Troubleshooting

Sideloading Problems

Fixing common sideloading errors.

Sideloadly Shows an Error

  • "Provision.cpp:81" — Enable Developer Mode: Settings → Privacy & Security → Developer Mode
  • "Max apps reached" — Free Apple IDs allow max 3 sideloaded apps. Remove one first
  • Apple ID / password error — If you have 2FA, generate an app-specific password at appleid.apple.com

App Shows "Unable to Verify"

  1. Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management
  2. Tap your Apple ID under "Developer App"
  3. Tap "Trust"
  4. Make sure you have internet while trusting

App Expired (7-Day Limit)

Free Apple IDs need re-signing every 7 days:

  1. Connect your device to your computer
  2. Open Sideloadly or AltServer
  3. Re-sign the app

Tip: Keep your sideloading tool (Sideloadly, AltStore) running weekly to re-sign your app before the 7-day expiry.

Developer Mode Not Available

On iOS 16+, Developer Mode is required. To enable:

  1. Settings → Privacy & Security
  2. Scroll down → Developer Mode
  3. Toggle on and restart

If you don't see the option, try sideloading any app first — the option appears after the first attempt.