Setting Up AltStore On Your Apple Devices

Introduction

Welcome to WannaPractice for Apple devices! We’re glad you’re interested in using the app, and we’re proud to bring you our content. This guide should aid you in getting set up.

This guide will step you through each way to get the app on the device you want. There will be separate sections for your laptop/desktop, depending on if it’s Apple/iOS (MacBook) or Windows Machine. Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you ever need any assistance!

How to install AltStore, If you are using a MacBook

Use the Following Steps:

1. Download AltServer on your MacBook/Laptop: https://cdn.altstore.io/file/altstore/altserver.zip

Note: For MacOS 10.14 or 10.15, use AltStore version 16.2: https://f000.backblazeb2.com/file/altstore/altserver/1_6_2.zip

2. Copy AltServer.app to your /Applications folder
3. When the AltServer icon appears on your Menu Bar, select to launch it
4. Unlock your Apple/iOS Mobile Device (iPhone/iPad), and connect it to your MacBook
   • If either your device or your MacBook offers a prompt to trust your device, select to Approve
5. On your Mac, open the screen for your device; select “Sync with this phone over Wi-Fi” (see Figure 1)

7. Click the AltServer icon in the MacBook menu bar; go to Install AltStore, then select your device
8. Enter your Apple ID email address and password; this allows AltStore to authenticate with Apple and configure your iOS device. Check that AltServer has been installed properly.

Note: Ensure that your MacBook and iOS device are on the same Wi-Fi network, and the correct AltStore version is used based on your MacOS version.

9. On your Apple/iOS Mobile Device, go to Settings -> General -> Profile & Device Management. Trust the Apple ID that is used to sign the AltStore app (see Figure 2).

NOTE: will have to enable Developer Mode: Go to Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Developer Mode.

10. On your Apple/iOS Mobile Device, open the AltStore App and select the option Sources and type the Source as https://www.altstore.wannapractice.com

Detailed Steps to Add a Source in AltStore

To add a source in the AltStore application, you typically need to add an external source or repository URL where you can find apps or packages to install.

1. Open AltStore on your iOS Device
   
   • Launch the AltStore app from your home screen.
2. Access the Source Management
   • In AltStore, tap on the “My Apps” tab at the bottom of the screen.
   • Tap on the “+” icon or the “Sources” button (the icon might vary based on AltStore versions).
3. Add a New Source
   
   • Tap on “Add Source” or “Add Repository”. This option allows you to add a new source altstore.wannapractice.com where you can find additional apps or packages.
4. Enter the Source URL
   • You will be prompted to enter the URL: altstore.wannapractice.com of the source you want to add. This URL will point to a WannaPractice repository that hosts apps or packages compatible with AltStore.
   • Enter the URL carefully to avoid any errors.
5. Confirm the Addition
   
   • After entering the URL, tap “Add” or “Confirm” to add the source.

   

   • The app will validate the URL and add the source if it’s correct and accessible.

   

6. Browse and Install Apps
   • Once the source is added, you can browse the available apps or packages from that source.
   • Navigate to the newly added source and select the app or package you want to install.
   • Tap on the “Install” button to start the installation process.

   

7. Approve Permissions
   • If prompted, tap “Approve” to grant the necessary permissions for the source or app to be added and function correctly.
   • This step ensures that AltStore and the added source have the appropriate access needed for the installation and operation of apps.
   • Tap on the “Install” button to start the installation process.

   

8. Verify Installation
   • After the installation is complete, check your home screen or the “My Apps” tab in AltStore to ensure the app is installed successfully.
9. Manage Sources
   • You can manage your sources by going back to the “Sources” section, where you can edit or remove sources as needed.
10. Open WannaPractice App and Enter Login Credentials
    • Open the WannaPractice app from your home screen.

    

    • Enter your login credentials to access the app and start using it.

    

How to install AltStore, If you are using a Windows Laptop:

Use the Following Steps:

1. On your Windows machine, download and install the latest version of iTunes and iCloud directly from Apple (not the Microsoft Store)
2. Download AltServer for Windows: https://cdn.altstore.io/file/altstore/altinstaller.zip
3. Unzip the AltServer file and install by running Setup.exe
4. Once AltServer is installed, right-click and select Run As Administrator
5. Unlock your iOS device, and connect it to your Windows machine; if prompted, select “Trust” for this device
6. Open iTunes on your Windows machine; select your iOS device, then click to enable “Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi”
7. Click the AltServer icon in the bottom right taskbar, select “Install AltStore” and choose your iOS device.
8. Enter your Apple ID email address and password to allow AltServer to authenticate with Apple and configure your account to support sideloading apps
   1. After a few moments, you should see a notification that AltStore has been installed on the device
   2. If you don’t see the AltStore icon on your device, you may need to restart the device to make it appear

Note: your credentials will not be shared with AltStore or WannaPractice; they will only go to Apple

9. On your iOS device, go to Settings -> General -> Profiles & Device Management; tap “Trust [Your Apple ID],” then tap “Trust” again to confirm

Note: If your mobile device is on iOS 16 or later, you’ll need to enable Developer Mode; go to Settings -> Privacy and Security -> Developer Mode

1. Open AltStore on Your iOS Device
• Launch the AltStore app from your home screen.
2. Access the Source Management
• In AltStore, tap on the “My Apps” tab at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap on the “+” icon or the “Sources” button (the icon might vary based on AltStore versions).
3. Add a New Source
• Tap on “Add Source” or “Add Repository”. This option allows you to add a new source altstore.wannapractice.com where you can find additional apps or packages.
4. Enter the Source URL
• You will be prompted to enter the URL: altstore.wannapractice.com of the source you want to add. This URL will point to a WannaPractice repository that hosts apps or packages compatible with AltStore.
• Tap on the “+” icon or the “Sources” button (the icon might vary based on AltStore versions).
• Enter the URL carefully to avoid any errors.
5. Confirm the Addition
• After entering the URL, tap “Add” or “Confirm” to add the source.
• The app will validate the URL and add the source if it’s correct and accessible.
6. Browse and Install Apps
• Once the source is added, you can browse the available apps or packages from that source.
• Navigate to the newly added source and select the app or package you want to install.
• Tap on the “Install” button to start the installation process.
7. Approve Permissions
• If prompted, tap “Approve” to grant the necessary permissions for the source or app to be added and function correctly.
• This step ensures that AltStore and the added source have the appropriate access needed for the installation and operation of apps.
8. Verify Installation
• After the installation is complete, check your home screen or the “My Apps” tab in AltStore to ensure the app is installed successfully.
9. Manage Sources
• You can manage your sources by going back to the “Sources” section, where you can edit or remove sources as needed.
10. Open WannaPractice App and Enter Login Credentials
• Open the WannaPractice app from your home screen.
• Enter your login credentials to access the app and start using it.