altstoreio / altstoreio/AltStore

BUG: Altstore takes equivalent space of the app it signed.

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Description

So for example, If I install a 50mb through altstore, altstore itself also takes up an extra 50mb space after it has signed the app.
This is very annoying for 16gb device users. Please fix asap.

Device: iPhone 6s Plus
iOS version: 15.6RC

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No files or tests are named. Start by reproducing the install on an iPhone 6s Plus running iOS 15.6RC and measure storage before and after signing a 50 MB app. Done means AltStore no longer retains an additional copy of the signed app.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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