Learn how to easily set up AltStore on your iPhone or iPad using a Windows or Mac. This method allows you to sideload any IPA apps without jailbreaking your device. Perfect for installing apps like Delta, iNDS, Provenance, and more.
π§ What Is AltStore?
AltStore is an alternative app store for iOS devices that allows you to sideload unofficial apps and games by using your Apple ID. It doesnβt require jailbreaking and works by refreshing apps every 7 days using your computer.
Some popular apps you can sideload using AltStore:
Delta (Nintendo emulator)
iNDS (Nintendo DS emulator)
Provenance (multi-console emulator)
UTM (virtual machine)
Spotify++ / YouTube++ (tweaked apps)
Unc0ver or Taurine jailbreak tools
π₯οΈ System Requirements (Windows):
A Windows 10/11 PC
Latest version of iTunes for Windows (from Apple.com, NOT Microsoft Store)
Latest version of iCloud for Windows
A lightning cable to connect your iPhone or iPad
Internet connection
Your Apple ID (used to sign the apps)
π₯ Step-by-Step Instructions:
β 1. Download Required Software:
Visit https://altstore.io and download AltServer for Windows
Download and install iTunes and iCloud from the official Apple site (not Microsoft Store)
β 2. Install AltServer:
Extract the AltServer ZIP file and install it on your PC
Run AltServer and allow it through Windows Firewall if prompted
β 3. Connect Your iPhone/iPad:
Use a USB or lightning cable to connect your iOS device
Trust the device on both PC and iPhone if asked
Enable Wi-Fi Sync in iTunes
β 4. Install AltStore:
Click the AltServer icon from the taskbar
Choose “Install AltStore” and select your device
Enter your Apple ID credentials (you can use a throwaway account)
Wait for AltStore to be installed on your iPhone
β 5. Trust Developer Certificate:
Go to Settings — General — VPN & Device Management
Tap on your Apple ID under “Developer App” and trust it
β 6. Open AltStore and Sideload IPA:
Open AltStore on your iPhone
Use the “My Apps” tab to sideload .IPA files
You can also download AltStore Mail Plugin for wireless app refreshing
π How to Sideload IPA Files with AltStore:
Download the desired IPA file (e.g., delta.ipa)
Tap on the + icon in AltStore under βMy Appsβ
Select the downloaded IPA file
Wait for it to be signed and installed
π οΈ Troubleshooting Tips:
AltStore not appearing on iPhone? Make sure iTunes Wi-Fi Sync is enabled and your device is trusted.
Apps not refreshing or opening? Open AltStore at least once every 7 days while connected to the PC to refresh.
Login failed? Use correct Apple ID (you can use a separate one just for sideloading).
AltServer doesnβt open? Check for background processes or antivirus blocking the app.
π¦ Download Links:
AltStore (Official): https://altstore.io
iTunes (Apple): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210384
iCloud (Apple): https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/windows/061-91601-20200323-974a39d0-41fc-4761-b571-318b7d9205ed/iCloudSetup.exe
β Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is AltStore safe to use?
Yes. AltStore is open-source and one of the safest methods to install third-party apps on iOS without jailbreaking.
Q: Does AltStore require jailbreak?
No. It works without jailbreak using your Apple ID to sign apps.
Q: Will it void my warranty?
No. Sideloading apps via AltStore does not void your Apple warranty.
Q: How long do the sideloaded apps last?
Apps signed with a free Apple ID last 7 days, but you can refresh them anytime using AltStore.
Q: Can I install more than 3 apps?
With a free Apple ID, you’re limited to 3 active sideloaded apps. You can remove one to add another.
π‘ Why Use AltStore in 2025?
No jailbreak needed
Easy to refresh and install apps
Works on latest iOS versions (iOS 17, iOS 18, iOS 19)
Access to emulator apps and tweaked tools
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If you're getting errors like "AltServer couldn't find iCloud" or it's not working after install, it's likely because you downloaded iCloud from the Microsoft Store. AltServer doesn't support the Microsoft Store version of iCloud.
β To fix it:
Uninstall the Microsoft Store version of iCloud
Download the correct standalone version from this direct link:
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/windows/061-91601-20200323-974a39d0-41fc-4761-b571-318b7d9205ed/iCloudSetup.exe
Install it, then restart your PC
This should allow AltServer to detect iCloud and work properly. Let me know if youβre still facing issues.
when i try to login into altstore it just keeps on spinning and loading
it says no phone found in my app tray
for how many days will the ipa last?
Is this the same for iPad?
the iclouds link take me to the microsft store to dowloaded it , so its not icloudsetup and when i trynna run alt server the altserver couldnd find the icloud i dowloaded from microsoft store
I said you f**** a computer>:(
when i klick on install on my iphone then cames icloud not found but i have icloud open
In the final step it shows WinHttpSendRequest: 12002: The operation timed out
It show to verify,i have iphone 7 plus