The process is free, its easy, and it only take a couple minutes.

after you snag all that ready, its time to decide which app you want to install.

There are two different methods for sideloading apps onto iOS.

Well walk you through both methods here, starting with taking an app made for jailbroken phones.

If you want to use source code instead, go ahead and skip down to Method two.

Which you use depends on the app youre trying to build.

In this example, well use the media center appKodi, but the process should work other apps.

This is an unsupported installation method using unverified software, so your mileage will vary.

So, for example, Kodi will work fine, but something likeWinterboardwill not.

Download and installXcode 7.

Open up Xcode and click Xcode > Preferences and tap the + button in the Accounts panel.

key in your Apple ID details.

This will turn your Apple ID into a free developer account.

Now Xcode is all set up and youre ready to move on.

Download theKodi DEB file.

Open Xcode and opt for Create New Xcode project option.

Then select Single View software and click Next.

Under product name, jot down in the name of the app in the first box.

key in in a unique name under organization identifier (use something like com.yourname.kodi).

see to it Swift is set for the language and your version of iOS is set under Development Target.

Once thats complete, youll see an exclamation point and a note complaining about provisioning profiles.

nudge the Fix Issue button.

Sign in with your Apple ID if necessary.

From the drop-down menu, select your development team (this is usually just your name).

Thats it for this portion.

This requires an extra bit of software, but is a pretty simple process.

Unzip the file and open up App Signer.

smack the Browse button and choose the DEB file you downloaded in step two.

Under the Signing certificate option, poke the drop-down menu and select your account.

Under provisioning profile, smack the drop-down menu and select your app (in our example its com.yourname.kodi).

Youve now created a signed IPA file that you’re free to install on your gadget through Xcode.

Step Four: Install Your App

Go back to Xcode and click Window > Devices.

Now, the app will be sent to your iOS equipment.

It can take a little time, so let it do its thing.

Head to tweaks > General > Profiles and unit Management.

Find your Apple ID account and select Trust.

Now you’re able to open all the apps you create on your iOS unit.

Youll usually find these projects on sites where people can easily host their own code, likeGitHub.

Head toGamma Thingys GitHub pageand grab the Download ZIP button to download the source code.

Unzip the resulting archive, and find the file inside with the XCODEPROJ extension.

Double-click to open it up in Xcode.

Xcode should open with the correct project loaded, ready for signing.

Now you gotta build the project and sign the code.

This requires that you make a couple of changes to the project file you loaded in the previous step.

Plug your iOS machine into your system and open up Xcode.

Click Product > Destination > Your iOS machine.

Select your Apple ID from the Team drop-down menu.

smack the Fix Issue button and sign in with your Apple ID (if necessary).

Now you just need to plant the app.

Illustration by Fruzsina Kuhari.