How to Install TrollStore

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Last Updated: January 5, 2026

This wikiHow shows you how to install TrollStore on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. TrollStore is an app that permanently signs and installs IPAs, and is especially useful for jailbreaking, such as Taurine (iOS 14.x), Dopamine (iOS 15-16.6.1) and nathanlr (iOS 16.5.1-16.6.1, 16.7 RC & 17.0 on A12+ devices). TrollStore is compatible with iOS/iPadOS 14.0 through to 16.6.1, as well as 16.7 RC and 17.0, but the process of installing TrollStore varies depending on device model and iOS/iPadOS version.

Method 1

Method 1 of 5:

Using TrollHelperOTA (iOS/iPadOS 14.0-15.6.1)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS/iPadOS version. TrollHelperOTA is supported on A11 and earlier devices running iOS/iPadOS 15.0 to 15.4.1, and A12(X) and later devices running iOS/iPadOS 14.0 to 15.6.1.^{[1]
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- You can check the iOS/iPadOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About.^{[2]
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- A11 and earlier devices include:
  - iPhone 6S, 7, 8, X and SE (1st generation)
  - iPad 5th, 6th and 7th generations
  - iPad Air 2
  - iPad mini 4
  - iPad Pro 12.9 (1st and 2nd generations), 10.5 and 9.7
  - iPod touch (7th generation)
- A12(X) and later devices include:
  - iPhone XR, XS, 11 series, 12 series, 13 series, SE (2nd and 3rd generations)
  - iPad 8th and 9th generations
  - iPad Air 3rd, 4th and 5th generations
  - iPad mini 5th and 6th generations
  - iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd, 4th and 5th generations) and 11 (1st, 2nd and 3rd generations)
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Open Safari. The icon resembles a compass icon with blue circle on white background.^{[1]
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Install TrollHelperOTA. Copy and paste itms-services://?action=download-manifest&url=https://jailbreaks.app/cdn/plists/TrollHelper.plist into address bar and press the go key. Tap Install to install the app.^{[1]
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- That app is named "GTA Car Tracker", which the app itself is TrollHelper.
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Install TrollStore. Open the GTA Car Tracker app on your device, tap Register Persistence Helper and then tap Install TrollStore to install TrollStore.^{[1]
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- TrollStore should appear on the home screen.

Method 2

Method 2 of 5:

Using TrollInstallerX (iOS/iPadOS 14.0-16.6.1)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS/iPadOS version. TrollInstallerX is supported on A8(X) iPads running iPadOS 14.0 to 15.1.1, and A9(X) and later devices running iOS/iPadOS 14.0 to 16.6.1.^{[3]
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- You can check the iOS/iPadOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About.^{[2]
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- A8(X) iPads include:
  - iPad Air 2
  - iPad mini 4
- A9(X) and later devices include:
  - iPhone 6S, 7, 8, X, XR, XS, 11 series, 12 series, 13 series, 14 series, and SE (all generations)
  - iPad 5th through 10th generations
  - iPad Air 3rd, 4th and 5th generations
  - iPad mini 5th and 6th generations
  - iPad Pro 12.9 (1st through 6th generations)
  - iPad Pro 11 (1st through 4th generations)
  - iPad Pro 10.5
  - iPad Pro 9.7
  - iPod touch (7th generation)
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Download the necessary files. Download and install PlumeImpactor on your computer, and download the TrollInstallerX IPA on your computer.^{[3]
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- You also need iTunes (not the Microsoft Store version) if on Windows.
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Plug your device into your computer. Use USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to USB-C cable, Plug the Lightning or USB-C end into your device and USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[3]
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Install TrollInstallerX. Open PlumeImpactor on your computer and click Settings and Sign In. Enter your Apple Account details. Drag and drop the TrollInstallerX IPA into the main PlumeImpactor window. Install the IPA by clicking Install.^{[3]
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Enable Developer Mode (iOS/iPadOS 16 & later). On your device, go to Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Developer Mode and toggle that option. An alert will appear prompting to reboot your device. Tap Restart to reboot into developer mode.^{[3]
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Trust the developer. Go to Settings -> General -> Device Management -> [your Apple Account] on your device and tap Trust [your Apple Account] to trust the developer.^{[3]
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Install TrollStore. Open the TrollInstallerX app, and tap Install TrollStore and select the app you won’t use or have used the least, such as iTunes Store or Tips. After that, TrollStore is installed.^{[3]
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- On iOS/iPadOS 16.5.1-16.6.1 on A15/A16/M2 devices, as well as iOS/iPadOS 16.6-16.6.1 on A12/A13/A14/M1 devices, you also need to open the app selected as persistence helper and tap Install TrollStore.
  - A12, A13, A14 and M1 devices include iPhone XR, XS, 11 and 12 series, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd through 5th generations), iPad Pro 11 (1st through 3rd generations), iPad Air (3rd through 5th generations) and iPad mini (5th generation).
  - A15, A16 and M2 devices include iPhone 13 and 14 series, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9 (6th generation), iPad Pro 11 (4th generation) and iPad mini (6th generation).

