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The problem is that on an iPhone you are locked into those applications in the Apple App store (unless you jailbreak). On an Android device, you can install 3r
by laGrenouille 8y ago
The problem is that on an iPhone you are locked into those
applications in the Apple App store (unless you jailbreak).
On an Android device, you can install 3rd party applications
directly. AdGuard, for example, has a stand alone method
for direct downloads.
- Operyl 8y agoNot entirely, you can sign applications for 7 days at a time without paying. Still an annoyance, though, for some. Tools for example: http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/ http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/ EDIT: Someone thinks I'm wrong, can you explain why? Thanks!
- mikestew 8y agoI'm guessing you're downvoted because your implied solution is no better (and arguably worse) than parent's "unless you jailbreak". Regardless, it's not a solution for "normals": 1. Download and install Xcode. 2. Find the source code for the application you want. You know GitHub works, right, Grandma? 3. Compile, sign, and deploy to your device. Assuming it built without error, that is. 4. Aww, shit, Apple's signing process is still a hot mess. Best get to Googlin' on those validation errors!
- Operyl 8y agoIt's still a valid solution is all. And there are tools available to make it easier for the "normals" as you call them. http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/ http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/
- saagarjha 8y agoGenerally, those that go down this path use a much more streamlined solution like downloading an IPA file and using something like Cydia Impactor (http://www.cydiaimpactor.com http://www.cydiaimpactor.com) to sign and install the app. It least, I think that that's easier than finding a kernel bug in iOS…
- codetrotter 8y agoDo you need to pay Apple for a Developer ID in order to be able to do this?
- saagarjha 8y agoNo, you can do this with a free license as well. Impactor basically automates the tasks that Xcode's doing when it installs apps.
- Operyl 8y agoNope! You don't even need to be on OS X. You just get limited by the 7 day signing period if you don't pay.
- codetrotter 8y agoNice :) Does it work with Linux or is “not OS X” only Windows?
- Operyl 8y agoWorks with Linux. Binaries at http://www.cydiaimpactor.com http://www.cydiaimpactor.com
- ballenf 8y agoDoes a developer license get you more than 7 days?
- Operyl 8y agoYes.