Pairing File

idevice_pair is a program which generates a pairing file which allows apps like SideStore to perform actions on your device remotely. This is required to use SideStore, otherwise it will not function.

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Caution, if you update or reset your iDevice, your pairing file will expire and you will need to generate a new one. This also occurs at random times due to Apple's policies, and there is nothing we can do at this point to fix it.

Installation Instructions

macOS

1. Download idevice pair for macOS.
2. Open the Disk Image and drag idevice pair to Applications.

Windows

1. Ensure iTunes (64-bit or 32-bit) is installed from from Apple's website (it should already be installed from the process of setting up AltServer).
2. Download idevice pair for Windows and move it somewhere you will remember it.

Linux

1. Ensure usbmuxd is installed on your machine by running sudo apt install -y usbmuxd in the Linux terminal.
2. Download the version of idevice_pair for Linux (x86_64 or AArch64) which corresponds to your PC's architecture. Move it somewhere you will remember it, and make it executable.

Pairing Instructions

1. Connect your secondary device to your computer via cable. If a prompt appears, select trust and type in your passcode.
2. Unlock your device, then open idevice pair and select your device in the drop-down menu.
3. Ensure your device is unlocked and opened to the home screen, then select load. If a prompt appears on your device, tap trust. Your pairing file should appear.
4. Ensure your device is still open to the home screen, then scroll down and select install underneath "SideStore". Success should appear in green.

Next steps

Now, follow the post-install instructions.