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Well there is _one_ way but you're probably not going to like it

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I already use Android devices as well, thanks.

My guess is their way is to buy a dev account, which allows you to install apps for up to 1 year.

https://forums.developer.apple.com/forums/thread/91519

Been there, done that, gave up because it’s not a justifiable expense for individual use. Wrote a couple of Android apps instead but can't really use them daily.

Presumably you work in tech.

Every employer I’ve ever had will reimburse my personal dev account fee as an educational expense. Have you tried asking?

I work at Microsoft. Next question :)

Apple (and other tech companies) offer free versions of products to students, but they don't require you be a full time student. I take a class once a year in a topic that I am interested in, which qualifies me for these free programs. Classes can be as cheap as $25 if you're in WA.

https://atlc.apple.com/downloads/AppleDeveloperProgram_FeeWa...

Then you definitely get a free apple developer account.

No, because I am not in any pertinent product line. And I would never use corporate resources for personal use.

We must have a different benefits package

In the meantime I think Altserver works if you connect to a pc frequently enough

Tried that. And other alternatives I don’t remember right now. Still a hassle I don’t want to get into (and I have something like seven Proxmox nodes in the house). I just have other priorities and wish that this was as easy to do as in Android.

The EU adjust doesn’t get that, and probably never will, because the bureaucrats are more worried about impact to their industry lobbyists than to their citizens.

Ah that's disappointing, but as a fellow user I too found it too troublesome so I understand that.

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