In addition to the digital devices produced by the world famous company Apple, they also require appropriate software. It is known that the American brand produces equipment according to US standards, which are somewhat different from European ones.
Therefore, the company has fully provided users of its products with everything necessary for full-fledged work with I-devices. This applies not only to connectors for connecting to the network, but also to some software nuances.
What is the App Store?
All Apple devices run on the iOS operating system. This applies not only to MacBook laptops and computers, but also to tablets and phones. This operating system looks and works somewhat differently than the Windows or Android that most people are used to.
The App Store is a store where you can download online the necessary application to work on any mobile device. This is one section of the larger online iTunes Store. That is, in the App Store you can download everything for the full operation of your phone or tablet.
This application is standard when installing the IOS operating system.
Applications, which, by the way, are divided into 29 categories in the App Store, can be downloaded for free or for money. Of these 29 categories, there are three each created directly by the company and intended for iPad and iPhone.
The remaining 23 are software created by other global computer industry brands specifically for Apple users. These are programs for downloading and listening to music or watching videos, browsers, maps and navigators, financial applications, various books and reference books, weather.
A large section consists of games divided by genre. These are the most commonly used applications, but the entire list is much wider - back in 2012, there were about half a million applications.
What can you find on the AppStore
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Since the application is installed on different gadgets, it offers programs suitable for them, respectively.
AppStore for iPhone
The AppStore on a mobile phone has several sections. On the main page of the application, the first thing you see is a section with the best programs that the store recommends. Every day the service updates content, publishes tips and articles where it reveals the hidden capabilities of some software.
The following are proposed updates for those applications that are in greatest demand. Scrolling down, you can find advertisements for new applications recommended by the AppStore. There is:
- work programs such as photo-based scanners, electronic versions of office programs, diaries and even job search applications;
- games of various types and for all ages;
- health programs such as pedometers, habit trackers, water trackers, calorie counters;
- programs for processing photos and videos, as well as for photography with effects;
- programs for listening to music.
You can download many different utilities to your iPhone.
Note! The second section is entirely devoted to games. There are a lot of them here, and everyone can find something for themselves. There are arcades, educational ones, simulators and interactive ones.
The third section is programs. Among them you can also find news and financial applications. The fourth section is a demonstration of arcade games, which you can try for free and purchase if you like them. The fifth is dedicated to search, which can be done using keywords.
By clicking on the icon with your initials, you can go to the section with already downloaded utilities to update them, rate them, or write a review.
AppStore for Mac and MacBook
Apple releases its MAC products with a pre-installed suite of programs for processing documents, photos and videos. But in the AppStore electronic store, the user can find and download additional applications that will improve the quality of the computer.
AppStore on MacBook offers its software
There are several advantages to downloading programs from the AppStore:
- safety. All programs are strictly monitored for viruses and negative content;
- ease of search. There are many analogues on the Internet, but it is difficult to find reliable information about the quality of the program, especially a paid one;
- ease of installation. Just one click is enough;
- Possibility of updating and reinstallation. If the application was deleted due to unnecessary use, then it can be easily found and reinstalled. The exception is programs that were removed from the AppStore due to non-compliance with company policy;
- possibility of synchronization. When purchasing a new computer, you can immediately download all the necessary applications that were available on the old one after entering your Apple ID.
Apple Store for Apple Watch
There are many smartwatch apps in the AppStore. These are programs for:
- fitness and health;
- tracking sleep cycles;
- listening to music;
- photographing and video shooting;
- sending letters and messages;
- education and entertainment;
- tracking finances;
- travel;
- nutrition;
- familiarization with the weather forecast.
Apps on Apple Watch
For your information! On Apple Watch up to series 5, applications were downloaded by downloading to the phone.
The new version of the smartwatch has a download feature that can be downloaded directly to both the phone and the watch. To do this, you need to enable automatic downloading to your wrist gadget in the Watch program. Thus, once you download an application supported by Apple Watch on your phone, it will automatically be installed on your watch. The same can be done on the iPad.
But that's not all. The first utilities have become available that can only be used on the watch without downloading to the phone. To do this, you just need to allow access to the AppStore on your watch in the settings of the Watch program on your phone.
AppStore for Apple TV
For users who purchased an Apple TV 4K or newer, the Appstore has recently become available, from where they can download more than a thousand paid and free applications. Here you can find utilities for fitness, sports, games, cooking and even shopping.
Note! It is very easy to enter the electronic store - the store icon on the Apple TV is on the main page.
