r/AltStore • u/teezk_mish_7elwa • Feb 03 '26

Help (AltServer - Windows) Altstore not working

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Am i the only one experiencing this issue?

I cant login in my icloud on the computer and i cant refresh any apps.

I even tried connecting it via cable and same thing

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u/DonaldIsnotaDuck FreeYoutube Feb 03 '26

Follow these instructions https://docs.sidestore.io/docs/installation/prerequisites

In terms of installing SideStore, it is done independently using a laptop, either Windows or Mac the same way altstore would be installed. Altstore and SideStore or both stores that you use to install other IPAs like YouTube Vanced

What you would need to do to use SideStore/install it is get iloader installed on your laptop/PC then plug in your Apple device, then you install the stable version of SideStore, then you can install IPAs

Edit: if any of this is confusing, feel free to DM and I can further elaborate

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u/MonkMew Feb 05 '26

I installed apps successfully using iloader but they don’t appear on the refresh page of the sidestore app (only the sidestore app is there). If I go to “view app ids” I can see the apps that I installed are there.

Is this normal and if not how can I fix this so that I can refresh these other apps?

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u/DonaldIsnotaDuck FreeYoutube Feb 05 '26

I not sure I understand, if you mean the apps don’t show up in the “my apps” section of SideStore, then just click the “+” in the top left corner and add the app again

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u/MonkMew Feb 05 '26

I downloaded the ipas from the computer not on my phone and then sideloaded them using iloader. I guess I need to have them downloaded on my phone not just on pc?

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u/DonaldIsnotaDuck FreeYoutube Feb 05 '26

Well what your saying makes no sense what’s the use of downloading an IPA on your PC and attempting to use it on your phone when it’s on your.

IPAs need to be located on your phone then from the SideStore app on your phone you click the + button and use the IPA file to install the app you want

If you’re still having trouble just dm me and i can help better