Tutorial How to Enable Wi-Fi Sideloading for Sideloadly! (Sideload IPAs over Wi-Fi)

[Rook 539.5k iPad Pro (2nd gen) 17.4 Donor]

Hey there!

In this topic we will go through how you can enable Wi-Fi sideloading in Sideloadly. The steps are quite simple, so let's get started!

 

Windows & macOS Instructions with iTunes

1. First of all, make sure you are using the latest iTunes web version. x64 - x32
2. Next, we need to connect our device via USB in order to enable the Wi-Fi connection. So go ahead and connect your iDevice via USB to your PC.
3. Once connected, open iTunes, trust your device if asked and click on the device you just connected then you will be presented with a summary of your device's information. Scroll down to the bottom of your summary.
4. This is where we need to enable the option "Sync with this device over Wi-Fi". Doing this makes iTunes detect your device wirelessly and then Sideloadly can too!
5. So simply enable that option & then click sync & done!
   
6. Now you can open Sideloadly and your device will display the Wi-Fi version from which you can easily sideload to it! If you have it connected via USB, it will display both options!

That's it! You're ready to sideload!

 

The instructions above are the same if you use an older macOS version with iTunes. However, if you have a newer macOS, iTunes comes built-in so the instructions are slightly different. But we got you covered!

 

Latest macOS Instructions 

1. Before we begin, make sure you have your device connected via USB so we can enable Wi-FI sideloading.
2. Now you will need to open Finder > Locations > Your Device. If you are asked to trust your device, please do so.
3. Inside the General tab, scroll all the way down and you will see the option "Show this iPad when on Wi-Fi".
   
4. Enable & then hit Apply & done!

That's all! You're ready to sideload via Wi-Fi!

 

NOTE If for some reason Sideloadly is not detecting your device, please connect via USB and click on the Repair (broken chain icon) option in Sideloadly as that will help with Wi-Fi detection. Also, please make sure your Windows/macOS & your iPhone/iPad are connected to the same Wi-Fi/LAN network otherwise they cannot see each other. Your device screen needs to be ON in order for it to be detected via Wi-Fi.

Updated December 28, 2021 by Rook

[Ahmedoo94 29.5k iPad Air (5th gen) Donor]

Nice Work! 

[LukeDXD 67.6k iPad Pro (4th, 12.9") 13]

Good Job! Nice Tutorial

[dopeboyb 0 iPhone 13 15.4.1]

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[Диман777 0 iPhone 11 15.5]

Hello. why can't sideloadly find my Apple ID? please help!

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[Lolite 5.6k iPhone 7 15.8.3]

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[deathsheadmoth 0 iPhone 13 Pro Max 17.1]

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[iOSkeptic 0 iPhone 14 Pro Max 17.2.1]

Sideloadly is still detecting my iPhone over Wi-Fi even though I have "Show this iPhone when on Wi-Fi" disabled, and is not appearing in Finder. I'm even able to sideload successfully. Is this normal?