How to Install uYouPlus using AltStore?

AltStore method requires a computer that supports Windows, MacOS and Linux. The main drawback of this method is; you have to refresh the uYouPlus app every 7 days to work on your iPhone/iPad.

Install AltStore

The installation process is pretty straightforward. First, set up AltServer on your PC/Mac, use AltServer to install AltStore on your devices, and then use AltStore to install uYouPlus. Your iDevice must be connected to your PC/Mac throughout the process.

Guide for macOS

Requirements:

  • macOS 10.14.4 and up.
  • An iOS/iPadOS device running iOS 13 and later (because uYouPlus requires iOS/iPadOS 13+).
  • An Apple account: you can use a spare account, but make sure that account was logged into a device before. Otherwise, you will get error -22411 (See https://github.com/rileytestut/AltStore/issues/175).

How to install AltStore (macOS):

Step 1. Download AltServer for macOS from the official site.

Step 2. Double-click Altserver.zip to get the AltServer app.

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Step 3. Copy AltServer app to /Application folder.

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Step 4. Just double-click on the AltServer to open it. It will appear in the top right toolbar.

Step 5. Click on the AltServer icon in the Mac menu bar. Now choose “Install Mail Plug-in” option.

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Step 6. Type your password.

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Step 7. Now, open the Mail app (see video).

Step 8. Click Mail in the Top left. Go to Preferences >> General >> Manage Plugins >> Check AltPlugin.mailbundle >> Allow Access >> Apply and Restart mail.

Step 10. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Mac and Trust this computer. Enter the passcode if needed.

Step 11. Enable WiFi sync.

  • Open iTunes, then enable “Sync with this iPhone/iPad over Wi-Fi” for your device. (macOS 10.14 Mojave or Earlier)
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  • Open Finder, then enable “Show this iPhone/iPad when on WiFi” for your device. (macOS 10.15 Catalina or Later)
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Step 12. Click on the AltServer icon in the Mac menu bar and choose Install AltStore >> preferred device.

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Step 13. Enter your Apple ID and Password. Now, Click on the Install button to install AltStore on your connected device. This will allow sideloading.

Note: Your credentials are safe and only sent to apple. Not to anyone!

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You can see the AltStore icon on the iPhone/iPad device. Now, you need to solve untrusted developer error.

Step 14. Open Settings >> General >> Profiles & Device Management. Tap “Trust [Your Apple ID],” then tap “Trust” again to confirm.

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Step 15. In iOS 16 or later, you need to enable the Developer Mode under Settings >> Privacy and Security.

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Step 16. Install uYouPlus

Guide for Windows

Requirements

How to install AltStore (Windows):

Step 1. Install iTunes.

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Step 2. Install iCloud and Restart.

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Step 3. Download AltServer for Windows from the official page.

Step 4. Extract the Altinstaller.zip file and then double-click on the setup.exe file to install.

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Step 5. Search for the AltServer in the Windows search bar. Now, click on “Run as administrator” option.

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Step 6. Click on Yes.

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Step 7. Check two boxes and click on Allow access.

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Now, you can find the AltServer icon on the bottom right “System Tray“.

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Step 8. Connect your unlocked iPhone/iPad device to the Windows computer. Tap on Trust this computer option and enter the passcode if needed.

Step 9. Open iTunes now. Now, you can see the iOS device at the top left of iTunes. Click on it.

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Step 10. Check Sync with this iPhone over WiFi. Apply and done.

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Step 11. Go to the “System Tray” and click on the AltServer icon. Here choose the Install AltStore option and then click on Preferred device.

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Step 12. Enter your Apple ID and Password to install AltStore on your iOS device.

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You will get a notification on the Windows device once it is successfully installed.

Also, You can see the AltStore icon on the iPhone/iPad device. Now, you need to solve untrusted developer error.

Step 13. Open Settings >> General >> Profiles & Device Management. Tap “Trust [Your Apple ID],” then tap “Trust” again to confirm.

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Step 14. In iOS 16 or later, you need to enable the Developer Mode under Settings >> Privacy and Security.

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Step 15. Install uYouPlus

Guide for Linux

AltServer-Linux

  • AltServer doesn’t support Linux by default. Thanks @NyaMisty to port AltServer to Linux OS. AltServer-Linux is open source, and you can see its source code here: https://github.com/NyaMisty/AltServer-Linux
  • Since Linux is not my main OS, I’m afraid I can’t help you much. However, if Linux is your main OS, I’m sure you know how to configure it properly.
  • Note that you may need to compile from the source to build the latest version of AltServer-Linux.

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ZSign

  • ZSign is a cross-platform signing tool that can run on macOS, Windows, and Linux. However, it’s not a user-friendly tool since it only has CLI mode. The instruction for ZSign is detailed here: https://github.com/zhlynn/zsign

How to Install uYouPlus on iPhone/iPad?

After installing AltStore on your Apple device, now time to install uYouPlus IPA or any other IPA file of your choice.

Note: Don’t disconnect your device from your computer.

Step 1. Download the latest official uYouPlus IPA file from this page or GitHub.

Step 2. Open AltStore.

Step 3. Tap on OK for “AltStore would like to find and connect to a device on your local network” popup.

It refreshes apps in the background when your device and computer are on the same WiFi network.

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Step 4. Go to the settings and tap on Sign in with Apple ID. Sign in with your details that were used while installing AltStore.

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Step 5. Tap on “My Apps“

Step 6. Tap on “+ button“, which is at the top left corner.

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Step 7. You can see the IPA file in the recents. Just tap on it.

Step 8. Now, tap on “Keep App Extensions” option.

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Wait until you see the uYou+ on the same screen.

Step 8. Open uYouPlus from the home screen.

  • Return YT Dislike – Yes
  • uYou update – Dismiss (It’s already updated)
  • Sign in with your Google account.

How to Refresh uYouPlus?

  • Unfortunately, apps that have been installed using non-developer Apple IDs are only valid for 7 days, and uYouPlus is not an exception. At which point it will no longer open (you’ll see an error that says “YouTube is no longer available“).
  • To compensate for this, AltStore will periodically attempt to refresh uYouPlus in the background. In order for AltStore to do that, you must connect your phone to your Mac/PC via cable or Wi-fi. Then click Refresh All in AltStore > My Apps.
  • To enable Refresh Apps over Wi-fi. Make sure your phone and your Mac/PC are on the same network.
    • macOS: Open Finder and enable “Show this iPhone when on WiFi” for your phone.
    • Windows: Open iTunes and enable iTunes Wi-Fi sync for your phone.

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