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ByteLoader. Sideload apps onto your iPhone from Windows. Free, with your own Apple ID.

ByteLoader is a free Windows app that signs IPA files with your own Apple ID and installs them on an iPhone or iPad over USB. No jailbreak, no paid developer account, no subscription.

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Category
Windows app for iOS sideloading
Platform
Windows 10 / 11 · iPhone and iPad over USB
Pricing
Free. No subscription, no paid tier.
Made by
ByteKnot Labs

Why ByteLoader

Built around a few things done well.

  • A free Apple ID is enough

    No paid Apple Developer membership. ByteLoader creates the certificate, app IDs and provisioning profile from a normal Apple ID.

  • No jailbreak

    Works with a stock iPhone or iPad on iOS 16 or later. Nothing about the device changes except the apps you install.

  • The IPA never leaves your PC

    Signing happens on your Windows machine. Your password goes only to Apple, and the app collects no data at all.

  • Knows when apps expire

    Free Apple ID signatures last 7 days. ByteLoader shows the exact expiry and a countdown for every app it installed.

How it works

Up and running in four steps.

  1. 01

    Connect over USB

    Plug the iPhone or iPad into your Windows PC and tap Trust This Computer. ByteLoader lists the device.

  2. 02

    Sign in with your Apple ID

    Enter your Apple ID and the two-factor code from a trusted device. A free Apple ID works.

  3. 03

    Drop the IPA and install

    Drag the .ipa onto the window and press Install on device. Signing takes about half a minute.

  4. 04

    Turn on Developer Mode and trust

    On iOS 16 and later, enable Developer Mode and trust the certificate in Settings. The ByteLoader guide covers both.

FAQ

Questions people ask about ByteLoader.

What does ByteLoader run on?+

Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. It installs apps to an iPhone or iPad on iOS 16 or later over a USB cable. There is no macOS or Linux version.

Do I need a paid Apple Developer account?+

No. A free Apple ID works. Apps signed with it last 7 days, then you reinstall from ByteLoader.

Does ByteLoader require a jailbreak?+

No. ByteLoader works with stock, non-jailbroken iPhones and iPads.

Is ByteLoader really free?+

Yes. ByteLoader is free, with no subscription and no paid tier. Download it from the ByteLoader site.

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