AppStore on TV
The interface is very clear and simple. There are paid and free applications, and some with a temporary subscription.
Purchased programs can be opened on other TVs. To do this, you need to set up family sharing.
How to use the App Store?
You can use the App Store in several ways - access the application directly from your phone or tablet, or through the installed iTunes Store on your computer. Both options are essentially identical. You can find the application you need in the appropriate category or immediately enter the name in the search bar and click the search button.
Next, you need to select the application you like from the list of proposed ones and go to the page with a detailed description and reviews. If all the characteristics are suitable, you need to click the “Get” button, after which the download will begin.
Note: for more convenient work with the application, you can use sorting, for example, “New”, “Popular”, “Frequently downloaded”, etc.
Epilogue
This is a very brief overview of the App Store storage. What is it, we figured it out a little. It remains to be said that it is not always advisable to use only this as the main method for installing software applets. On the Internet today you can find many distribution kits that you can download or copy to your device, and then install directly from the installation file, just like it is provided for the same Android devices (especially since there are also very interesting developments, the analogues of which are in there is no official repository).
How to download an application through the App Store?
To purchase and download free applications from the Apple online store, you need to have a special Apple ID. It is the same for all Apple services and works on the principle of a virtual personal account, or in other words, an account.
It usually has credit cards associated with it, which can be used to make purchases in the App Store. The same ID can be used on any Apple device - iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, MacBook or Apple TV.
An important detail: using your Apple ID, you can re-download applications that you purchased previously or to other devices. In this case, the second time the download will be free.
The only thing worth considering when downloading (both the first and subsequent times) is the size of the application that is supposed to be downloaded: if its volume exceeds 10 MB, it is better to use wi-fi.
Creating an account through the AppStore
Apple ID is an account that allows you to use company services. Without it, you cannot listen to music in Apple Music, use iCloud cloud storage, iTunes media player, and, of course, download applications in the store.
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In order to create an Apple ID, you must:
- Launch the AppStore application (blue icon with tools in the shape of the letter “A”).
Photo: AppStore
- Click on the account photo and click on “Create a new Apple ID.”
- Fill in the fields with personal information: email, password, country of residence. Important: email address. The email you enter will become your login.
- Next, carefully read the terms of use, and, after reading all the provisions, accept them.
- Fill in your name and date of birth. Optionally, agree or refuse to receive updates from Apple. Subscription will allow you to learn about the latest news, software updates and other useful information.
- Fill in your bank card details to be able to purchase paid applications in the future. Once registration is complete, this item can be changed.
- Enter your phone number and confirm it.
- By email The email you specified at the beginning will receive a notification that registration is complete. Then follow the instructions.
How to pay for applications in the App Store?
Typically, to pay for any paid application, credit or debit cards are used, which are linked to a personal Apple ID. You can also use funds that are included in gift cards from the App Store, iTunes or Apple Music.
Please note that in some countries it is possible to use other payment methods, for example, through Internet banking, virtual payment systems such as PayPal, electronic wallets or using money in a mobile account.
Pros of using the App Store service. Usually, when they talk about the advantages of using this kind of service, they mean “product range” - in fact, as in any store, it doesn’t matter whether in a traditional one or online. In this regard, the App Store online store undoubtedly occupies a leading position. According to statistics, by the end of 2014, the number of applications in the App Store reached 1.2 million, with approximately 85 billion downloads.
In addition to a wide range of products in a large list of categories, Apple products have always been famous for their high quality, although the cost has always been high.
However, if you consider that most users of I-devices are very wealthy people and use these devices directly for work, it is not difficult to guess that they have the financial ability and are willing to pay for high quality.
For the average user, this is not always affordable, although he most likely will not have the need to use expensive programs.
Transfer from PC to phone and back
IPhone owners can store unnecessary applications on the computer and return them to the mobile device as needed. To do this, iTunes version below 2.7 is sufficient. To move applications from your iPhone to temporary storage on your computer, use the menu in the computer version of iTunes: “File” – “Move purchases from iPhone.”
We have already described in detail how to transfer programs back to a mobile device in the iTunes section.
Applications downloaded using iTunes are stored in a separate folder. To enter it, open the system folder “Music” on Windows OS and follow the route – “iTunes” – “iTunes Media” – “Mobile Applications”. All files are saved in .ipa format.
