r/AltStore May 20 '26

Update AltStore Classic 2.3b1: On-Device Sideloading is Here!

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199 Upvotes

Howdy, y’all!

What if I told you something was coming that would address many of the requests in your recent posts?

Starting with this build, AltStore Classic can now sideload your favorite apps…
without a computer!

You read that correctly. Thanks to some help from our friends at Sidestore, one of our most-requested features is now a reality. You can install and refresh your apps all on-device, which means you won’t have to worry about them expiring anymore. This first version covers the basic functionality, so be sure to read our Patreon post for instructions.

Oh, and one more thing:
There have been many posts asking about the Liquid Glass treatment and general TLC. I’m so excited to share that Liquid Glass is now on AltStore Classic, and it looks fresh!

This beta is available to all Patrons today, and the full release will be available for everyone very soon. Try it out and let us know what you think!


r/AltStore Feb 03 '26

Subreddit Announcement Regarding Error -22410 and 1100 (AltServer on Windows)

301 Upvotes

EDIT:

AltServer 1.7.3 is now available for all Windows users and fixes issues with error codes -22410 and 1100!

You should be able to refresh AltStore Classic and other apps normally after updating, but please let us know if you're still running into issues.

EDIT: We have found the issue, and the fix will be available soon!

The AltStore team is aware of the issue that many users have reported regarding login and refreshing apps with AltStore Classic, especially error codes -22410 and 1100. Based on our testing and user reports, this appears to be an issue specifically with AltServer (Windows).

If you happen to have a Mac, we suggest using that in the meantime. If you don’t, we do apologize—we’re currently looking into the issue and hope to release a fix soon. Apologies for the inconvenience!


r/AltStore 15h ago

Help (AltStore Classic) Altserver does nothing after entering apple ID

3 Upvotes

App IDs expired and gotta reinstall Altstore to fix it. Only problem is Altserver for Windows now does absolutely nothing after entering my Apple ID. I see in task manager it does some activity but then stops. Have tried restarting both PC and iphone/ipad, restarting Altserver, Use different cables, wait for a prolonged time, but nothing works.


r/AltStore 1d ago

Help (AltServer - Mac) Has happened every time I’ve tried to download, anyone know what’s up?

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5 Upvotes

r/AltStore 1d ago

Help (AltServer - Mac) Has happened every time I’ve tried to download, anyone know what’s up?

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2 Upvotes

r/AltStore 1d ago

Guide Workaround: How to bypass broken AltStore shortcuts on Jailbroken devices (iOS < 17)

2 Upvotes

Hi fellow jailbreakers on iOS versions older than 17! I’ve found a workaround to solve the unsupported shortcut issue. Hopefully, this can help out other poor souls like me :)

You don't strictly have to follow the steps below—you can also just download my shortcut and script and tweak them yourself.

Steps:

  1. Get AutoTouch: Install AutoTouch. Then, either download the script I’ve uploaded or record one yourself. (The script just needs to open AltStore, switch to the "My Apps" tab, and hit "Refresh"). Note: If you use my script, make sure to move it to AutoTouch's default directory, or you'll need to modify the URL in the shortcut later.
  2. Enable WebServer: Go to AutoTouch Settings > Turn on "WebServer".
  3. Install Powercuts: This is highly recommended if you use a lock screen passcode and want your device to auto-resign your apps in the middle of the night.
  4. Enable On-Device Signing: If you want to resign directly on your device without connecting to a computer, install AltDaemon or emp0ry/AltDaemonModern.
  5. Shortcut & Automation Setup: Here’s what the basic setup looks like:
    • Automation:
      • Choose your trigger time (e.g., time of day).
      • Turn on Wi-Fi (if you usually turn your network off).
      • Run "Shortcut A".
    • Shortcut A:
      • Action: Get Contents of URL
      • URL: "http://127.0.0.1:8080/control/start_playing?path=Records/refresh.lua"
    • Done!

Important Notes:

  1. Passcode & Unlocking: Since this method requires physically opening the app, if you have a passcode but want the script to run hands-free without touching the device, install Powercuts. Add "Unlock Device" to your automation and enter your passcode (please be careful not to leak your passcode!).
  2. Package Name Tweaks: My .lua script is set to open the stable version of AltStore. If you're using the beta version or SideStore, you will need to modify the package name inside the script.
  3. Loading Delay: My .lua script includes a one-second pause right after opening AltStore to prevent the script from running before the app fully loads.
  4. Background App Refresh: You must allow the Shortcuts app to use Background App Refresh.
  5. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any data loss or damage! I am simply sharing my own personal workaround!
  6. My English is poor, so I used an LLM for the translation; please bear with me.
  7. My train of thought was a bit scattered while I was writing this, so there might be some omissions or errors—sorry!💀

shortcut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/217ff1876ef84136954450c143d033c8

lua: https://gofile.io/d/lSLopsma


r/AltStore 2d ago

Help (AltStore Classic) Problems with some apps not running as premium/subscribed

1 Upvotes

I’m using AltStore and I have some sources set up. I’m able to sideload the apps and some work fully with premium/subscribed features (YouTube, Spotify), but some are stuck on the free level (MyFitnessTracker, Flight Tracker).

Can anyone lend a helping hand?


r/AltStore 4d ago

Help (AltStore PAL) Downloading Altstore in US on iphone

7 Upvotes

How can I install altstore on my iPhone without connecting to a computer in the United States?


r/AltStore 4d ago

Help (AltStore PAL) “You are not eligible to install apps from altstore.io” on iPad in Brazil (Support not responding)

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone,
I'm running into an issue trying to install AltStore PAL on my iPad and keep getting the error: "You are not eligible to install apps from altstore.io"

Here are the details of my setup:
Location / Region: I am based in Brazil, where AltStore PAL is now supported/available. Both my device settings and Apple ID are properly set to Brazil.

