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AltStore @altstore.io · 28/09/2026

That's not all, there's also a couple other fun little projects Zoe worked on this summer also included in here source. Add Zoe's source now to give them all a try ✅

Screenshot of "Zoe the Intern's Source" in AltStore PAL

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AltStore @altstore.io · 28/09/2026

And last but not least is Goose Clicker 🪿 Thanks to Softbank, we all know it’s actually the Goose that creates value – eggs 👏 do 👏 not 👏 lay 👏 eggs 🥚 Download Goose Clicker now to start increasing shareholder value!

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AltStore @altstore.io · 28/09/2026

Next up is SoundLocks 🔒 SoundLocks allows you to replace the default iOS lock sound with your own custom sound – something Apple would never let you do! Easily choose from a list of built-in sounds or upload your own custom MP3 🎵

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AltStore @altstore.io · 28/09/2026

First is Fundial ⌚️ The most requested feature from every Apple Watch user is finally here: Fundial lets you use custom watch faces on your Apple Watch for the first time EVER! Thanks to Steve Troughton-Smith for showing this was possible (8 years ago!): github.com/steventrough...

Fundial app promo image featuring 8 custom Apple Watch faces available with the app

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AltStore @altstore.io · 28/09/2026

This summer, our intern @zoebeisner.bsky.social prototyped a few fun app ideas and put them all on AltStore PAL! You can now add Zoe’s Source from the featured list to try out her apps, including a few that wouldn't be allowed on the App Store 👀

Zoe's zource promo image showing 5 app icons for new apps on AltStore PAL.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 22/09/2026

💡 If you are not receiving a 2FA code while using AltStore Classic, you can manually request one in the Settings app: 1. Turn off WiFi + Cellular Data (IMPORTANT) 2. Go to Apple Account > Sign-In & Security 3. Tap “Get Verification Code” on the alert 4. Turn on WiFi + Cellular Data

Screenshot of "Get Verification Code" alert after tapping Settings > Apple ID > Sign in and Security

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AltStore @altstore.io · 21/09/2026

⚠️ We are aware of some users experiencing a “Failed to verify code signature (The provisioning profile is banned.)” error while using AltStore Classic. We are actively looking into it, but in the meantime, if you receive this error we recommend making a temporary Apple ID.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 17/09/2026

🚀 AltServer macOS 1.8.1 is now available with a fix for “could not retrieve anisette data value 'machineID'” errors on macOS 27 To update, click “Check for Updates…” in the AltServer menu After updating, you should be able to install or update AltStore Classic as expected

AltServer error alert: "AltStore could not be installed onto [Device Name]. AltServer could not retrieve anisette data value 'machineID'"

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AltStore @altstore.io · 15/09/2026

⚠️ If you’re encountering a “BGTaskSchedulerErrorDomain error 3” alert when setting up Remote AltServers, please make sure you’ve updated AltServer to the latest version (1.8) and then use it to reinstall AltStore Classic. You do NOT need to delete AltStore Classic first.

AltStore in-app error alert "Unable to Pair: The operation couldn't be completed (BGTaskSchedulerErrorDomain error 3.)

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AltStore @altstore.io · 14/09/2026

That’s not all though! AltStore Classic 2.3 also comes with a freshly updated UI thanks to Liquid Glass 🫧 Every interactive element in AltStore Classic now feels more responsive and the whole UI is much more modern.. AltStore Modern?

AltStore Classic 2.3 screenshots of News Tab, Sources Tab, and DolphiniOS App Page with new Liquid Glass elements

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AltStore @altstore.io · 14/09/2026

Remote AltServers make sideloading easier than ever! Get started in seconds using our guided setup. Even better, on iOS 27 you can set up Remote AltServers completely on-device ✅ For PAL users, this means you can now install & use AltStore without EVER touching a computer!!

Screenshots of AltStore Classic 2.3 In-App setup guide for Remote AltServer:

1. Begin Setup
2. Connect to a Computer
3. Install LocalDevVPN
4. Setup Complete

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AltStore @altstore.io · 14/09/2026

You’ve always needed a computer to use AltStore Classic.. until now! Introducing Remote AltServers, a new way to sideload all on-device 📱 For the first time ever, you can install and refresh apps from anywhere — no AltServer needed!

AltStore Classic 2.3 Promo Image featuring a screenshot of the Remote AltServer setup page on the left and text on the right reading: "altstore classic 2.3: sideload without a computer!"

