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installation of files *.ipa

I have several Apple device application files (.ipa). What is the procedure for installing them on iOS 16? Thank You!

iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 1, 2023 07:46 AM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2023 08:14 AM

Usual path to load apps (apps are a container with an IPA file type) is via the App Store, or via Xcode or Playgrounds app, or via TestFlight. Here? Ask whoever provided the IPA files to you. I’m not aware of a supported means to load a random IPA on current iOS and iPadOS versions, short of bypassing iOS or iPadOS security.

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Apr 1, 2023 08:14 AM in response to Kelvin506

Usual path to load apps (apps are a container with an IPA file type) is via the App Store, or via Xcode or Playgrounds app, or via TestFlight. Here? Ask whoever provided the IPA files to you. I’m not aware of a supported means to load a random IPA on current iOS and iPadOS versions, short of bypassing iOS or iPadOS security.

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