iOS Installation

Installation

AltStore

Connect your device to a computer, install AltStore, and add the BlueArchive.Cafe app source. The source supports downloading, installing, and updating the client.

WARNING

With free-account self-signing, refresh the app every seven days. For AltStore refreshes, the device and computer must be on the same local network and AltServer must be running.

Enable AltServer at startup and background refresh in AltStore to help refresh the app automatically.

SideStore

Connect your device to a computer for the initial SideStore installation, then add the BlueArchive.Cafe app source to download, install, and update the client.

WARNING

With free-account self-signing, refresh the app every seven days. SideStore refreshes do not require a computer, but LocalDevVPN must be running on the device.

You can enable background refresh in SideStore to refresh the app automatically.

Manual self-signing

Download the iOS app package and use a signing tool such as Impactor or i4Tools. This method does not provide automatic client updates.

WARNING

With free-account self-signing, refresh the app every seven days. Connect to the computer, or enable Wi-Fi sync and keep both devices on the same local network.

In Impactor, you can enable launch at startup and automatic refresh when installing the app.

FAQ

How can I avoid refreshing every seven days?

The seven-day limit applies to free developer accounts. A paid developer account or a separately obtained signing certificate can avoid that specific limit, subject to its own validity period.

“Use of unauthorized apps” appears and the game closes

Possible causes include a jailbroken environment or a modified app package. Try restoring the environment or changing signing tools, and ensure the signing process does not modify the app package.