Part 1: Start SideStore Installation on PC

Use iLoader to install SideStore from your computer.

What You Will Do

In this part, iLoader will be used to install SideStore onto your iPhone. You will need your computer, your iPhone, and a USB cable.

Steps

  1. Download iLoader

    Go to the official iLoader website and download the version for your computer.

    iLoader logo
  2. Open iLoader

    Install iLoader on your computer and open it.

  3. Connect Your iPhone

    Plug your iPhone into your computer with a USB cable. Unlock your iPhone and tap Trust if your phone asks you to trust the computer.

  4. Sign in with Your Apple ID

    Sign in to iLoader with your Apple ID.

    * This is needed so iLoader can use your account to get a free Apple signing certificate. The certificate is needed to sign and install SideStore on your iPhone. iLoader takes care of this part for you.

    Add an Apple account in iLoader Apple account steps in iLoader
  5. Select Your iPhone

    Choose your connected iPhone from the device list in iLoader.

    Select an iPhone in iLoader
  6. Install SideStore Stable

    Click Install SideStore (Stable) and wait for iLoader to finish.

    Select SideStore Stable in iLoader

After Installation

When iLoader is finished, SideStore should appear on your iPhone. The next part will cover opening SideStore and completing the setup.

Continue to Part 2 to finish installing SideStore on your iPhone.