Last Updated on 2 years by admin
As we previously reported. The MacOS 12.1 upgrade recently broke AltServer Mail plugin. However, we had faith that an upgrade to support macOS Monterey 12.1 would be released soon. Now it has now become a reality. The faulty email plugin has been resolved in AltServer 1.4.8. Thanks to the developer now we can continue using the
Upgrading AltServer from 1.4.7 to 1.4.8
Usually, a beta version comes out first. However, this time the 1.4.8 update was released as a final version. Any MacOS Monterey user can directly use the update by accessing AltStore and selecting Check for Updates option.
If you haven’t tried out AltServer yet, then the latest update is available through the link – altserver download. Altserver mac and Windows both versions are available.
Why use AltServer?
One of the reasons is that jailbreakers who utilize side-loadable jailbreak applications like Odyssey, Taurine, and unc0ver have grown to rely on AltServer for app signing. Also, no matter the developer account is paid or free. It is supporting signing apps without an issue.
Though most of us use Alt Server for Jailbreaking, it can be used for signing any modified ipa file. Even the apps that are not allowed by AppStore can be used with the help of sideloading though AltServer.
To fully utilize the features of AltServer / AltStore for jailbreaking we have detailed guides.
- Unc0ver v7.0.0 is NOW OUT with iOS 14.4 – iOS 14.5.1 Jailbreak with Fugu14
- Taurine Jailbreak released for iOS 14 – iOS 14.3 Jailbreak
- PlankFilza released for iOS 14 to iOS 14.3 – A modified version of the Filza file explorer
- TetherBootX32 semi-tethered iOS 10.3.4 jailbreak tool for iPhone 5
What is AltServer and What is AltStore
AltServer is an application that sits on your Mac or Windows pc. It listens to incoming connections from AltStore.
AltStore installed on iPhone or iPad. It is just another app. However, it supports installing Apps out of Apple Store or any unsigned application.
