How to install TrollStore on iOS 17

TrollRestore is an installer for TrollStore on iOS/iPadOS versions 15.2 to 16.7 RC (20H18) and 17.0. It works by replacing a system app of your choice with a TrollHelper binary, which you can then open to install TrollStore. TrollRestore uses backups to restore the original app after installation.

Supported versions include iOS/iPadOS 15.2 to 16.7 RC (20H18) and iOS 17.0, covering all four builds: 21A326, 21A327, 21A329, and 21A331. While you can install TrollStore on iOS 17.0.1 and newer, it won't be able to install IPA files because the CoreTrust exploit was patched in iOS 17.0.1.

TrollRestore has been released as an open-source project, and the sparserestore exploit is also public. This has led to new applications like misakaX and Nugget. The first tool use the sparserestore exploit and provides a graphical interface for installing TrollStore on iOS 17, making it perfect if you prefer not to use the command line.

No matter which option you choose, all will allow you to install TrollStore on iOS 17.0. My preferred method is using misakaX, but in this TrollStore installation guide, I will show you how to use all apps.

Requirements

• TrollRestore for Windows, Linux, or macOS.
• iOS 17.0 (21A326, 21A327, 21A329, and 21A331).
• Installed a system app like the Tips app for replacement.
• Installed the latest version of python3.
• Disabled Find My on the device.
• macOS: A Mac with macOS 12 (Monterey) or higher. macOS 11 may work but has not been tested.
• Windows: A PC running Windows 10 or higher. iTunes must be installed.

TrollRestore doesn't provide a full persistence helper; it only replaces the main binary of a system app with an embedded TrollHelper. After installing TrollStore, it's recommended to set up a proper persistence helper using the same app you used with TrollRestore. Because TrollRestore relies on backups, the only way to fully restore the original app is to delete it and reinstall it from the App Store.

It should theoretically support iOS 14, but during our testing, we experienced issues restoring the backup to an iOS 14 device. Therefore, using TrollStore on a device below iOS 15 has been disabled for the time being.

How to install TrollStore on iOS 17.0 using TrollRestore

To install TrollStore on iOS 17.0 with TrollRestore, follow the steps:

1. Open the terminal app and clone the repository.
   

   git clone https://github.com/qbap/TrollRestore

2. Open the TrollRestore folder uisng cd.
   

   cd TrollRestore

3. Install the required component with the pip package manager.
   

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Execute the following command to connect to the device via your UDID.
   

   python3 trollstore.py --udid 00008020-001535283CC3002E

5. Enter the system app to be replaced eg. Tips.
   

   Enter the app name: Tips

6. Reboot your iPhone or iPad.
7. Open the Tips app from the Home Screen
8. Install TrollStore on a supported iOS/iPadOS device.
9. Open TrollStore from the Home Screen.

How to install TrollStore on iOS 17.0 using misakaX

misakaX is a new app that allows you to customize and unlock hidden features on Apple devices from both Windows and macOS. It was created by straight-tamago and little_34306, the developers of the Misaka tweak manager. The latest version also lets you install TrollStore on iOS 17.0 from macOS and Windows.

To install TrollStore on iOS 17.0 from macOS with misakaX, follow the steps:

Step 1. Install the latest version of misakaX for Windows or macOS.

Step 2. Open misakaX and switch to the TrollStore tab.

Step 3. Connect your iPhone to your computer and trust the device.

Step 4. Turn off Find My iPhone on your device and make sure the Tips app is installed.

Step 5. Click on 'Install TrollStore' inside the miskaX app.

Step 6. Turn Find My back on if you use this feature.

Step 7. Open Tips.app (TrollStore Helper) from the Home Screen and install TrollStore.

The Windows version of misakaX offers the same features and a similar graphical interface, with only minor changes. Unlike other versions, misakaX for Windows doesn't require the installation of any third-party components, as all necessary Python libraries are included. However, installing TrollStore on iOS 17 with misakaX on a Windows PC does require iTunes downloaded from the Apple website.

Written by

Kuba Pawlak

Kuba has over 20 years of experience in journalism, focusing on jailbreak since 2012. He has interviewed professionals from various companies. Besides journalism, Kuba specializes in video editing and drone flying. He studied IT at university before his writing career.

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