Install app which was removed from App Store

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geohei Author

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Install app which was removed from App Store

Hi.

I have an app on my iPhone X (iOS 15.4.1) which connects to a Home

Automation system. Its manufacturer unfortunately stopped production 3

years ago. The app, as well as the Home Automation system, work

perfectly well. Subject manufacturer now also decided a few months ago

to take the app out of the Apple App Store.

Now, I would like to install the app on a friend's iPhone so that he can control my Home Automation system as well.

Is there any (?!) mean to get this app to his iPhone?

Many Thanks,

iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on May 13, 2022 7:01 AM

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Answer 1

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razmee209

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May 13, 2022 9:30 AM in response to geohei

geohei wrote:

Hi.

I have an app on my iPhone X (iOS 15.4.1) which connects to a Home

Automation system. Its manufacturer unfortunately stopped production 3

years ago. The app, as well as the Home Automation system, work

perfectly well. Subject manufacturer now also decided a few months ago

to take the app out of the Apple App Store.

Now, I would like to install the app on a friend's iPhone so that he can control my Home Automation system as well.

Is there any (?!) mean to get this app to his iPhone?

Many Thanks,

no

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geohei Author

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May 23, 2022 8:29 PM in response to razmee209

In fact it is possible.

I can login w/ my Apple account on my friend's iPhone and download that specific app from my purchased list. After that, I can logout from his iPhone and the app will work even though your ID is not logged in.

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geohei Author

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May 14, 2022 12:00 AM in response to razmee209

Not what I was hoping to hear, but thanks a lot for the answer!

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