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description: A tutorial on how to install more than 3 apps via SideStore using the SparseRestore exploit.
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# SparseRestore
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The SparseRestore "Bypass 3 app limit" exploit **only works on iOS/iPadOS versions between 17.0 and 18.1 beta 4 (not including 17.7.1)**. If you are not on these versions and it doesn't work, **please do not ask for support on this**.
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## Prerequisites
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* An iDevice running versions supported by the SparseRestore exploit (see note above).
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If you want/need Find My for other purposes, you can now turn it back on. However, if you want to install or refresh more apps, you will need to turn it off again.
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## Alternatives
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If either the exploit doesn't work for you, or your iDevice is on an unsupported version, there is an alternative to be able to use more than 3 apps at once. LiveContainer, developed by Duy Tran Khanh ([khanhduytran0](https://github.com/khanhduytran0)) (the person who also made SparseBox), allows for iOS apps to be run in containers in-app rather than installing them separately. This may also be easier to use over SparseRestore in some cases. The GitHub page can be found [here](https://github.com/khanhduytran0/LiveContainer).
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# MacDirtyCow
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The MacDirtyCow "Bypass 3 app limit" exploit **only works on iOS/iPadOS versions between 14.0 and 16.1.2**. If you are not on these versions and it doesn't work, **please do not ask for support on this**.
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## Prerequisites
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* An iDevice running versions supported by the MacDirtyCow exploit (see note above).
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* At least 1 free app slot.
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* MDC-compatible SideStore build (see below)
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## Steps
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1. Download the latest verion of SideStore compatible with the MDC exploit [here](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/949183273827983370/1074037820328521829/SideStore_MDC_14.ipa). The MDC version of SideStore above (bypass 3-app limit) is only compatible with <b>iOS 15.0-16.1.2</b>, and is very outdated, and so you may experience issues. If you want to have this feature, we reccomend you join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/RgpFBX3Q3k) and go to the [sidestore-downloads](https://discord.com/channels/949183273383395328/1126118099930861638) channel, which will contain MDC compatible SideStore builds.
6. Swipe up with 3 fingers 3 times to reveal MacDirtyCow section
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7. Disable “Enforce 3-App Limit”
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8. You can now install more than 3 apps! (10 app id limit still applies)
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If either of the exploits doesn't work for you, or your iDevice is on an unsupported version, there is an alternative to be able to use more than 3 apps at once. [LiveContainer](https://livecontainer.github.io/), developed by Duy Tran Khanh ([khanhduytran0](https://github.com/khanhduytran0)) (the person who also made SparseBox), allows for iOS apps to be run in containers in-app rather than installing them separately. This may also be easier to use than the exploits in some cases. The GitHub page can be found [here](https://github.com/khanhduytran0/LiveContainer).
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It does not, as there is no remote server used.
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### Updating SideStore hangs towards the end
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Go to the homescreen for it to finish. We don't know why this happens, but it might have to do with using a VPN to direct `installd` to refresh SideStore (itself).
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### Can I sign more than 3 apps to be active?
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Normally, no, as that’s an iOS and developer account limitation. Apple only allows 3 apps to be installed using a free Apple Developer account.
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To remove this restriction (and also get a 365 day expiry), you can pay for a $99/year Apple Developer account.
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To remove this restriction (and also get a 365 day expiry), you can pay for a $99/year Apple Developer account, or find a certificate.
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Alternatively, there is currently a nightly build available [here](https://github.com/SideStore/SideStore/releases/tag/nightly) (version 0.5.9-nightly.2024.10.23.1+1e969a0 as of writing) that utilizes the SparseRestore exploit to bypass the 3-app limit. Currently, this only works on iOS versions below 18 dev beta 5 plus 18.0.1 for definite.
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Alternatively, there are exploits avaliable to [bypass the 3-app limit](advanced/3appbypass), but usually don't work on the latest iOS versions.
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A tutorial for using this can be found [here](advanced/sparserestore).
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Go to the homescreen for it to finish. We don't know why this happens, but it might have to do with using a VPN to direct `installd` to refresh SideStore (itself).
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### I have a problem or bug or request for a feature or quality of life improvement
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Please make a GitHub issue on our GitHub page to make a bug report or feature request (with appropriate labels)!
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### I am a developer, how does this affect me?
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### I am a developer, do I need to do anything to make my app compatible with SideStore?
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It doesn’t affect you directly, other than maybe an update to AltKit when/if we get our additions.
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Nope, for now SideStore signs just the same way as AltStore, and is fully compatible. In the future, an update to AltKit may be required if/when we get our additions.
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### Do I need to install AltStore to install SideStore?
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### Why do my JIT based apps not automatically activate JIT?
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We currently don’t have an automatic JIT activation method.
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### Does SideStore have an iPadOS UI?
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This is a login issue with the Anisette server. There isn’t really much of any info about it other than changing Anisette servers sometimes helps, or you can keep trying to login until it does.
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### Can I transfer my AltStore/Sideloady apps?
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### Can I transfer my AltStore/Sideloadly apps?
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Yes, just don’t remove the original app on your device. Go into SideStore and sideload the same or updated IPA, and it should be added to your list of apps within SideStore with your data still intact.
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### I'm unable to select my pairing file with any file type
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Make sure your pairing file's extension ends with `.mobiledevicepairing` or `.plist`. If it doesn't, double check to see if you had zipped your pairing file before sending it to your phone. Failing to do so may lead to the file being corrupted during transport. Also, when signing Sidestore with a certificate, you won't be able to select the pairing file from within app. You can try moving the pairing file to the root directory of the SideStore folder in the Files app in "On My iPhone/iPad", and naming it `ALTPairingFile.mobiledevicepairing`. If you do not see the Sidestore folder in the files app, connect your phone to your computer, and you can drag and drop the pairing file to the files of the Sidestore app. Ensure to change it to name mentioned above. Note that it is case sensitive.
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Make sure your pairing file's extension ends with `.mobiledevicepairing` or `.plist`. If it doesn't, double check to see if you had zipped your pairing file before sending it to your phone. Failing to do so may lead to the file being corrupted during transport. Also, when signing SideStore with a certificate, you won't be able to select the pairing file from within app. You can try moving the pairing file to the root directory of the SideStore folder in the Files app in "On My iPhone/iPad", and naming it `ALTPairingFile.mobiledevicepairing`. If you do not see the SideStore folder in the files app, connect your phone to your computer, and you can drag and drop the pairing file to the files of the SideStore app. Ensure to change it to name mentioned above. Note that it is case sensitive.
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### Cannot start DebugServer
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There is times when the Debugserver doesn't work. However, there is a fix you can try.
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There is times when the DebugServer doesn't work. However, there is a fix you can try:
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