Sideloading Master Guide
  • Welcome!
  • Introduction
    • What is sideloading?
      • FAQ
    • Terminology
  • Providers
    • Introduction & Criteria
    • Code Signing Services [Paid]
    • Code Signing Services [Free]
  • How To's
    • Jailbreak Guides
      • Extracting an IPA file
      • Backup & Share Apple Arcade Games
    • Using tweak deb to patch app
    • Sideloading onto an Apple TV
  • Further readings
    • Misuse of enterprise and developer certificates
  • Misc
    • Final words
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  • Can I sideload <xyz>.IPA
  • Can I sideload <xyz> tweak
  • Can I sideload on Windows?
  • Do I need to buy a developer account?
  • How to buy an Apple Developer account?
  • I get a <App ID limit> in Xcode:
  • My apps crash on startup! Help!

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Can I sideload <xyz>.IPA

If it is an IPA, then you most likely can sideload it. [guide]

Can I sideload <xyz> tweak

Maybe, it depends if the tweak requires root, and it depends if it needs PreferenceLoader. If the answer to those questions are yes, you are unlikely to be able to successfully sideload that tweak.

Can I sideload on Windows?

Yes. See the page links below.

Do I need to buy a developer account?

If you want to sideload without revocations and limitations, yes. Developer accounts costs $99, but instead third-party code signing services (which starts around $20 per device), it can be used on all your devices (current and future), as well as devices of your friends or family. If you have more than 3 devices or friends, purchasing a developer account from Apple suits you best.

You can still use a free developer account, however limitation apply such as; resigning apps every 7 days & a maximum of 3 signed apps.

See the following:

How to buy an Apple Developer account?

Apple has simplified process of account purchasing: Now it looks like purchasing Apple Music subscription.

  • Login with your Apple ID

  • Tap "Enroll now" and purchase Apple Membership as Individual

  • Wait for activation emails

I get a <App ID limit> in Xcode:

This means you have created too many provisioning profiles in 7 days using a free account. You will be able to sideload again after that time elapses.

My apps crash on startup! Help!

This is either (1) the provisioning profile expired, or (2) the app is incompatible, or (3) the tweak has not been applied correctly.

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Code Signing Services [Paid]
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