I have a hardware device which allows me to stream live free to air tv over my wifi network. The manufacturer has decided to retire to product and has removed the app from the AppStore!?

So, next time I get a new phone I’ll be screwed.

I am not jailbroken, and the last time I was was a while ago.

I have a windows pc, iPhone 8, and iPad Air 2 at my disposal. Both devices have the app in question installed.

Ideally, I would be able to download the IPA and move it to a new device without having to side load it. At this point in my life I don’t really have the time and patience to jailbreak.

Do you guys have any ideas?

  • GregorGizeh@lemmy.world
    2·
    1 year ago

    Though I can’t add anything substantial, the last time I dabbled with jailbreaking my device it was shockingly simple. Essentially just visit a website, move an install slider to the right and wait 2 minutes. I don’t know if it still is this convenient, but I would guess so?

    • th3dogcow@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Most is tethered, so requires a PC to rejailbreak after reboot. Not ideal for a main device.

    • th3dogcow@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Data, yes. Apps which no longer exist on the AppStore, no. Apps are not migrated device to device. The new device is just directed to download the apps fresh from the AppStore.

  • iqwertyasdf@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Can you not re-download the app by going to the App store and taping your profile? I believe it works even if the app was removed from the store

    • th3dogcow@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      No, you cannot. I have multiple devices. I cannot download it on the devices which don’t have it, even if I go through my previous downloads.

      I just double checked, and it doesn’t even show up under purchases.