Find alternative app stores for iOS, including AltStore, which allows users to install unofficial apps without jailbreaking their device.
AltStore is an alternative app store and sideloading platform for iOS devices. It allows users to install unofficial third-party apps, emulators, tweaks, and more without needing to jailbreak their iPhone or iPad.
AltStore works by exploiting the Apple enterprise certificate program to sideload apps signed with developer credentials. It installs as an actual app store application on iOS devices. Users then need to connect their device to their computer running the AltServer application to install, update and refresh apps.
The key advantage of AltStore is providing iOS app sideloading capabilities without compromising device security and warranty by jailbreaking. It uses the native iOS APIs for sideloading so unofficial apps integrate seamlessly into the iOS interface.
Some key features of AltStore include:
Overall, AltStore grants iOS users similar benefits to jailbreaking for loading third-party apps, while avoiding potential downsides like security risks, system instability, voiding warranties, etc. Its unique synchronization method keeps unofficial apps signed and refreshed as long as users connect their device to AltServer periodically.
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