- If you’re using AltStore for the first time, you’ll be prompted to enter your Apple ID and password to begin installation.
- AltStore begins installing the app. It takes a few minutes to complete the installation.
- Once the app is installed, it will appear in the My Apps tab and you can open it from there or from the Home screen.
- Apps last for 7 days and you can easily resign them from your device by going to My Apps in AltStore, then tap the “X days” button next to the app.