AltStore

What is AltStore?

• The AltStore is a third-party app that enables non-jailbroken iOS devices the ability to install apps manually, through a process known as Sideloading. It gives you a way to install apps that are not available in the official app store, giving you access to games that usually are not supported in the store, like Nutaku’s NSFW games.
  
  

Do I need a computer every time I install a game?

• No. You only need your computer for the initial setup. After that, you can install and update games directly from the AltStore app on your iOS device.
  
  

Why do I need to enter my Apple ID?

• Apple requires apps to be signed with an Apple ID before they can be installed. Your Apple ID is used only for signing purposes, and it is not shared or stored by us or the AltServer.
  
  

I get an error saying “Untrusted Developer.” What should I do?

• On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, tap your Apple ID under Developer App, and select Trust.
  
  

My game stopped working after 7 days. What happened?

• With a free Apple ID, apps must be refreshed every 7 days in order to continue using them. Just connect your device to your computer and refresh the app through the AltStore. If you use a paid Apple Developer account, apps instead last for 1 year before needing to be refreshed.
  
  

Why isn’t my device showing up in AltServer?

• Make sure your iPhone/iPad is connected with an USB cable, and then make sure it’s not in the lock screen. If you are using a Windows computer you will also need to install iTunes and iCloud. Note that they must be downloaded from Apple’s website, they will not work with other versions (such as the Microsoft’s Store version).
  
  

Do I need iTunes and iCloud?

• Windows users: Yes. AltServer requires both iTunes and iCloud to be able to communicate with your iOS device. Be sure to download them from Apple’s official website (not the Microsoft Store) to prevent compatibility issues.

• Mac users: No. macOS should already include the necessary software and components, so you don’t need to install iTunes or iCloud separately.
  
  
  

AltServer says “Installation failed.” How do I fix it?

• This usually happens if:

  • iTunes/iCloud aren’t installed or updated.

  • Your Apple ID password was entered incorrectly.

  • Your iPhone/iPad is locked during installation.

  • Your developer profile wasn’t trusted (see Untrusted Developer fix above)
    
    

Can I remove or change the Apple ID saved in AltServer?

• Yes. Open AltServer, go to Preferences > Apple IDs, select the account, and choose Remove. You can add a different Apple ID if needed.
  
  

Is the AltStore safe?

• Yes. The AltStore (and AltServer) are trusted open-source tools. They do not pose any harm to your devices, and are only meant to enable the installation of apps on your iPhone or iPad.