AltStore for iOS 18: Install IPA Apps Permanently AltServer Guide

Here is the complete guide about how to install AltStore on Windows, Mac, and Linux OS. iOS 11 – iOS 17.6.1 & iOS 18, Install Jailbreak apps, tweaked IPA’s: AltServer’s latest setup, and old zip files.

AltStore is a next-generation iOS Apps/IPA SideLoader, that helps you install unofficial IPA files to your iPhone and iPad devices. It is a 100% free and safe sideloading tool that supports both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Altstore provides a seamless method to install IPA files on your iDevice. This doesn’t require a jailbreak of your device. After you sign in with your Apple ID and password, Altstre offers you to install three apps with its free certificate that are functional for 7 days.

After that, you must rerun an alt server to resume the apps for another seven days. If you need to install more apps and don’t have time to resign apps repeatedly, you can get a VIP Developer certificate from 3rd party certificate providers like U04S Certificates.

If you are unsure whether AltStore or AltServer is working with your device, don’t worry. You can try the AI Powerd AltStore Checker Tool for Free.

AltStore For Signing/Installing unofficial Apps/IPA (iOS 18 – iOS 11)

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Download AltStore / AltServer For Free

You can download & Install the AltStore application using AltServer without Jailbreaking the Device.

Download links updated – 2024 SEP

*NOTE Windows PC users should download iTunes from the links below.

⚠️ Windows users! If you receive an error code (1100) "Your session has expired” please follow these instructions:

1. Close iTunes
2. Delete the “adi” folder in C:ProgramDataApple ComputeriTunes
3. Start iTunes

NOTE: You may need to show hidden files to see the ProgramData folder

AltServer the latest update

• AltServer 1.7.2 is also now available for both macOS and Windows with some important fixes for sideloading apps on iOS 18

• Fortnite is now on AltStore PAL! – Download AltStore Pal

How to Install AltStore

The guide below will show you how to install AltSore on your iPhone or iPad and allow you to sideload the apps.

AltStore required a Windows PC or MAC computer for the installation of the AltServer app. Now, AltStore/AltServer is available for both Mac and Windows OS.

Install AltServer/AltStore windows

Step 01. Windows users should install the latest version of iTunes using the links below.

• iTunes for Windows (64-bit)
• iTunes for Windows (32-bit)

Step 02. Download the latest version of AltStore Here.

Step 03. Extract the downloaded AltStore Zip file > Double-click on Setup.exe > Follow-onscreen instructions

Step 04. If you haven’t installed iCloud yet, or you’ll get the following message during the AltStore installation, click “Download” to get iCloud.

(If you have done Step 01 carefully? This issue will be fixed Otherwise, follow the below instructions)

Open the downloaded iCloudSetup.exe (Run As Administrator), and restart your Pc/computer.

Make sure iCloud for Windows is open. If it doesn’t open automatically, go to Start Menu & open Apps or Programs, and open iCloud for Windows.exe

Step 05. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your PC open the iTunes app and press on the device icon to view the Summary page.

Step 06. Scroll down and find the Options section, under that make sure to enable “Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi”. Then press the done button.

Step 07. If you are running the AltStore on your Windows PC, there is no application icon on the desktop, However, you can find the AltStore application on the system tray of your Windows PC.

Step 09. Choose “Install AltStore” from the dropdown menu and click on your iPhone or iPad name. If your device is not listed yet here, please check your iPhone to PC connection.

Step 10. You’ll be prompted to sign in with your Apple account details to proceed with the installation. Once you’ve entered the details, click on “Install”.

Now you can see the AltStore app was installed on your device’s Home Screen.

Step 11. After the complete installation, Go to iPhone Settings > General > Profiles (or Profiles & Device Management) > find a profile that is labeled with your Apple ID > Tap trust.

Step 12. Congratulations now you have successfully installed the AltStore to your device.

Special Note for iOS 16 And Newer Users:

Enable Developer Mode (iOS 16+)

To use AltStore on iOS 16 or later, you need to enable Developer Mode on your device by going to Settings -> Privacy and Security -> Developer Mode.

Note* AltStore apps are valid only for 7 days, you need to manually refresh the app data. Otherwise, you can have an apple paid developer certificate, but it will cost $99 per year. But the best option is to get an Apple developer certificate above $10 from the https://udidmaster.com website.