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AltStore @altstore.io · 11/09/2026

This build also addresses many of the remaining bugs ahead of the public launch of AltStore Classic 2.3, so please let us know if you have any more feedback! For complete release notes, see our Patreon post: www.patreon.com/rileyshane/p...

AltStore Classic 2.3rc In-App Release Notes

NEW
Remote AltServer Onboarding
• New in-app guide to easily set up on-device sideloading
• Get started in seconds with easy to follow instructions
• Tap "Set-Up Remote AltServer" in settings
On-Device Pairing (iOS 27+)
• Install and sideload apps without ever touching a computer!
• Set up remote AltServer without manually pairing with AltServer
IMPROVED
• Improved remote AltServer reliability
• No longer need to restart app after pairing with remote AltServer
• Ignores "Couldn't reach remote AltServer" error when refreshing apps in background without VPN
FIXED

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AltStore @altstore.io · 11/09/2026

We’ve added a new in-app onboarding guide for remote AltServers so you start sideloading without a computer in seconds! Just tap "Set up Remote AltServer..." in the AltStore settings and follow the simple step-by-step instructions

AltStore Classic 2.3rc screenshots of Remote AltServer onboarding steps: Begin Setup, Connect to computer, Install LocalDevVPN, and Setup Complete!

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AltStore @altstore.io · 11/09/2026

🚀 AltStore Classic 2.3rc is now available for all Patrons! It’s now easier than ever to get started with remote AltServers and sideload without a computer 🚢 New “Remote AltServer” in-app onboarding 👯 On-device pairing for remote AltServers (iOS 27)

AltStore Classic 2.3rc screenshots of Remote AltServer onboarding steps: Begin Setup & Pairing AltStore

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AltStore @altstore.io · 11/09/2026

🚀 AltServer macOS 1.7.6 is now available and fixes issues with “HTTP 503” errors To update, click “Check for Updates…” in the AltServer menu Sideloading and refreshing apps in AltStore should then work as expected

AltServer macOS 1.7.6 Release Notes: Fixed HTTP 503 error when signing-in with Apple ID.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 08/09/2026

🚀 Updates are now available for ALL AltStore Classic and AltServer versions with a fix for Apple ID sign-in issues. AltStore Classic updates will also be available for AltStore PAL users once Apple approves it. Huge thanks to sshane on GitHub 💚 github.com/rileytestut/... Instructions ⬇️

AltStore 2.2.2 In-App Release Notes:

⚠️ You must manually install this update by re-installing AltStore with AltServer. You do NOT need to delete AltStore first.

This update fixes “data is not in the correct format” error when signing-in with Apple ID.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 05/09/2026

⚠️ We're aware of an Apple ID authentication error preventing AltServer from installing AltStore Classic and sideloading apps to iOS devices. We’re working to find a solution alongside the @sidestore.io team. We appreciate your patience and hope to have an update for you soon!

Screenshot of error reading “AltStore could not be installed onto device. AltServer could not sign in with your Apple ID. The data is not in the correct format.”

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AltStore @altstore.io · 09/07/2026

We’ve also updated AltServer to v1.8 to support these features, and for Windows users we now officially support Windows on ARM 💪 For more information — including updated instructions for on-device sideloading — check out our Patreon post: patreon.com/rileyshane/p...

AltStore Classic 2.3b2 In-App Release Notes:

• Simplified setup process for on-device sideloading
• Choose from built-in selection of popular remote servers
• Generate pairing file directly from Settings

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AltStore @altstore.io · 09/07/2026

You no longer need to track down an “anisette server” manually — this beta now includes several run by the @sidestore.io team! You also don't need to provide your own pairing file. Just tap “Configure Remote Server” in AltStore’s settings and let AltServer do the rest ✅

Screenshot of AltStore Classic prompt to configure RemoteAltServer and a Screenshot of AltStore Classic list of community servers

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AltStore @altstore.io · 09/07/2026

🚀 AltStore Classic 2.3b2 is now available for all Patrons! This update makes the on-device sideloading process even easier: 🌐 Automatic remote server selection 📁 Built-in pairing file generation And for the first time ever, the AltStore Classic beta is now available in AltStore PAL!

