One full week ago, the AltStore team published a new beta build of AltStore Classic, the popular sideloading utility for the iPhones and iPads that allows users to install third-party apps on their devices outside of the App Store with their Apple ID via the free Apple Developer program.
This week, the AltStore team took to social media platform 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) to share that this same version of AltStore is now publicly available to everyone in the form of AltStore v2.2 following a successful beta testing period.
Much like the beta build, which was dubbed version 2.2b, the new public release version 2.2 includes the following changes for all users:
NEW
– Supports sideloading apps with “Increased Memory Limit” entitlement
– Supports localized titles, subtitles, and descriptions in sources
– Added ‘altstore-classic://’ URL scheme
– Added Bluesky social media button to SettingsIMPROVED
– Hides “See All” button in Browse tab for sources with just 1 app
– Changed icon back to Classic icon by defaultFIXED
– Fixed choosing alternate app icon on iPad
– Fixed “Join Patreon” sheet appearance in dark mode
– Fixed installing apps before adding source via deep link
– Fixed handling source deep link when already viewing source details
– Fixed redundant app update appearing after resigning expired all
– Fixed not immediately showing updates for some installed apps
– Fixed not showing OPEN for installed apps when previewing source via deep link
– Fixed not showing OPEN for installed apps when previewing already-added Recommended Source
This update promises to enhance the performance of certain sideloaded apps, including memory-intensive emulators, thanks to a new Increase Memory Limit entitlement. Moreover, support for a new URL scheme now makes it easier for apps to open directly with AltStore.
AltStore Classic, not to be confused with AltStore PAL, is available as a free download from the project’s dedicated web page and requires that the AltServer utility be installed on your Mac or Windows PC to operate via Wi-Fi. The app can be used to sign and re-sign apps every seven days using your Apple ID.
If you’re already an AltStore user, then this update should appear for you directly from the AltStore app itself. You can easily update from the app using the on-screen instructions. New or prospective AltStore users should be aware that using the service doesn’t require a jailbreak and that it supports the latest version(s) of iOS and iPadOS on all modern devices.
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