Install AltStore MAC

Step 01. Download AltStore’s latest update DMG file Here

Step 02. Double-click on the altserver.zip file to unzip the archive > The AltServer icon will appear near to zip file.

Step 03. Drag and drop the AltServer app into the MAC Application folder.

Step 04. Now go to the Application folder and double-click on AltServer, then it will pop up App downloaded confirmation > click on open.

Step 05. Now you can see AltStore on the menu bar(upper right corner)

Step 06. Click on the AltStore icon, then select Install Mail plugin in the AltStore menu bar > Type your Password, it will install the Mail plugin into your MAC.

Step 07. To Enable the Mail plugin, Open up the Mail app and go to preferences > general > Manage plugins > check the alt plugin. Mail bundle, then click on allow access and then click on apply and restart mail.

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Step 08. Congratulations now you have installed the AltStore Successfully.

How To Get AltStore No Computer iOS 15.1- 15.6 Cydia/Sileo

You can Install AltStore on your Jailbroken iPhone/iPad. The important thing is once you restart your device you can re-run the resigned application without revoking it, it means you can re-use the resigned application without having a jailbreak.

By following the below steps, you can install Altstore on your iPhone/iPad without a PC.

Step 1: Open the Sileo, Cydia, or Zebra package manager then add the following repo.

Repo: https://cydia.ichitaso.com/

Step 2: Go to the Search tab on Sileo/Cydia, and search ” AltStore ” then navigate to Altstore 1.4.5(Choose Latest) by Riley Testut – Install it.

Step 3: Now go back to your home screen, there is an AltStore app icon, Tap on that and launch the AltStore.

Step 4: Navigate to AltStro settings and enter your Apple ID and password to generate a free developer certificate. This certificate is valid for limited dates. To break the limits go to the UDIDmaster web and purchase a VIP No revoke certificate.

Step 5: After that now you can Sideload Any IPA files without revoke. Also, after restarting your device, you can use AltStore without any issues.

Step 6: Go to ipa.zeejb.com to find trusted IPA files.

How to use AltStore

AltStore & AltServer is now available to iOS 15 & iOS 18. You can install any unofficial IPA files using AltStore without having a paid Apple developer account(Which has limitations).

Follow the below how-to-use guide to install IPA files without a PC.

How to sideload/install any IPA file using AltStore

Step 01. Download the IPA files from our IPA Library.

Step 02. For the first time, you open the AltStore on your iPhone, you need to Trust the Untrusted Developer account from the iPhone settings. Settings > General > Profile and Trust the Developer.

Step 03. After opening the tool navigate to the AltStore Settings section, Now you need to sign in with your Apple ID and Password. (In some cases, it will ask you to enter your Apple ID and Password when first-time installation)

Settings > Account > Sign In

Step 04. Then navigate to the Apps tab and press the “+” mark upper left corner. Now you can see the downloaded IPA files(Or navigate to the download section).

Step 05. After import, You can see Downloaded IPA apps on the AltStore My Apps section

Step 06. Now AltStore begins installing the app. It will take a few minutes to complete the installation.

Step 07. Go to the Home page of your iOS Device and open the sideloaded App.

Popular IPA files for AltStore – supported AppStore

You can directly import the below-updated IPA files into AltStore and install IPAs without crashing issues. We have listed below IPA files according to popularity.

Jailbreak apps

App Name	Version	Download Link	Jailbreak Guide
uncover	8.0.2	unc0ver IPA Download	How to use unc0ver
Odyssey	1.4.1	Odyssey IPA Download	How to use Odyssey
Taurine	1.1.1	Taurine IPA Download	How to use Taurine
Chimera	1.6.4	Chimera IPA Download	How to use Chimera
Pangu	1.1	Pangu IPA Download	How to use Pangu
Rootless	2.1	Rootless IPA Download	How to use Rootless

Tweaked apps

App Name	Version	Download Link	Installation Guide
Youtube ++	2.5.6	Get YouTube Patch Get YT IPA	How to install Youtube ++
Instagram Rocket	178.0 (T3.7.20)	Get Instagram IPA	How to install Instagram++
TikTok++	19.3	Get TikTok iPA	Tiktok Installation guide
Tweetbot	6.2.0	Get Tweetbot	Twitter guide

How to refresh AltStore apps?