Screenshot of AltStore Classic Beta store page in AltStore PAL

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AltStore @altstore.io · 08/07/2026

Proud to announce the amazing ATProto short-form social app @sprk.so is now available on AltStore PAL! Download now from our Featured section on the Add Source screen ✅

Screenshot of the Spark Social source in the Featured section of the AltStore PAL Add Source screen

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AltStore @altstore.io · 01/07/2026

✅ We’ve resolved an issue that caused a “Could Not Install App” error alert to appear when installing AltStore PAL Please try installing again if you had issues before, we’re sorry for the inconvenience.

Screenshot of error alert when installing AltStore PAL:

“Could Not Install App

There was a problem installing the app from "altstore.io." Try again.”

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AltStore @altstore.io · 19/06/2026

Our quest for world domination continues! AltStore PAL is now available in Brazil 🇧🇷 Starting today, iPhone users in Brazil can download AltStore PAL and join the community of users already in the EU and Japan 🌎 Download now (iOS 26.5+): altstore.io

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AltStore @altstore.io · 20/05/2026

That’s not all — we’ve also brought over the Liquid Glass updates we made for AltStore PAL 🫧 This first beta is fully functional (🤞) but sideloading without a computer requires some additional setup. For complete instructions, check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/altsto...

AltStore Classic 2.3b1 In-App Release Notes:

NEW
On-Device Sideloading
• Supports sideloading apps without AltServer
• Install, refresh, and (de-)activate apps from anywhere with a WiFi connection
• For complete instructions, check out https:// altstore.io altserverless
• Thanks @jkcoxson and the SideStore team for making this possible!
Liquid Glass Ul
• Updated design to fit at home on iOS 26
FIXED
• Fixed unreadable text in light mode for some news alerts (thanks @partyknightsdev!)
• Fixed showing empty text view for updates with no description
• Fixed extra space above version description for app updates
• Fixed category cells not being accessible with VoiceOver
• Fixed My Apps tab badge count showing incorrect number of app

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AltStore @altstore.io · 20/05/2026

Yes, you heard that right — you can now sideload apps from wherever you are! Even better, without being tethered to AltServer you never need to worry about your apps expiring again 🥳 Plus, easily manage Apple's 3-app limit now that you can swap out your apps anytime! No AltServer, no problem.

A screenshot of AltStore Classic 2.3b1 settings tab showing the option to add a pairing file and a selected anisette server + A second screenshot of the My Apps tab showing apps refreshing

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AltStore @altstore.io · 20/05/2026

It’s official…our most-requested feature EVER is coming to AltStore Classic 👀 Introducing on-device sideloading, a new way to use AltStore that lets you sideload apps WITHOUT A COMPUTER!! Coming soon to everyone, but available now in beta for all Patrons 🧵

Promo Image for AltStore Classic 2.3b1 showing a phone on the left with AltStore open to the My Apps tab and a computer on the right crossed out and the words “sideload without a computer” above and “goodbye altserver” in the bottom corner

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AltStore @altstore.io · 17/04/2026

AltStore PAL launched 2 years ago today 🎉 And to celebrate, we thought it would be fun to do a talk at @deepdishswift.com 2026 and share the full story leading up to release day! The VOD is coming soon, and we promise there will be some fun, untold stories — stay tuned 👀

Slide for DeepDishSwift 2026 AltStore PAL talk showing "And that's how I met your mother" with "how I met your mother" crosse out and replaced with "we launched AltStore PAL"

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AltStore @altstore.io · 24/03/2026

🚀 AltServer 1.7.4 is now available for all Windows users and fixes an issue causing apps to crash on launch on iOS 26.4 ⚠️ Please update AltServer before updating your iPhone/iPad to iOS 26.4 Release Notes: faq.altstore.io/release-note...

AltServer Windows 1.7.4 update notification with release notes:

• Fixed apps crashing on launch on iOS 26.4

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AltStore @altstore.io · 11/03/2026

We’ve also redesigned the Add Source screen with new curated "Source Collections" featuring some of our favorite sources! Check out some of our most popular apps like Side Search by @cizzuk.net or hand-selected indie gems like fun, quirky cat games from @stux.me.web.brid.gy 🐱

Screenshots of AltStore's redesigned Add Source page and two new Source Collections, "Indie Gems" and "Popular."

