Install the public build with AltStore

Installation

Paperback can be sideloaded with AltStore. You can grab the app from the Altstore repository here (opens new window).

Video tutorial

If you prefer using a video tutorial, Artesians made a beautiful one. You will find it here (opens new window) for Windows and here (opens new window) for macOS.

The installation guides use outdated UI. Please ignore it.

Prerequisites

1. On your iPhone or iPad, download the app from here. The app will download as Paperback.ipa.
2. Download AltServer (opens new window) for your operating system.

Warning

This app requires iOS 13.4+ or iPadOS 13.4+. If you have an older version, the app will CRASH. Paperback is NOT designed for older iOS versions.

AltStore on MacOS

Instructions

1. Move "AltServer.app" to your Applications folder and launch it (it will appear as an icon in the menu bar).
2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and make sure it's unlocked and your device is trusted.
3. Mojave users need to open iTunes and enable "iTunes Wi-Fi sync" for your iPhone/iPad. Catalina users need to open Finder and enable "Show this iPhone when on WiFi" for your iPhone/iPad.
4. Click the AltServer icon in the Mac menu bar and click "Install AltStore" and select your iPhone/iPad.
5. Enter your Apple ID email and password. (BOTH are case sensitive)

   Your Apple ID and password are sent to Apple, and nowhere else.

6. AltServer will ask you to install a Mail plug-in, follow the instructions to continue. This is only required the first time.
7. Wait a few seconds, then AltStore will be installed to your iPhone/iPad.

Mail plug-in

1. Click the "Install Mail Plug-in" from the AltServer menu.
2. Enter your password to grant AltServer permission to install the plug-in.
3. Restart the Mail app and open Preferences (CMD+,).
4. Click "Manage Plug-ins" and enable "AltPlugin.mailbundle".
5. Finally, click "Apply and Restart Mail" to finish the installation.

Paperback

Installation

1. Open Mail and AltServer.
2. Make sure you're on the same connection (same router, in most cases) as the computer running AltServer. If you're not connected to the same network, you can connect your device via cable.
3. Trust AltStore application: On your device, go to Settings > General > Device Management. Choose your Apple ID and select Trust.
4. Launch AltStore on your iPhone/iPad.
5. Go to My Apps and tap the + icon in the top left corner.
6. Open the .IPA you downloaded from the Prerequisites section.
7. Paperback should finally be installed!

AltStore on Windows

Instructions

1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes (opens new window) for Windows. Not the Microsoft Store app!
2. Download and install the latest version of iCloud (opens new window). Not the Microsoft Store app!
3. Restart your PC after you've installed both iTunes and iCloud. You need to restart your computer!
4. Extract the downloaded AltInstaller.zip file. Run setup.exe and follow the instructions.
5. Launch AltServer from your Notification Area.

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   Launch AltServer

6. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and make sure it's unlocked and your device is trusted.
7. Open iTunes and enable "iTunes Wi-Fi sync" for your iPhone/iPad.
8. Click the AltServer icon in your Notification Area and click "Install AltStore", then select your iPhone/iPad.
9. Enter your Apple ID email and password. (BOTH are case sensitive)

   Your Apple ID and password are sent to Apple, and nowhere else.

10. AltStore should be installed to your iPhone/iPad.

Paperback

Installation

1. Open AltServer along with iCloud and iTunes.
2. Make sure you're on the same connection (same router, in most cases) as the computer running AltServer. If you're not connected to the same network, you can connect your device via cable.
3. Trust AltStore application: On your device, go to Settings > General > Device Management. Choose your Apple ID and select Trust.
4. Launch AltStore on your iPhone/iPad.
5. Go to My Apps and tap the + icon in the top left corner.
6. Open the .IPA you downloaded from the Prerequisites section.
7. Paperback should finally be installed!

Installation FAQ

I get "Access Denied" when trying to install AltStore

Run AltServer as an administrator and ensure that you've restarted your computer after installing iTunes and iCloud.

I can't find the .IPA file to download

You can download the .IPA file from here.

I have some other issue that isn't listed here

Check the AltStore FAQ (opens new window). If you still can't resolve the issue visit the #support channel on our Discord (opens new window).

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Troubleshooting

• If you're having problems with the app, please check the Troubleshooting page.
• If you're having an issue that is not mentioned on the troubleshooting page, please check How to get support on our Discord server.