altstoreio / altstoreio/AltStore

Altstore Version 1.7.3 (91) - Authentication error

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Description

When attempting to install/reinstall Altstore on iPhone 16 pro using Altstore classic 1.7.3, Authentication fails and gives error 3020

Steps to recreate:

Update to latest Altstore Sever macOs (91)
Attempt to install Altstore on device
Error 3020 thrown.

All credentials are confirmed accurate.

Reinstalling altstore 1.7.2 resolves the issue and Altstore can refresh/install.

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Research direction

Reproduce the authentication failure on an iPhone 16 Pro with AltStore Classic 1.7.3 and AltStore Server 91, then compare the same install flow with version 1.7.2. Trace the authentication path involved in error 3020; done means installing or reinstalling succeeds with correct credentials on 1.7.3.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, macos, swift
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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