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AltStore @altstore.io · 11/03/2026

To mark this release we're also launching 3 fediverse apps on AltStore! 🐘 iPhanpy by @fantinel.alt.store.ap.brid.gy ▶️ PeerTube by @framasoft.alt.store.ap.brid.gy ➰ Loops by @pixelfed.alt.store.ap.brid.gy You can add them from our Add Source screen, and also follow them all on explore.alt.store

Screenshots of the app pages for iPhanpy, PeerTube, and Loops in AltStore.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 11/03/2026

Last year, we announced developers can automatically share their apps, app updates, and news alerts to explore.alt.store With this update, users can view all likes on these from across the social web directly in AltStore — and even connect their Mastodon or Bluesky accounts to like them in-app 💚

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AltStore @altstore.io · 11/03/2026

The wait is over! Today we're officially joining the fediverse 🚀 AltStore PAL 2.3 is now available and makes it easier than ever to discover new apps from across the social web 🌐 Even better — we’re also launching some awesome fediverse apps on AltStore to celebrate! Learn more 🧵

Promo image reading "AltStore joins the fediverse" with app icons for iPhanpy, Loops, and PeerTube, and a screenshot of likes on the Delta app in AltStore PAL.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 13/02/2026

🚀 AltStore PAL 2.3 RC is now available for Patrons! This is the final build before 2.3 with fediverse support & Liquid Glass UI — it’s packed with improvements, bug fixes, and a new app icon to celebrate AltStore PAL's arrival in Japan! 🤩 Release Notes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/altsto...

Promo Image for AltStore PAL 2.3 RC featuring 3 screenshots.
1.) A news alert showing recent likes.
2.) The Delta store page showing all likes.
3.) The add source screen with the Indie Gems collection selected showing the option to add all sources in the collection.

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AltStore @altstore.io · 08/02/2026

✅ 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.

Screenshot of AltServer 1.7.3 for Windows update notification with release notes:

This update fixes error -22410 when installing and refreshing apps.

If you're still having issues after updating, please try these troubleshooting tips:
• Log in to iTunes
• Log out then back in to iTunes
• Leave iTunes running while AltServer is running
• Reinstall AltStore with AltServer

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AltStore @altstore.io · 29/01/2026

Introducing our newest app for AltStore PAL — CSAM Store Checker 🔎 Given the rise of child sexual abuse material on certain iOS apps, we’ve built a tool that allows users to see whether CSAM is accessible through any apps on a given marketplace. Download now on @alt.store

Promo image featuring screenshots of our new app "CSAM Store Checker." Text: "Avoid CSAM with a new app from AltStore. CSAM Store Checker. Download it now. Findings based on major media reporting from January 2026."

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AltStore @altstore.io · 14/01/2026

🚀 AltStore PAL 2.3b4 is now available for all Patrons and furthers our foray into the fediverse! 💜 Sign in with Bluesky and Mastodon accounts to like apps, app updates, and news alerts 🔎 Discover more apps with our new, curated "source collections"

Promo image featuring screenshots for AltStore PAL 2.3b4.

Left: Screenshot of all the likes for an item on the News tab

Right: Screenshot of new Recommended Sources tab showcasing the new "Collections" including "Fediverse apps" and "Indie Apps"

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AltStore @altstore.io · 18/12/2025

AltStore PAL has arrived in Japan 🇯🇵 Starting today, iPhone and iPad users in Japan can join the 1 million+ people already using AltStore PAL — our first international expansion since we launched in the EU 🌏 Download now (iOS 26.2+) altstore.io/download

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AltStore @altstore.io · 25/11/2025

To try out these features, install the AltStore PAL beta from the Browse tab. Unlike other betas, it will be installed as an update to AltStore instead of as a separate app. For full release notes, check out our Patreon post: www.patreon.com/posts/altsto...

AltStore PAL 2.3b1 In-App Release Notes:

NEW
Liquid Glass UI
• Updated design to fit at home on iOS 26
• New Liquid Glass icon
Fediverse Support
• View likes & comments on federated apps, app updates, and news items
• Share URLs of federated items
• Discover more apps at https://explore.alt.store
FIXED
• Fixed badge count to accurately reflect number of app updates
• Fixed showing empty text view for updates with no description
• Fixed incorrectly thinking an updated failed when it succeeded in background
• Fixed false-positive errors due to installed version (temporarily) not matching expected version

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AltStore @altstore.io · 25/11/2025

And that's not all — we're also welcoming AltStore to iOS 26 with an enhanced design that embraces Liquid Glass! The new look is sleek, vibrant, and makes AltStore feel at home among your other Liquid Glass apps 🫧

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AltStore @altstore.io · 25/11/2025

As we recently announced, we have a new Fediverse server for discovering apps explore.alt.store. Now in AltStore PAL itself you can view likes & comments on federated apps, app updates, and news items from across the open social web.

