Part 5: Bypass the 7-Day Limit

Refresh your sideloaded apps automatically with SideStore and Shortcuts.

Refreshing Your Apps

Apps loaded with a free Apple Developer certificate expire after 7 days. Refreshing them resets the timer so you can continue using them.

Refresh with the iCloud Shortcut

Use the link below on your iPhone to add the refresh shortcut to the Shortcuts app:

Add the SideStore refresh shortcut

QR code for the SideStore refresh shortcut

Scan this QR code with your iPhone to open the shortcut in iCloud.

Shortcut Setup

The shortcut will attempt to refresh your apps automatically when you connect to Wi-Fi. You can also tap the shortcut on your Home Screen to refresh your apps manually.

Wi-Fi is required: Your iPhone must be connected to Wi-Fi when refreshing apps through Shortcuts.