This post introduces you to free software that will take care of your .ipa applications installation outside of iTunes. The name of this wonderful software is called i-Funbox. This software saves you a whole lot of stress and inconveniences encountered while trying to install or transfer applications that you didn’t download from iTunes or App Store to your iDevice. In a nutshell, you will learn how to transfer .ipa files with i-funbox after reading this article
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iFunbbox Description
Now, for example, you download a .ipa file from any other source other than through iTunes or your Mobile phone’s App Store then you may be wondering how to install this application to your phone.
Well, the recommended method is, of course, synchronizing through iTunes. However, not all apps can be installed through iTunes. Besides if like, for example, you won’t only want to add just an application then you won’t find the long process of iTunes Sync Funny at all. To cut all these stories short, you can read the short description of how i-Funbox works below.
The iPhone is a great device, no doubt about it: but it’s got a closed file management system that ties you to iTunes – that is, until now.
About iFunbox
Now you can use iFunBox, a powerful file manager for iPhone and iPod Touch that enables you to browse the contents of your Apple device as if it was just one more removable drive attached to the computer. What’s more, it doesn’t require any special hack.
All you have to do is plug your iPhone or iPod Touch to the PC and launch the program – no installation required. iFunBox will immediately read the contents of the device and display it in a double-pane interface, with the folder structure on the left side and the data stored in the selected folder on the right side.
With iFunBox you can easily transfer files between the iPhone or iPod and the computer, take advantage of the device’s storage and use it as a portable USB disk, and make backup copies of all your music and video files. iFunBox also lets you convert and upload an image to the iPhone as wallpaper, but unfortunately, this function requires a jailbreak.
iFunBox lets you make the most of your iPhone or iPod Touch by providing you with a full-featured file browser that helps transfer data between your Apple device and your computer.
I-FUNBOX PROS & CONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW:
Pros
- No installation required
- Easy access to iPhone’s contents
- Support for drag-and-drop
Cons
- Some functions require a jailbroken iPhone
Despite the fact that i-Funbox performs a whole lot of other functions, i will limit myself to explaining how you can install apps into your iPhone via i-FunBox.
How to Install/Transfer .ipa files with i-funbox Applications With i-Funbox
- First off, Download i-Funbox for windows or Mac here
- Next, follow my screenshots below to complete the remaining steps.
After installing the software the software interface looks exactly like the picture above,
- The next step is for you to locate the .ipa file you want to install as shown above
- Now, you can see in my case I was trying to install “Real_Steel_1_1_8.ipa.” you will need to monitor the installation of the application through the progress bar of i-Funbox.
- Once the installation is successful or otherwise, you will be notified through the application window as shown above.
Hurray! you can see that I have successfully installed the application as shown in my springboard above. If you encounter any problem with the use of this software you can easily drop your comment below.
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