I haven't noticed this problem before today - I went to download an iOS app from the App Store to my M1 MBP, and it just won't download. I tried a few different apps just to check, and none of them download. I've been able to download Mac apps from the App Store just fine.
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iOS Apps not loading from App Store?
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I had a bizarre issue with the Mac app store in general earlier, Djay by Algoriddim had an update, but kept saying could not be updated.
I also just noticed another unusual thing in Mac app store whereby apps already installed show a cloud icon, I pressed and it changed to 'OPEN' - The Mac App Store has some weird bug happening maybe...
I haven't ever tried to install a IOS app though, maybe I should try
I haven't ever tried to install a IOS app though, maybe I should try
I have the same issue on the M1 Mini! I wanted to try out iOS apps for the first time on the M1 but they won’t load.
Ah I wasn't aware that iOS apps could now run on M1 Macs. I thought this feature was still in the alpha stages?
It has been official since the release of Big Sur on M1 Macs. I only use one iPadOS app but it works very well. Other apps, don't work well at all. It depends on how the developer wrote the iOS app though Apple has made some improvements since 11.2 so I might revisit some apps that were unusable before.
I may have misunderstood something, but I was hoping for some clarification.
As I understand it Apple made it so you can’t download ipa files from the Mac App Store on M1 devices, but is actually running them something they’ve changed in either the MacOS or in the ipa files themselves that prevents ipa files from loading. Like, if I have the ipa downloaded (not from iMazing or something like that) can I still run the ipa file or is it blocked by the MacOS completely?
I ask because if I can run iOS apps on an M1 Mac that a tick for the Pro column for justifying the costs. I can’t tell you how fast my battery drains when playing Sky. 😅
As I understand it Apple made it so you can’t download ipa files from the Mac App Store on M1 devices, but is actually running them something they’ve changed in either the MacOS or in the ipa files themselves that prevents ipa files from loading. Like, if I have the ipa downloaded (not from iMazing or something like that) can I still run the ipa file or is it blocked by the MacOS completely?
I ask because if I can run iOS apps on an M1 Mac that a tick for the Pro column for justifying the costs. I can’t tell you how fast my battery drains when playing Sky. 😅
I can't currently download any of the iOS & iPadOS listed in my purchases on the Mac App Store. I think that the Mac App Store is having some temporary problems and not that they disabled this feature.
Brand New MacBook Pro M1, Big Sur 11.2.2. I have yet to find an iOS app that I have been able to install. I heard that a lot of devs are not going to let their iOS apps run on the M1 MacOS, but I really really want to test running iOS on the M1. If anyone has any hacks or ways to get around this please post..
The download option from the App Store Spins for a second, then stops...
The download option from the App Store Spins for a second, then stops...
I understand people can’t download from the store, but if you already or still have the ipa file and are on the newest macOS can you still load them? Not download them; run them? I have some ipa files and if I can run them (not worried about downloading new just yet as I tackle one problem at a time) then that’s something at least.
I have several iOS apps that I downloaded last week. Still working today. Haven't tried to download a new one today.
Hopefully not otherwise these IPAs would be pirated and injected with a mother truck load of malware and spyware.
Not true.
Installing original IPA (which belongs to your AppleID) - is never a problem and in this context sideloading on M1 means exactly that. It works.
Older iTunes were also backing up IPAs this way.
This is useful if you want to keep older version of the app - which is original and belongs to your AppleID.
iOS (and MacOS) check for 2 things on IPA:
- the valid Apple Developer Certificate (renewed yearly)
- your AppleID signature of the IPA (proof of ownership)
Where piracy/malware are at play?
iOS can accept sideloading of non-Appstore IPAs (pirated or with malware - or both) without jailbreaking.
Most of (illegal) 3rd party Appstores are "providing" these modified IPAs.
If they provide them for free - apps will work but will require reinstall after 7 days, as they are signed with free AppleID.
If you are required to pay subscription - apps will work without time limit (as sellers use the money is used to fund Apple Developer Certificate)
However Apple tracks down these misused Developer Certificates - and you may be required again to reinstall the app. Plus your "subscription" is out of your hands - at mercy of Apple towards that "fallen" developer.
Pointless, its better to pay on Apple Store once and have the app forever.
Second - indeed - malware is a risk.
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