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How to install TrollStore on iOS 17 Using TrollRestore

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How to install TrollStore on iOS 17 Using TrollRestore
How to install TrollStore on iOS 17 Using TrollRestore

It’s finally here! If you want to install TrollStore on iOS 17.0, a new installation method called TrollRestore has been released.

This new method is completely different from the previous TrollStore installation methods such as TrollInstallerX, or TrollMisaka.

It’s now officially possible to install TrollStore on all supported iOS versions, including iOS 17.0, on all devices. This does include newer device models with A12 or newer SoC.

Are you looking to install TrollStore on iOS 14.0 – iOS 16.x or iOS 17.0 BETA? You need TrollInstallerX instead.

You can also use TrollRestore, as it works on iOS/iPadOS 15.2 – 16.7 RC (20H18) and 17.0.

What iOS 17 versions are supported?

Using the new TrollRestore tool, you can install TrollStore on all devices (new or old), on all builds of iOS 17.0.

The builds supported are the following:

  • 21A326
  • 21A327
  • 21A329
  • 21A331

iOS 17.0.1 or newer is not supported because the CoreTrust exploit that powers TrollStore was patched on those versions.

It’s unlikely a new CoreTrust bug will be released anytime soon, so do not update because you’ll lose access to TrollStore pretty much forever.

Besides iOS 17.0, the new TrollRestore also supports iOS 15.0 – 16.7 RC (20H18) and it may even support iOS 14, but during tests there have been some issues with those builds.

TrollStore on iOS 17.0 using TrollRestore
TrollStore on iOS 170 using TrollRestore

How to install TrollStore on iOS 17

To install TrollStore on iOS 17.0 using the new TrollRestore you need to have a computer nearby. The way this new installation method works seems to involve restoring a modified backup, so a computer is necessary.

The new TrollRestore supports Windows, macOS as well as Linux, so no matter what PC you have handy, it should work.

Please follow the instructions below to install TrollStore on iOS 17:

1. Prerequisites for TrollRestore

To ensure the device is ready for TrollStore installation, please do the following tasks before attempting the installation:

  1. Disable Find My iPhone. This is important because this method restores a modified iOS backup which interferes with FMI.
  2. Install the latest version of Python3 for your Operating System.
  3. Ensure you run a compatible iOS 17 build, such as iOS 17.0.
  4. Install a System app from the App Store, such as Tips.

2. Installing TrollStore with TrollRestore

That’s about all you need to get started with TrollStore installation. With all the elements in place, let’s install TrollStore on iOS 17.0.

On Windows:

  1. Make sure iTunes is installed.
  2. Download the TrollStore.EXE binary from https://github.com/JJTech0130/TrollRestore/releases
  3. Run the TrollRestore.EXE binary.
  4. When asked about an app name, type Tips or the system app you installed.
  5. Your device will reboot by itself when complete.

For Linux and macOS, follow the instructions below:

  1. Open the Terminal and run this command: git clone https://github.com/JJTech0130/TrollRestore
  2. In Terminal type: cd TrollRestore
  3. Install the requirements by typing pip install -r requirements.txt and wait for it to finish.
  4. Now type: python3 trollstore.py –udid YOUR_DEVICE_UDID (replace with your real UDID, can be found with ideviceinfo or in Finder)
  5. You will get a prompt saying Enter the app name: type Tips or the system app you decided to install.
  6. Reboot your phone.
  7. Open the Tips app or the system app you replaced in step 5.
  8. Tap to install TrollStore on your device.
  9. Launch TrollStore from the Home Screen on iOS 17.
Running TrollRestore on macOS Terminal to install TrollStore on iOS 17.0
Running TrollRestore on macOS Terminal to install TrollStore on iOS 170

That’s all! Enjoy TrollStore and do NOT update!

Final thoughts

It looks like a proper installation method for TrollStore on iOS 17.0 is finally available. This method is not using a jailbreak exploit, so it’s 100% reliable as long as you follow the steps correctly.

TrollStore allows you to install IPA applications and jailbreak tools without having to sign them, there’s no 7-days expiration for apps, and no 3 apps limit.

Apps installed via TrollStore are also much more powerful due to extra entitlements.

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GeoSn0w is an iOS and Jailbreak enthusiast who has been around for quite some time in the community. He developed his own jailbreaks before and is currently maintaining iSecureOS, one of the first iOS Anti-Malware tools for jailbroken devices. He also runs the iDevice Central on YouTube with over 149.000 Subscribers!

With over a decade of iOS jailbreak experience and several jailbreak tools built by him, GeoSn0w knows the jailbreak scene quite well having been part of several releases over the years.

GeoSn0w is also a programmer focused primarily on iOS App Development and Embedded programming. He codes in Swift, Objective-C and C, but also does PHP on the side.

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