PhotosBackup 0.0.1

Unsigned PhotosBackup.ipa for sideloading with SideStore / AltStore. SideStore re-signs it on device with your own Apple ID.

Commit: c97fea9 – Rename GPMCAuthProbe to PhotosBackup with onboarding, dashboard, and docs

Install SideStore

• Install LocalDevVPN on the iPhone.
• Install iloader on the Mac.
• Connect the iPhone by USB, trust the Mac, open iloader, sign in with your Apple Account, select the phone, and choose Install SideStore (Stable).
• On the iPhone, trust the developer profile under Settings → General → VPN & Device Management.
• Enable Developer Mode under Settings → Privacy & Security and restart.
• Connect LocalDevVPN, open SideStore, sign in using the same account, and refresh SideStore once before installing anything. These are SideStore's current official instructions. SideStore prerequisites · installation guide

Transfer and install the app

• AirDrop the IPA to the iPhone and save it in Files.
• Turn on LocalDevVPN.
• In SideStore, tap +, choose PhotosBackup.ipa, and install it.
• If asked whether to retain app extensions, keep Photos Backup Connect.
• Accept any certificate creation/revocation prompt.

Enable the Safari extension

• Go to Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions → Photos Backup Connect.
• Enable it.
• Allow access to accounts.google.com, or choose All Websites if that is the available option.

Test the complete connection

• Open Photos Backup.
• Follow the tutorial and open the Google login page.
• Sign in and tap I Agree.
• Open Safari's extension menu, select Photos Backup Connect, and tap Connect to App.
• Accept Safari's prompt to open Photos Backup.
• Confirm the app reports that the account was connected.
• Force-quit and reopen the app. If the account remains connected without the Keychain warning, real-device Keychain persistence is working.