altstoreio / altstoreio/AltStore

Install fail after trying to restore or install a deactivated app

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Description

I had an app that I wanted to temporarily deactivate. I did so about a week ago but now want to restore it (or at least install clean). I get the same error message for both methods:

Failed to verify code signature of /var/installd/Library/Caches/com.apple.mobile.installd.staging/temp.6B1iCZ/extracted/App.app/Frameworks/BionicReading.framework : 0xe8008015 (A valid provisioning profile for this executable was not found.)

I tried deleting the deactivated app and installing clean but I get the same error. Please advise. I am happy to troubleshoot.

I know there are some similar threads but making my own since this has to do with a previously working app that was deactivated.

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Research direction

No source files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing both restore and clean-install paths for a deactivated app and inspect the provisioning-profile failure around BionicReading.framework. Done means identifying whether AltStore causes the stale signature state and documenting or fixing the install path so the app can be restored or installed successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, 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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