Method 3

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Using TrollInstallerMDC (iOS/iPadOS 15.0-15.7.1 / 16.0-16.1.2)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS/iPadOS version. TrollInstallerMDC is supported on devices running iOS/iPadOS 15.0 to 15.7.1 and 16.0 to 16.1.2.^{[5]
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- You can check the iOS/iPadOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About.^{[2]
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Download the necessary files. Download and install PlumeImpactor on your computer, and download the TrollInstallerMDC IPA on your computer.^{[5]
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- You also need iTunes (not the Microsoft Store version) if on Windows.
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Plug your device into your computer. Use USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to USB-C cable, Plug the Lightning or USB-C end into your device and USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[5]
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Install TrollInstallerMDC. Open PlumeImpactor on your computer and click Settings and Sign In. Enter your Apple Account details. Drag and drop the TrollInstallerMDC IPA into the main PlumeImpactor window. Install the IPA by clicking Install.
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Enable Developer Mode (iOS/iPadOS 16 & later). On your device, go to Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Developer Mode and toggle that option. An alert will appear prompting to reboot your device. Tap Restart to reboot into developer mode.^{[4]
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Trust the developer. Go to Settings -> General -> Device Management -> [your Apple Account] on your device and tap Trust [your Apple Account] to trust the developer.^{[5]
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Install TrollStore. Open the TrollInstallerMDC app, and wait until "Successfully replaced Tips binary" appears. Close that app, open Tips app and tap Install TrollStore to install TrollStore. After TrollStore is installed, open the TrollStore app, and tap Settings and Install Persistence Helper and select the Tips app.^{[5]
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Method 4

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Using TrollRestore (iOS/iPadOS 15.2-16.6.1 / 16.7 RC / 17.0)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS/iPadOS version. TrollRestore is supported on devices running iOS/iPadOS 15.2 to 16.6.1, 16.7 RC (20H18) and 17.0.^{[6]
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- You can check the iOS/iPadOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About.^{[2]
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Disable Find My on your device. On your device, go to Settings -> [your Apple Account] -> Find My -> Find My iPhone or Find My iPad and turn off that toggle. You might be prompted to enter your Apple Account password.^{[6]
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Download necessary software. Download and install the latest version of Python 3 on your computer. Download the appropriate version of TrollRestore for your computer. Extract the file if on macOS/Linux.^{[6]
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- You also need iTunes (not the Microsoft Store version) if on Windows.
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Plug your device into your computer. Use USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to USB-C cable, Plug the Lightning or USB-C end into your device and USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[6]
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Inject TrollStore Helper. Go to the folder where TrollRestore is located. Open the TrollRestore file (macOS/Windows) or run python3 trollstore.py. Type the app you won’t use or have used the least on your device, such as iTunes Store or Tips.^{[6]
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- If on Linux, install dependencies before doing this step by opening a terminal window in that folder and running pip3 install -r requirements.txt.
- After doing all these steps so far in this method, TrollStore Helper should be restored and your device should be rebooted.
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Install TrollStore. Open the app you set during TrollStore Helper injection and tap Install TrollStore. After installation, the device should respring and should have TrollStore app installed. After TrollStore is installed, open the TrollStore app, and tap Settings and Install Persistence Helper and select the Tips app.^{[6]
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Method 5

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Using TrollMisaka (iOS/iPadOS 14.0-15.8.5)

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Make sure you have a compatible device running the compatible iOS/iPadOS version. TrollMisaka is supported on devices running iOS/iPadOS 14.0 to 15.8.5.^{[8]
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- You can check the iOS/iPadOS version by going to Settings -> General -> About.^{[2]
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Download the necessary files. Download and install PlumeImpactor on your computer, and download the TrollMisaka IPA on your computer.^{[8]
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- You also need iTunes (not the Microsoft Store version) if on Windows.
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Plug your device into your computer. Use USB-A to Lightning or USB-A to USB-C cable, Plug the Lightning or USB-C end into your device and USB-A end into your computer. Trust the connection on your computer and on your device.^{[8]
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Install TrollMisaka. Open PlumeImpactor on your computer and click Settings and Sign In. Enter your Apple Account details. Drag and drop the TrollMisaka IPA into the main PlumeImpactor window. Install the IPA by clicking Install.^{[8]
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Trust the developer. Go to Settings -> General -> Device Management -> [your Apple Account] on your device and tap Trust [your Apple Account] to trust the developer.^{[8]
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Add TrollMisaka keyboard. Open and suspend (do not fully close) the TrollMisaka app. Go to Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Keyboards -> Add New Keyboard… on your device and select TrollMisaka. Tap TrollMisaka, turn on Allow Full Access and tap Allow. Open TrollMisaka app again and open app switcher, then reboot your device.^{[8]
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Inject TrollStore Helper. After rebooting, swipe down from the center of home screen to access search and keyboard. Hold the globe icon on the keyboard and tap TrollMisaka from the list, then tap kopen and Install TrollStore.^{[8]
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- If the TrollMisaka keyboard crashes, try this step again or use Safari.
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Install TrollStore. Open TrollMisaka app from App Switcher, then tap Install TrollStore. After installation, the device should respring and should have TrollStore app installed. After TrollStore is installed, open the TrollStore app, and tap Settings and Install Persistence Helper and select the Tips app.^{[8]
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