Downloading software for iPhone with jailbreak
IOS – restricts users from installing third-party applications and working in system folders. You can change the situation using jailbreak - Apple's analogue of root rights for Android. With jailbreak, you can delete and change those files and folders that you need. To install unofficial applications using special rights, you will have to use additional software.
To ensure that the system does not restrict you even with jailbreak, we recommend installing the AppSync utility. It removes restrictions on the installation of unofficial software. Add the repository https://www.dev.iguides.ru/ and install the program using Zestia or Cydia. Without it, following further instructions is useless.
iFunBox
iFunBox is an almost ordinary file manager for a computer. With it you can control iOS mobile devices via PC. Without an iPhone/IPad connected with a USB cable, the program does nothing.
Download iFunBox from the link.
Once you have connected your iOS mobile device:
- Open the “Device” section in the top menu of the program on your computer.
- In the left side menu of iFunBox, right-click on the “Programs” item. It can be collapsed under the name of your IPhone.
- Click "Install Application".
- Find the desired application file with the extension “.ipa” on your computer and open it from the iFunBox program dialog box.
- Wait for a message about successful installation.
- Disconnect your iOS device.
The iFunBox developers do not recommend installing mobile applications larger than 1 GB using the program.
iTools
Presented by the developers as an alternative to the official iTunes program.
Install the program using the links on Windows and Mac.
To install apps via iTools:
- Open the program on your PC.
- Connect your iOS device.
- Go to the “Device” section of the top menu.
- Go to the "Device" section of the left side menu.
- Open the Application section.
- Click Install.
- Find the desired application file with the extension “.ipa” on your computer and open it from the iTools dialog box.
- Wait for the installation to complete.
- Disconnect your iOS device.
Finalize the application
If you think that the application is ready when the last line of code is written, then you are mistaken. It should definitely be tested on as many iOS devices as possible for memory leaks, performance issues, or glitches.
Apple has released several must-read guides to help developers. Among the most important, we can note the already familiar App Store Review Guidelines, as well as the Human Interface Guidelines (advice on competent program design).
Here are some of the mandatory rules:
- The application must not use private APIs.
- It shouldn't fail.
- Should not copy the functionality of native applications.
- Must not use microphone or camera without user permission.
- Must not use copyrighted pictures or music.
These documents contain many recommendations, and although most of them are trivial, they are worth reading so as not to accidentally break existing rules.
Expect
To the Apple Review Team
It will take some time to review the application, but for now it will be in the awaiting verification status. The process itself takes several days, after which you will receive a message with the results of the verification.
If rejected, Apple will send you a detailed message with the reasons why your application was rejected. While some developers perceive the App Store rejection process as a barrier to publishing an app, don't take it so harshly. It is much better to fix problematic issues at the start, before they are noted by users in the form of angry reviews and low ratings.
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Tim Cook once said: “Life on earth has become better because an application has already been created to solve any problem.” This is true. Use our small guide to place the program in the Apple ecosystem, and if you need more detailed information, it can be found on the official website of the company. Good luck!
How to Install AltStore on iPhone
The procedure is quite simple and safe, but we will warn you, according to tradition:
The editors are not responsible for the performance of your iOS devices. You do all the described actions at your own peril and risk.
1. Download AltServer for macOS or Windows from the utility's official website.
2. Install the app on Windows or move it to the Applications folder on macOS.
3. After launching the utility on your computer, you will see an icon in the status bar or menu bar.
4. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a cable, unlock your smartphone and, if necessary, issue a trust permission.
5. In iTunes or Finder (in macOS Catalina and later), allow connecting to your iPhone via Wi-Fi, this will come in handy later.
6. For the initial installation, you will need to install a special plugin for the macOS email client (installation instructions and a link are on the developers’ website).
7. In the application menu on your computer, select the Install AltStore section and select the connected smartphone.
8. Enter the Apple ID and password for your Apple account.
Don't worry, the data is not sent anywhere and is used solely to sign the installed application on the iPhone. In any case, two-factor authentication is used to protect your account. You can even create a new Apple ID account so that you can sleep peacefully after the manipulations done.
9. In a couple of minutes you will see a new icon on the iPhone desktop.
10. On your smartphone, go to Settings - General - Device Management, here you will see the certificate of your Apple ID account. Give it trust permissions so that the application can run.
11. Open the program and wait until the necessary data is downloaded.
All! You have just installed an alternative application installer on your smartphone, which allows you to deploy any *.ipa file on your iPhone. To resolve any problems, please read the FAQ on the developers' website.
