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Downloading .ipa files from other sources, is right or not recommended?

Hi,

I am Ishaq, I have a query and want to ask. I was searching for an educational learning .ipa file on app store but I was not successful to find it on the app store directly. When I search it on google and find it on a website . I click the download button of the required file and it redirects me to the app store where my required file was placed. I am worried to download it. may I need to download it from this link. ( even then it is placed on the apps store but the link was found by a third-party website). or I need to just skip it.


Please, guys, guide me honestly, what should I need to do?


thanks.

Ishaq


[Edited by Moderator]

iPhone XS

Posted on Mar 4, 2022 11:25 PM

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Posted on Mar 5, 2022 2:43 AM

It is recommended to download & install apps only from the App Store.

Downloading from unknown website may cause problems.

ipa files which are totally non trusted to install over your devices, can harm your data and even steal your data.


Call Apple in your region and ask about the app you are looking for, see: Contact Apple for support and service

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


See also -> Education - K-12 - Apple Teacher - Apple

& -> https://appleteacher.apple.com/#/home/resources



 



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 5, 2022 2:43 AM in response to MrIshaqAhmed

It is recommended to download & install apps only from the App Store.

Downloading from unknown website may cause problems.

ipa files which are totally non trusted to install over your devices, can harm your data and even steal your data.


Call Apple in your region and ask about the app you are looking for, see: Contact Apple for support and service

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


See also -> Education - K-12 - Apple Teacher - Apple

& -> https://appleteacher.apple.com/#/home/resources



 



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