AltStore App – How to Install and Use

AltStore is the latest in a long line of third-party app stores, making it easy to download unofficial content. However, this one works in a different way to other stores, so read on for all the details.

How to Download AltStore on iOS:

Downloading AltStore is pretty simple to do, but you cant download it straight to your device. Instead, you need to install the companion app, AltServer, onto your desktop computer first. Windows users must ensure they have downloaded iTunes from the official Apple webpage and not the Microsoft store. If you are unsure, delete iTunes from your computer and use the links below to install it again.

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

Now you can begin the process of downloading AltServer and AltStore

1. Use the official cable to connect your device to your computer
2. Open your desktop browser and download the AltServer app from the AltStore app page.
3. Windows – go to the icon tray, click on the AltServer icon and place the mouse cursor over the option for Install AltStore; choose your device
4. Mac – go to the Toolbar, click on AltStore and then Install AltStore. Click your device from the list
5. When AltStore has been installed, you can start installing apps. To do that, either enable Wi-Fi Sync in iTunes or connect your device and use AltServer to install the apps

How to Use AltStore

1. Launch AltStore on your iPhone or iPad
2. If an Untrusted Developer error appears, go to Settings>General and click on Profiles. Trust the developer
3. Go to AltStore and tap Settings>Account
4. Use your Apple ID or app-specific password to sign in
5. Tap on Browser, find a game or app and tap Free next to it to install it

Installing IPA Files

AltStore also lets you install external IPA files too:

1. Use Safari browser to download an IPA file – only use reputable, safe sources
2. You should see the AltStore icon on the downloaded app; tap it
3. AltStore opens, and the app is signed and then installed
4. Another way is to tap the icon like this one:
5. Install the file using AltStore
6. Alternatively, tap the plus icon in AltStore
7. Go to downloads, tap the file, and wait for it to be installed.
8. You will see the app on your home screen and in My Apps in AltStore