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NEW Remote AltServer • Supports sideloading apps without a computer • Install, refresh, and (de-)activate apps from anywhere with a WiFi connection • Tap “Set up Remote AltServer” in AltStore settings to get started • Thanks @jkcoxson and the entire SideStore team for making this possible! Liquid Glass UI • Updated design to fit at home on iOS 26 IMPROVED • Includes `ALT_CLASSIC_VER` header with current build version when fetching sources 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 updates

⚠️ 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.

This update fixes issues with installing AltStore onto multiple devices. PREVIOUS UPDATE 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 Settings IMPROVED • Hides “See All” button in Browse tab for sources with just 1 app • Changed icon back to Classic icon by default FIXED • 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 app • 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

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 Settings IMPROVED • Hides “See All” button in Browse tab for sources with just 1 app • Changed icon back to Classic icon by default FIXED • 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 app • 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

• Fixed runtime crashes with AltStore 2.0.1 • Fixed "Handshake Failed" error when signing-in PREVIOUS UPDATE • Added dark mode & tinted app icons • Added Home Screen quick actions with support info • Fixed crash when fetching source containing app larger than 2GB • Fixed handling Patreon rate limit errors • Fixed crash updating apps if more than 1 update is available • Fixed crash installing apps if internet connection drops

NEW Sources • Add any 3rd-party source, in addition to existing Recommended Sources! • New dedicated Sources tab to easily manage and browse sources • Separate "Add Source" screen to simplify adding sources • Preview sources and browse their apps before adding them to AltStore • View detailed source info as well as any additional links • "Featured Apps" section showcases a source's best apps Redesigned Browse Tab • New "card" design for app listings • View most recently updated apps at a glance • Browse apps by source or by 8 new categories • Scroll through featured apps from each source • Change sort order of apps when browsing by source or category • Tap category name to easily switch between categories when browsing Patreon • Distribute Patreon-exclusive apps to patrons, including free members • Donate to developers' Patreons and download Patreon-exclusive apps all within AltStore • Supports "custom" pledge amounts so patrons can donate what they want • Shows required pledge amount for Patreon apps (if provided) App Icon • Brand new app icon • Choose alternate app icons in Settings Detailed App Permissions • View all entitlements and privacy permissions for an app from its store page • Tap any permission to view a detailed description • Automatically verifies permissions are accurate before installing • Asks user to review permissions when installing and updating apps Misc. • Added social media follow buttons to Settings • Handles “search” and “view app” deep links IMPROVED Screenshots • Supports screenshots of different sizes • Supports both iPhone and iPad specific screenshots • Automatically rounds screenshots taken with Face ID iPhone • Preview screenshots full-screen by tapping them from an app's store page Image Caching • Increased cache limit to reduce how often AltStore refetches images • Clear image cache with “Clear Cache…” option in Settings Misc. • Changed "WiFi" spelling to "Wi-Fi" • Displays version # for updates in My Apps tab • Replaced AppCenter dependency with TelemetryDeck FIXED Resigning Apps • Fixed various issues resigning certain apps • Fixed resigning apps with entitlements the original app doesn’t have • Fixed resigning apps without required entitlements • Fixed resigning apps with wildcard `keychain-access-groups` entitlement • Fixed resigning apps with non-English alphanumeric characters in name • Fixed app sometimes freezing when installing/refreshing apps User Interface • Fixed Settings tab bar disappearing on iOS 18 • Fixed squished banners on App IDs screen • Fixed button titles flashing when scrolling into view • Fixed incorrect corner radius animation for app + source detail screens • Fixed "More" button appearing by accident • Fixed not showing "more updates" button when there are more than 2 updates • Fixed erroneously showing “Unsupported Updates Available” message • Fixed showing “Update” button on app store page when no supported update is available • Fixed incorrect cell height for some News items • Fixed missing blur when pushing an app's store page onto modal navigation controller Misc. • Fixed crash when adding source with the same name as another source • Fixed “Core Data error” if error occurs while parsing source JSON • Fixed redundant app update appearing after failing to backup/restore app • Fixed not showing toast view if error occurs during initial sources fetch • Fixed incorrectly handling various cancelled operations • Fixed error fetching Friend Zone patrons due to unexpected nil name • Fixed incorrectly merging app versions for same app from different sources

NEW "Active Apps" Widget (iOS 17+) • View remaining days for ALL active apps from Home Screen • Refresh apps directly from home screen by tapping countdown timers IMPROVED Shortcuts • Converted existing "Refresh All Apps" shortcut into App Shortcut • Available by default in "App Shortcuts" section of Shortcuts app • Displays accurate progress when refreshing apps via Shortcuts app Widgets • Updated existing home screen widget to support refreshing apps by tapping countdown (iOS 17+) • Fully compatible with macOS Sonoma FIXED • Fixed AltJIT on iOS 17* • Fixed updating apps with manually removed extensions (e.g. uYou+) • Fixed not refreshing AltStore last when refreshing via Shortcut • Fixed Error Log not displaying all detailed info for certain errors *Requires AltServer 1.7 (macOS)

• Fixed error fetching Friend Zone patrons due to unexpected nil name • Fixed incorrect cell height for some News items

⚠️ You must manually install this update by re-installing AltStore with AltServer. You do NOT need to delete AltStore first. This update fixes the "no provisioning profile with the requested identifier…" error when sideloading or refreshing apps.

• “Clear Cache” button removes non-essential data to free up disk space • Sideload more than 3 apps via MacDirtyCow exploit*† • Fixes crash when viewing Sources on iOS 12 *Requires iOS 14.0 - 16.1.2 (excluding 15.7.2). iOS 16.2+ not supported. †Visit faq.altstore.io for detailed instructions.

NEW Lock Screen Widget (iOS 16+) • Counts down days until AltStore expires • Available in 2 different styles: "icon" and "text" Error Log • View past errors in more detail • Tap an error to copy the error message or error code • Search for error code directly in AltStore FAQ • Access via new "Techy Things" section in settings iOS Version Compatibility • Checks iOS compatibility for updates and installs • Asks you to install latest compatible version if not supported • View unsupported updates from My Apps tab Revamped Error Handling • Completely revamped error handling to make debugging issues as easy as possible • Revised error messages to be more descriptive and provide more suggestions • Includes more information with errors Misc. • Pull-to-refresh to check for updates • Supports new “versions” key in source JSON • Supports updating apps from app detail page FIXED • Fixed "more" button appearing by mistake on app detail pages • Fixed widgets potentially not updating after refreshing apps • Fixed incorrect app name and iOS version in "Unsupported iOS version" error message • Fixed refreshing tweaked apps with removed app extensions • Fixed incorrect error toast view color when sign-in fails