{"id":17666,"date":"2026-06-19T15:46:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/altstore-pal-now-available-in-brazil-as-apple-flips-the-switch-on-alternative\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:46:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:46:03","slug":"altstore-pal-now-available-in-brazil-as-apple-flips-the-switch-on-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/altstore-pal-now-available-in-brazil-as-apple-flips-the-switch-on-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"AltStore PAL now available in Brazil as Apple flips the switch on alternative\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The topic AltStore PAL now available in Brazil as Apple flips the switch on alternative\u2026<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

Brazilian users can now download AltStore PAL on their iPhones, as Apple has officially enabled alternative app marketplaces as part of a broader set of changes to the app distribution and payment rules in the country. Here are the details.<\/p>\n

Following months of preparations and a years-long regulatory battle in Brazil, Apple has now enabled alternative app marketplaces in the country.<\/p>\n

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As a result, Brazilian users can officially install AltStore PAL on their iPhones, and even set it as their default marketplace under Settings > Apps > App Installation.<\/p>\n

Update: To celebrate the launch, AltStore is offering 1 month of free access to their Patreon for users.<\/p>\n

Once installed, Brazilian users can explore AltStore\u2019s app catalog by category, including Games, Photo & Video, and Utilities, and can further expand the storefront by adding other sources.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re physically located in Brazil, here are AltStore\u2019s\u00a0official steps\u00a0to install AltStore PAL. Make sure you are using Safari, signed into a Brazilian App Store account, and your device is running iOS 26.5 or later:<\/p>\n

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\u200d1. Tap \u201cDownload\u201d [on the button on\u00a0https:\/\/altstore.io\/download] and a \u201cMarketplace Installation\u201d alert will appear asking you to allow downloads from AltStore LLC<\/p>\n

2. Open the Settings app and there will be a new option, \u201cAllow Marketplace From AltStore LLC\u201d at the top under your Apple ID. Select \u201cAllow\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Return to [https:\/\/altstore.io\/download], tap \u201cDownload\u201d again, and another prompt to install will then appear. Select \u201cInstall App Marketplace\u201d<\/p>\n

With today\u2019s launch, Brazil joins Japan and the European Union as regions where alternative app marketplaces are allowed on iOS.<\/p>\n

In Brazil\u2019s case, the move comes after a settlement with CADE, the country\u2019s competition watchdog, which, in addition to alternative marketplaces, opened iOS alternative payment systems.<\/p>\n