3 Screenshots of AltStore PAL featuring new Fediverse Connectivity with likes and comments shown on a News Alert, an App Listing, and an App Update

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AltStore @altstore.io · 25/11/2025

🚀 Introducing our new app for Patrons: the AltStore PAL beta! Just like our other betas, you can now try new features of AltStore PAL before the final release – including our upcoming Fediverse support. 🌐 See interactions on apps and more from across the Fediverse 💧 Updated Liquid Glass UI

Promo Image for AltStore PAL 2.3b1: "AltStore PAL Beta: Introducing Fediverse Connectivity & A New Liquid Glass UI"

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AltStore @altstore.io · 06/08/2025

Additionally, we've added gesture support for common actions: 🤏 Pinch to Zoom 👉 Swipe to Adjust Exposure ✌️ Double-Tap to Swap Cameras For full release notes, check out our Patreon: patreon.com/posts/delta-...

NEW

Camera Gestures
• Pinch to zoom
• Swipe to adjust exposure
• Double-tap to switch cameras

Redesigned Camera UI
• Prominent shutter button to easily capture photos
• Dedicated filter button to change GB Camera filters

App Icon
• Red theme to match updated camera UI

FIXED
• Fixed occasional duplicate button inputs

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AltStore @altstore.io · 06/08/2025

🚀 Delta Camera 1.0b2 is now available for all Patrons! This update completely reimagines the look and feel of the app — including dedicated capture & filter buttons to emulate an authentic camera experience 📸 Designed in collaboration with Caroline Moore!

Promo image for Delta Camera beta 2 showing new icon and new skin

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AltStore @altstore.io · 26/06/2025

Introducing our new app — Delta Camera 📸 A stand-alone app dedicated to taking Game Boy Camera photos with features you'd expect from a modern camera app ☀ Manual exposure/zoom 🤳 Camera Control support Coming later this year, but available NOW in beta for all Patrons patreon.com/posts/introd...

Promo image for Delta Camera with screenshots and new app icon shown. Text: "Delta Camera, Now in Beta!”

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AltStore @altstore.io · 15/05/2025

To make it even easier to distribute your apps with AltStore, check out this amazing community project by AltStudio 🔨 Just drag & drop your apps into your browser and AltStudio will auto-generate sources for AltStore PAL and even AltStore Classic — it’s that simple! altstudio.app

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AltStore @altstore.io · 12/05/2025

🚀 Clip 1.2rc is now available for all patrons on AltStore PAL & AltStore Classic and is fully-optimized for iPad — including support for multiple windows! For full release notes, check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/clip-1...

Clip 1.2rc In-App Release Notes:

NEW
iPad Support
• Supports multiple windows
• Supports resizing windows in Stage Manager
FIXED
Custom Keyboard
• Fixed invisible text in dark mode
• Fixed opaque background in dark mode
• Fixed opening keyboard settings

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AltStore @altstore.io · 06/05/2025

That’s not all — AltStore PAL 2.2 is also now available! This update not only supports installing apps distributed with our new REST API, but also allows developers to localize their source, app, and version descriptions 🌎 Release Notes: faq.altstore.io/release-note...

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AltStore @altstore.io · 17/04/2025

Speaking of JIT, we’re also announcing ANOTHER new app — StikDebug — that enables true on-device JIT 🏎️ Yes, you heard that right! StikDebug can enable JIT for any app sideloaded with AltStore Classic completely on-device 🤯 Download StikDebug now in AltStore PAL from our Recommended Sources!

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AltStore @altstore.io · 17/04/2025

Happy Birthday AltStore PAL!! 🎉🎂 PAL launched 1 year ago today, so to celebrate we’re bringing back a Classic… AltStore Classic! Download AltStore Classic in AltStore PAL to sideload 100s of “non-notarized” apps, including some favorites that use JIT like DolphiniOS 🐬

Promo image with screenshot of AltStore Classic store page in AltStore PAL: “Introducing AltStore Classic in AltStore PAL / So you can sideload while you sideload!

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