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docs/advanced/pairing-file.mdx

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## Replacing your pairing file
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1. Make sure you have followed the steps in the [install guide](../installation/prerequisites) to install and setup iloader and SideStore.
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2. For best results, connect your iDevice to your computer via USB cable, but if your device only appears wirelessly, that should work too.
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3. Click "Manage Pairing File"
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4. To the right of "SideStore" and any other apps you wish, click "Place". "Pairing file placed successfully!" should appear in green.
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1. Make sure you have followed the steps in the [install guide](../installation/prerequisites) to install and setup iloader and SideStore. If iloader prompts you to update it, click 'Yes'.
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2. For most reliable results, connect your iDevice to your computer via USB cable, but if your device only appears wirelessly, that should work too.
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3. Click 'Manage Pairing File'.
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4. To the right of "SideStore" and any other apps you wish, click 'Place'. "Pairing file placed successfully!" should appear in green.

docs/installation/install.mdx

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description: Installing SideStore to your iDevice
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Before you start, make sure to download all software and complete all setup found in [prerequisites](prerequisites)!
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## Installing SideStore
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1. Connect your iDevice to your computer via cable. If you are prompted, trust the computer and enter your passcode.
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2. Open iloader.
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3. Sign in to an Apple Account (It doesn't need to be the account associated with the device).
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3. Sign in to an Apple Account (It doesn't need to be the account associated with the device. Remember that it is case-sensitive!).
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4. Select your iDevice.
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5. Select "Install SideStore (Stable)".
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5. Select 'Install SideStore (Stable)'.
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### On your iDevice
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Do the following:
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1. Open the Settings app.
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2. Navigate to 'General', and then 'VPN & Device Management'.
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3. Approve the "Developer App" under the Apple Account's email.
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4. Navigate to 'Privacy and Security'.
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5. Scroll to the bottom, and turn on 'Developer Mode'. Your phone will restart.
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6. Open StosVPN and select 'Connect' (Alternatively, open StikDebug. The VPN should autoconnect).
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5. Scroll to the bottom, and turn on "Developer Mode". Your phone will restart.
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6. Open StosVPN and select 'Connect' (Alternatively, open StikDebug. The VPN should autoconnect.).
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7. Open SideStore.
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9. Sign in to the Apple Account you used with iloader.
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10. Navigate to "My Apps".
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11. Tap the "X DAYS" button to the right of SideStore to manually refresh it (X should show 7, it represents the number of days until an app's expiry).
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12. If you receive a prompt asking to revoke or create a new signing certificate, tap "Yes" or "Refresh Now".
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10. Navigate to 'My Apps'.
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11. Tap the '7 DAYS' counter to the right of SideStore to manually refresh it ("7" represents the number of days until an app's expiry, it will update dynamically to show the number of days left. Tap it to refresh the associated app.).
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12. If you receive a prompt asking to revoke or create a new signing certificate, tap 'Yes' or 'Refresh Now'.
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If this process is successful, SideStore will open your device to your home screen (accompanied by a notification), and SideStore will be available again within a few seconds.
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docs/installation/prerequisites.mdx

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SideStore utilizes an on-device VPN which allows SideStore to communicate with internal services.
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1. Install the StosVPN app from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stosvpn/id6744003051). If StosVPN is unavailable, you can utilize the VPN present in StikDebug. If you live in the EU, install StikDebug via [AltStore PAL](https://altstore.io/download), otherwise install via the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stikdebug/id6744045754). Note: you can't sideload VPNs on a free account.
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2. Connect to the VPN. If you are prompted to "Allow VPN Configurations", select allow and enter your passcode.
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2. Connect to the VPN. If you are prompted to "Allow VPN Configurations", tap 'Allow' and enter your passcode.
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This VPN is required to be turned on any time you wish to install, update, or refresh apps in SideStore.
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Now, follow the instructions corresponding to your computer's OS:
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### On your Mac
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Download and install iloader for [Mac](https://github.com/nab138/iloader/releases/latest/download/iloader-darwin-universal.dmg).
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1. Download and install iloader for [Mac](https://github.com/nab138/iloader/releases/latest/download/iloader-darwin-universal.dmg).
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### On your Windows PC
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1. Download and install [iTunes](https://apple.co/ms).

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