There are two ways to refresh apps, The most easiest and famous method is to Refresh Apps without a PC. Let’s drive into the how-to guide.

Refresh Apps without a PC

The new AltDeamon application will help you to refresh installed apps without a PC. You can install the ALtDeamon application by adding the following Cydia/Sileo repo.

https://repo.dynastic.co/

The main disadvantage of using this method is that you must have a Jailbroken iPhone / iPad. Because Cydia and Sileo apps only work on Jailbroken devices.

After adding the above repo to your iDevice, you need to navigate the search tab on Cydia or Sileo app then search “The main disadvantage of using this method is that you must have a Jailbroken iPhone / iPad. Because Cydia and Sileo app only works on Jailbroken devices.”.

After that, you need to install AltDaemon from Cydia/Sileo Store. Now you can refresh your apps without having a PC.

Also, you can refresh your apps as a background service. It means you don’t need to manually refresh the apps again and again. it will refresh the apps automatically.

To set up background app refresh follow this guide.

Refresh Apps with PC

You must have AltStore installed on your computer to continue this process. Here is the How-to install guide.

Step 01: Connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer.

Step 02: Navigate to the AltStore icon and Check if your iPhone is detected by AltServer.

Step 03: Open AltStore from the device, and refresh the apps.

What is AltStore?

AltStore is a third-party application installer for iPhones/iPads. It is brought to you a completely different kind of app store using which you can install third-party apps without getting revoked & Without a PC.

This method is one of the best ways to get famous jailbreak apps on your iDevice. (unc0ver, chimera, blizzard, odyssey, rootless).

Tip - You can directly import your favourite Apps, Games, And Tweaked apps from Zeejb's iPA Library
Visit - iPA Library Free

Latest update: AltServer 1.4.7 is now available.

• Supports iOS 15.1, iOS 15.2 beta
• Fixes widget not updating
• Fixes “Refresh Apps” shortcut timing out
• Fixes Mail plug-in on macOS Monterey

Note - If already on iOS 15.1, manually update AltStore by reinstalling with AltServer

IPA Name	Version	Download Link
unc0ver Jailbreak	v 8.0.2	GET
Rootless Jailbreak	RC.2.0	Get
Odyssey Jailbreak	v1.4.0	Get
Chimera Jailbreak	v1.4.0	Get
Blizzard Jailbreak	v0.0.1	Soon…

Download More IPA files from zeejb IPA Library

Altstore Supported Devices

• iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhoneX, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR
• iPhone8, iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone7, iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone6s, iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone5s
• iPad Mini (5th generation)
• iPad-Air (2019, 3rd generation)
• iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2
• iPod touch 6G
• 2nd-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 1st-gen 10.5-inch iPad Pro
• 9.7-inch iPad Pro
• iPad Air 2, iPad Air

Compatible iOS versions

• iOS 18 and beta
• iOS 17, iOS 17.1, iOS 17.2, iOS 17.3, iOS 17.4 and up
• iOS 16, iOS 16.1, iOS 16.2, iOS 16.3, iOS 16.4 and up
• iOS 15, iOS 15.1, iOS 15.2, iOS 15.3, iOS 15.4.1, iOS 15.4 beta 4, iOS 15.5 beta 1, iOS 15.6 beta 3
• iOS 14, iOS 14.1, iOS 14.2, iOS 14.3, iOS 14.4, iOS 14.5, iOS 14.6, iOS 14.7, iOS 14.8, iOS 14.8.1
• iOS 13.5.5beta/ iOS 13.5 / iOS 13.4.1 / iOS 13.4
• iOS 13.3.1 / iOS 13.3 / iOS 13.2.3 / iOS 13.2 / iOS 13.1.3 / iOS 13.1.2 / iOS 13.1.1 / iOS 13.1 / iOS 13
• iOS 12.4.8 /iOS 12.4.1 / iOS 12.4 / iOS 12.2 / iOS 12.1.4 / iOS 12.1.3 / iOS 12.1.2 / iOS 12.1 / iOS 12.0.1 / iOS 12
• iOS 11.4.1 / iOS 11.4 / iOS 11.3.1 / iOS 11.3 / iOS 11.2.6 / iOS 11.2.5 / iOS 11.2.2 / iOS 11.2.1 / iOS 11.2 / iOS 11.1.2 / iOS 11.1.1 / iOS 11.1 / iOS 11

How To Install AltStore on iOS Devices

iOS offers an environment in the Apple system that will show the third-party apps as user-developed apps. 