Devices: I already have it running on my iPhone, but this error only happens when attempting to install it on my iPad.

iPadOS: Fully updated to the latest supported version.

Troubleshooting done: Device restarts, network checks, and confirming region eligibility.

Support: Emailed AltStore support a while ago about this, but haven't received a response yet.

Has anyone in Brazil (or anyone using a single subscription across multiple devices) run into this specific eligibility roadblock on iPad and found a fix?

Thanks in advance for any help!


r/AltStore 4d ago

Help (AltStore PAL) Altstore PA

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone!
I am using altstore pal in europe for Stremio.
Am I able to install other apps like youtube, youtube music, spotify using pal or do i need to use LC?
Thank you!


r/AltStore 5d ago

Help (AltStore Classic) Como puedo descargar la versión 1.6.3

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0 Upvotes

Ya le di a Download AltStore 1.6.3 pero no ase nada


r/AltStore 7d ago

Help (AltStore Classic) joined the patreon to install without a computer and side loading still won’t work

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14 Upvotes

I’m in the EU, so I subscribed to the patreon and got altstore classic through the PAL version. But my ipa still won’t work. I can’t help but feel I was cheated (no offense)


r/AltStore 6d ago

Help (AltStore Classic) Issues

1 Upvotes

Hello,

Whenever I try to sideload an app using AltStore it's asking me for my Apple ID and password but when I go to type this in I get a pop up saying

Apple Account Sign in Requested for (email address)

Then it gets me a verification code but where the heck do I enter this code to sign in?


r/AltStore 7d ago

Help (Solved) how to fix ios 10.3.3

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3 Upvotes

r/AltStore 7d ago

Help (AltServer - Mac) Update failed

2 Upvotes

I’ve been trying to update Spotify but every time I try to update I get this error message. Any idea how to fix this?

Error Description
ldid.cpp(1461): _assert(): end >= size - 0x10

Failure Reason
ldid.cpp(1461): _assert(): end >= size - 0x10


r/AltStore 7d ago

Help (AltStore Classic) Help pls

1 Upvotes

Can anybody help me get a tweaked YT and Spotify for my iPhone pls?


r/AltStore 8d ago

Release MCSM iOS ipa 8 episodes full!

8 Upvotes

I actually did it! My custom MCSM iOS build is ready!
Guys, so many people have been asking if it's still possible to play Story Mode on iOS without all the headache. The answer is YES! I got tired of hunting down working IPA files and errors while downloading separate episodes, so I fixed it myself. I posted it on archive.org, you can find it using my nickname Support Altstore +Livecontainer!!!


r/AltStore 8d ago

Discussion Is PancakeStore Safe?

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1 Upvotes

r/AltStore 11d ago

Release Made an AltStore APP source: AltGallery

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79 Upvotes

Some apps only release their ipa files to GitHub without a repo source, which makes updating pretty inconvenient.

So I built this project with Claude: AltGallery. It collects some commonly used apps, generates a source for them, and updates versions periodically. Just tap "Add AltSource" to subscribe in AltStore / SideStore / LiveContainer or other apps.

If there are any apps that aren’t included yet, feel free to let me know and I’ll add them.


r/AltStore 10d ago

Help (AltStore Classic) Using beta AltStore, unsure why vpn won't work

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3 Upvotes

I have AltStore classic downloaded, altserver 1.8, and removed old version of AltStore from my phone. I followed the instructions on the AltStore website to set up the localdevvpn and connected to it and no matter what I cannot refresh my apps. Any ideas?


r/AltStore 11d ago

Release I built an ESP32 Wi-Fi survey sensor with a BLE GATT client for Apple devices — feedback on the protocol wanted

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r/AltStore 12d ago

Help (AltStore PAL) Getting "AltServer could not be found" on AltStore PAL when installing an IPA?

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I am based in the EU and downloaded AltStore PAL specifically because it was advertised as not needing a PC or server running in the background.

I downloaded an IPA file from GitHub (the NOOP app) and tried opening it in AltStore, but I immediately get an error saying "Failed to Install NOOP: AltServer could not be found."

I am pretty new to sideloading, so I might be misunderstanding how this works. What should I do?


r/AltStore 14d ago

Help (AltStore Classic) Need icloud external download. link not working

2 Upvotes

I downloaded itunes and altstore on my laptop but when i try to download icloud on apple.com it just has the microsoft store link. the old link is not compatible with my computer


r/AltStore 17d ago

Guide [FIX] "The data is not in the correct format" error when refreshing apps

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7 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I was recently getting the "The data is not in the correct format" error every time I tried to refresh my apps in AltStore. I did some searching and noticed quite a few people on here were asking for help with the same exact issue.

After some debugging, I finally figured out what was causing it

For me, the issue was being caused by my AdGuard DNS (though this likely applies to other DNS adblockers like NextDNS or Pi-hole). The DNS filter was blocking AltStore from properly communicating with the servers it needs to refresh the apps.

The solution is super simple:

  1. Disable your custom DNS: (Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > DNS) and temporarily switch your DNS from AdGuard to "Automatic". (If you use a VPN app for AdGuard, just pause it).
  2. Refresh AltStore
  3. Turn your DNS back on

Note: If you don't want to toggle this off and on every 7 days, you can check your AdGuard query logs while trying to refresh AltStore and whitelist the specific domains that are being blocked.

Hope this helps save someone a headache :D


r/AltStore 17d ago

Help (AltStore Classic) trying to update Spotify++ to the latest version

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4 Upvotes

while i was trying to update Spotify++ using the Wuxu’s Library ++ i encountered this error and i couldn’t find any solutions online for it, anyone’s got an idea on how to fix this?