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Sideloading on Linux can be a confusing task for new users, especially since the conventional tools like AltServer and Sideloadly are not available.
Because of this, Legacy iOS Kit provides the Sideload IPA option on the main menu. This way, users can easily sideload apps to their devices with their Apple IDs. This option is also not limited to Linux users, macOS users can use it too.
This option can especially be useful for sideloading jailbreak apps for iOS 8 and lower where sideloading typically does not work properly. Users may have to revoke existing certificates on their account first using the options provided, but other than that, it should just work.
The Sideload IPA option makes use of Dadoum's Provision and Sideloader projects, as well as NyaMisty's AltServer-Linux as an alternative.
For more details on sideloading jailbreak apps, go to Jailbreaking#sideload-method. If you are already jailbroken, install AppSync Unified and go to Install IPA AppSync instead.
Requirements
- Device must be on iOS 6 or newer
- Also make sure that your iOS device is connected to the Internet
- Apple ID
- IPA to sideload to device
- For jailbreak IPAs, go to Jailbreaking#sideload-method
Usage
- Run Legacy iOS Kit:
./restore.sh - Select "Sideload IPA" option
- Select an IPA, then select "Install IPA" (or "Install IPA with Sideloader")
- When the "Trust this Computer" pop-up shows on the device, select "Trust."
- Enter your Apple ID and password. Your Apple ID and password will only be sent to Apple servers.
- Enter two factor authentication code if required.
- Done! Your selected IPA should be sideloaded successfully to the device.
- Do not forget to trust the app by going to Settings -> General -> Profiles/Device Management