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Installing the Pebble app on iOS with Sideloadly - Rebble (Now)Official Installation Guide by robonxt

NOTICE:

Rebble have an official official guide based on this, so please follow their guide on their website at help.rebble.io/sideload-ios-app.

Please direct your questions and suggestions to the helpful people in the official Rebble Discord Server

This guide is in maintenance mode. I am only keeping this guide up as a archive and for those who stumble upon it through old links.

Thank you for all the support, and long live Pebble and Rebble!

Installing the Pebble app on iOS with Sideloadly

Looking for download links? Go to the end of the guide (See downloads below)!


The Pebble app is no longer on the App Store.

No worries! If you have an Apple ID, you can install the app yourself!

Please note that you have to do this every 7 days for the app to keep working.

If you don't redo the process after a week, your Pebble will still receive notifications.

(written by robonxt, last updated on June 6, 2022)

What we are going to do:

  1. Install Sideloadly on the computer
  2. Download Pebble IPA
  3. Use Sideloadly to sideload the Pebble IPA file onto the iOS device

Requirements:

  • Apple ID (Apple ID account)
  • Computer (Windows 10, or macOS 10.14 and higher) with internet access
  • iOS device (iOS 7 or higher) with internet access
  • Cable for iOS device
  • (Optional) Latest iCloud and iTunes installed

Before starting:

  • Read this guide carefully!
  • Make sure that...
    • Computer is connected to the internet
    • iOS device is connected to the internet
    • iOS device is not connected to the computer

[INFORMATION BOXES] If you see this, then it is important!


Installation:

  1. Download the appropriate Pebble IPA on your computer.

    [IMPORTANT] If you have a...

  2. Download and install Sideloadly on your computer.
  3. Connect your iOS device. There may be a popup on the iOS device asking to trust the computer, press Allow.
  4. Run Sideloadly. At some point, there will be a popup that asks for your Apple ID. Enter your email and password.

    [INFO]: Depending on your device, you may need to go into Advanced Options and tick the appropriate boxes.

  5. Click on the IPA icon. Select the Pebble IPA you downloaded in step #1. Press "Start".

    [INFO]: Make sure your device is showing in the dropdown list named "iDevice" before pressing "Start"!

  6. The Pebble app is now installed. If "Untrusted Developer" pops up, simply go to the Settings app > General > Device Management > (your Apple ID email) and click on "Trust (your Apple ID email)" The Pebble app should now have a "Verified" on that same settings page.
  7. Go to the Rebble website and create a Rebble account (or sign in if you already have one).
  8. Click the "Switch to Rebble" button.
  9. Redo steps 3-6 every week.
  10. Profit!

Help:

  • If you have sideloading issues, try installing the latest iTunes and iCloud before starting the process.

    For Windows users: DO NOT DOWNLOAD THE MICROSOFT STORE VERSION. Download and install from Apple's website.

  • If the app does not start, go to the Settings app > General > Device Management > (your Apple ID email). The Pebble app should now have a "Verified" status. If not, repeat steps 3-6.
  • If Sideloadly does not work for you, try using AltStore*.
*may be added in a future guide update

If you experience any problems that this guide did not resolve, please join the Rebble Discord server (See links below) and ask in the #rebble-help channel; a helpful volunteer will be glad to help you out!

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@tucq88
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tucq88 commented Apr 4, 2023

today i tried to install the Pebble app with iOS 13.3 using sideloadly as usual which in the process (had to enter the apple id password) probably led to apple considering this a security risk. i had to reset my apple id password. did anyone have the same problem?

Having the same problem with you @pascii-pixelzauberer . Worst is if your Apple ID is linked with Apple Developer Program or Apple Enterprise, you may not even use it. So for best ready, use a brand new Apple ID.

@TeMana0181
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I have this message, (i want install and a iphone 15 pro with ios 17.5 You are not allowed to perform this operation. Please check with one of your Team Admins, or, if you need further assistance, please contact Apple Developer Program Support. https://developer.apple.com/support. What can i do (i,m not a developer)

@VladimirSinitsin
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Hi everyone, I had an android phone so this is my first install. Followed all the steps but i get this message. Macbook, iphone 16 pro

@VladimirSinitsin
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[Solution] I found the IPA file without checking the device in Discord Rebble:
https://discord.com/channels/221364737269694464/461686541027377152/1242621833686028325

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