Also, we can use this as a Cydia impactor alternative – windows and Mac PC. It is an excellent and easy method to install unc0ver jailbreak without being revoked. It is the only option to sign your applications.

AltStore Top Alternatives

#1 – Esign Patch

Esign Patch is an iOS application that allows users to sideload IPA files with Apple certificates. You can install 1000+ apps without any limitations.

Also, the Zee Ipa library is now fully compatible with Esign Patch.

AltStoreio officially tweeted about their upcoming update- 

This update addresses some sideloading changes introduced in iOS 13.3.1. And also significant performance improvements when refreshing apps. 

Are you still using the old version? Now is the right time to update it.

The new update of AltSore significantly improves performance when refreshing apps and improves stability when refreshing apps over wifi.

v 1.4.8 (& 1.5b3) + AltJIT will fully supports for iOS 15.4 beta!

AltServer 1.4.8 For mac os is now available

Fixes Mail plug-in on macOS Monterey 12.1

v1.4.8 Released

• v1.4.8, support for iOS 15.2 beta & unc0ver + Fugu14 untether.
• Update via the “My Apps tab”, sideload unc0ver, and it will guide you through the complete untether process.

AltStore AltServer Old versions:

v1.5b2 + AltServer 1.5b8 on 13-Oct-21

• Supports iOS 15.1 beta
• Fixes widget not updating
• Fixes “Refresh All Apps” shortcut timing out
• Fixes Mail plug-in on macOS Monterey beta 9

AltStore 1.5b + AltServer 1.5b7 on 17-Sep-21

AltStore 1.5b + AltServer 1.5b7 – AltJIT Improvements

• Adds “Enable JIT” option
• Supports apps using AltKit
• Fixes Mail plug-in on macOS Monterey

Note: What is AltStore JIT means? – JIT is a “Just in Time” emulation. Used for things like DolphiniOS, an emulator for GameCube and Wii, and UTM, a virtual machine emulator. by @Dankymk_

it’s more like compilation, it’s recompiling code from a different platform into another, almost like translation – by @Rullinoiz

ios 13.3 jailbreak solutions>>>

AltStore Pros & Cons

• Need PC to install
• 7 days app revoke possibility.
• Sideloading limitations.
• cant change the IPA app image.
• Auto-refresh needs jailbreak.
• Need some development knowledge.
• Need to enter your Apple ID & Password.
• Take some time to sign applications.
• Can’t share signed IPA files.
• After a crash needs pc to reinstall altstore.

Troubleshooting Guide

[Help – Reddit]

How can I reinstall AltStore and any applications I downloaded after the seven days have expired?

How to Fix: You do not need to reinstall everything. Connect to the same wifi network as the PC running Altstore, launch the app on your phone, and press refresh all. Alternatively, in the app, go to settings and enable background refresh, which will keep it up to date automatically.

Are looking for 7 days revoke solution – Get AppDB-Pro for free.

FAQ Altstore

AltStore/AltServer Old Updates:

• AltStore 1.5 – compatible with iOS 15.6 beta 3 + macOS 12.5 beta 3.
• AltStore 1.5 RC – compatible with iOS 15.5 beta 2 + macOS 12.4 beta 2.
• v1.4.9(and 1.5b4) compatible with iOS 15.4.1 + macOS Monterey 12.3.1 – Updated.
• v1.4.8(and 1.5b3) now compatible with iOS 15.4 beta 5 + macOS Monterey 12.3 beta 5.
• v 1.4.8 compatible with iOS 15.4 beta 3 + macOS Monterey 12.3 beta 3

Due to @DynasticRepo shutting down, AltDaemon 1.0.1 is now available on @CharizTeam for all jailbroken devices running iOS 12.2 or later!

For the simplest migration, we recommend uninstalling AltDaemon 1.0 before installing 1.0.1.

To get AltDeamon 1.0 without PC, add the following repo to Cydia or Sileo Sources.

Go go to  - https://chariz.com/get/altdaemon

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