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Provide .ipa for sideloading on iOS #667

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opened 2026-04-24 23:33:33 +02:00 by adam · 8 comments
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:33 +02:00
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Originally created by @fuchs234 on GitHub (Aug 11, 2023).

This is not a feature request for the app but rather a request for a compiled installer for iOS

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

  • A recent update of TestFlight broke the UI for older iOS versions (e.g. iOS15.0). It is not possible to accept the terms and conditions. This means Audiobookshelf is not installable on these devices. The Problem has been known for some time without fix
  • I, and some other users, prefer to stay on lower iOS versions(easier Sideloading, Jailbreak).
  • I like to think that the type of people with a self hosted audiobooks app tend to be the people who like to stay on a lower iOS version. This means I might not be the only one with an issue (althow it seems like i am the first to open one)

Describe the solution you'd like

As this issue will only affect users who intentionally stay on low iOS versions, the most likely fix is to provide an .ipa for every release. Users with trollstore or jailbreak can install the ipa. All other users can update their system to use TestFlight

Describe alternatives you've considered

  • While there might be some users like me, this is an edge case and I understand if there are more pressing issues
  • I, and other users with the problem could compile an ipa ourselves. However you need a mac for that as far as i know
  • The RSS feed option can be used in combination with any podcast app for an okay replacement- just create a feed for every book and you are good to go (Can only be done as admin user, a setting to allow non-admins to open (their personal) rss feed might be good but also might be overkill/a security risk)

I know this is one user with a very specific problem. I understand if you do nothing about it. Thanks for the app and software, its great!

Originally created by @fuchs234 on GitHub (Aug 11, 2023). This is not a feature request for the app but rather a request for a compiled installer for iOS ### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. - A recent update of TestFlight broke the UI for older iOS versions (e.g. iOS15.0). It is not possible to accept the terms and conditions. This means Audiobookshelf is not installable on these devices. The Problem has been known [for some time](https://www.reddit.com/r/TestFlight/comments/11tf0xz/tester_cant_accept_terms_and_conditions/) without fix - I, and some other users, prefer to stay on lower iOS versions(easier Sideloading, Jailbreak). - I like to think that the type of people with a self hosted audiobooks app tend to be the people who like to stay on a lower iOS version. This means I might not be the only one with an issue (althow it seems like i am the first to open one) ### Describe the solution you'd like As this issue will only affect users who intentionally stay on low iOS versions, the most likely fix is to provide an .ipa for every release. Users with trollstore or jailbreak can install the ipa. All other users can update their system to use TestFlight ### Describe alternatives you've considered - While there might be some users like me, this is an edge case and I understand if there are more pressing issues - I, and other users with the problem could compile an ipa ourselves. However you need a mac for that as far as i know - The RSS feed option can be used in combination with any podcast app for an okay replacement- just create a feed for every book and you are good to go (Can only be done as admin user, a setting to allow non-admins to open (their personal) rss feed might be good but also might be overkill/a security risk) I know this is one user with a very specific problem. I understand if you do nothing about it. Thanks for the app and software, its great!
adam added the enhancement label 2026-04-24 23:33:33 +02:00
adam closed this issue 2026-04-24 23:33:34 +02:00
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:35 +02:00
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@PulsarFTW commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2023):

This would allow people to test the app via side-loading whilst the testflight is full and would allow people on apple silicon macs to sideload the file.

@PulsarFTW commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2023): This would allow people to test the app via side-loading whilst the testflight is full and would allow people on apple silicon macs to sideload the file.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:35 +02:00
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@Unlearned6688 commented on GitHub (Aug 29, 2023):

https://github.com/Unlearned6688/audiobookshelf-app-ipa/releases

I compiled the most recent code and uploaded the .ipa. It works fine on my devices.

I’m mostly doing this due to Apple’s restrictions regarding TestFlight.

@Unlearned6688 commented on GitHub (Aug 29, 2023): https://github.com/Unlearned6688/audiobookshelf-app-ipa/releases I compiled the most recent code and uploaded the .ipa. It works fine on my devices. I’m mostly doing this due to Apple’s restrictions regarding TestFlight.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:36 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023):

Added in v0.9.66-beta

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023): Added in [v0.9.66-beta](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/releases/tag/v0.9.66-beta)
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:36 +02:00
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@ideal2545 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023):

Added in v0.9.66-beta

thank you very much

@ideal2545 commented on GitHub (Sep 19, 2023): > Added in [v0.9.66-beta](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/releases/tag/v0.9.66-beta) thank you very much
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:36 +02:00
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@UnixNight commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2023):

Added in v0.9.66-beta

Awesome! Would it be possible to host an altstore.json file in the repo to allow for direct installation and updates via an altstore source?

https://faq.altstore.io/distirubute-your-apps/make-a-source

@UnixNight commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2023): > Added in [v0.9.66-beta](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-app/releases/tag/v0.9.66-beta) Awesome! Would it be possible to host an altstore.json file in the repo to allow for direct installation and updates via an altstore source? https://faq.altstore.io/distirubute-your-apps/make-a-source
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:36 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2023):

@UnixNight Do you know if this is against apples terms of service? I did a quick lookup and it seems like things are changing but in the past distributing ipa could get your apple developer account banned.

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2023): @UnixNight Do you know if this is against apples terms of service? I did a quick lookup and it seems like things are changing but in the past distributing ipa could get your apple developer account banned.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:37 +02:00
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@UnixNight commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2023):

@UnixNight Do you know if this is against apples terms of service? I did a quick lookup and it seems like things are changing but in the past distributing ipa could get your apple developer account banned.

I know that Paperback has been doing this and have been fine. They have their app in the App Store, a public and Patreon TestFlight, as well as instructions on how to side load. If you don't want to risk any trouble with a source then that's understandable and I guess discord announcements would be more than enough for update notifications

@UnixNight commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2023): > @UnixNight Do you know if this is against apples terms of service? I did a quick lookup and it seems like things are changing but in the past distributing ipa could get your apple developer account banned. I know that Paperback has been doing this and have been fine. They have their app in the App Store, a public and Patreon TestFlight, as well as instructions on how to side load. If you don't want to risk any trouble with a source then that's understandable and I guess discord announcements would be more than enough for update notifications
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:33:37 +02:00
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@binyaminyblatt commented on GitHub (Jun 23, 2025):

I made a repo it should auto update
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/binyaminyblatt/audiobookshelf-altstore-repo/refs/heads/pages/apps.json

@binyaminyblatt commented on GitHub (Jun 23, 2025): I made a repo it should auto update https://raw.githubusercontent.com/binyaminyblatt/audiobookshelf-altstore-repo/refs/heads/pages/apps.json
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