Using Mods on iOS

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    Hey guys!

    I just read this thread about the community made A330 and I absolutely love that there are people out there doing this project, it looks awesome! In my knowledge, I always thought that there is no possibility to install mods (like new liveries, new aircrafts and addons) on iOS. This thread however made me get my hopes up: Is there actually a way to install mods on iOS (iPad)? I love supporting IPACS, but I'd love to support the community too! I'd love to add some other aircraft and liveries to my game to make it more realistic. I saw that there is an addon for example with ground crew/vehicles, which I'm desperately wishing for for months.

    Sooo if anyone can help out I'd be very thankful! What is sideloading and how does it work?

    Cheers!:P

    Avgeek near Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF)

    In Airbus we trust. Team Sidestick forever💙✈️🇪🇺

    Hi, as far as I know, iOS cannot allow users to browse Aerofly's local folders because of its closed system, and then cannot modify or import files. On the contrary, Android, Windows and even MacOS can be accessed, so plug-ins can be added in iOS, but you must obtain the permission to browse the folder. I don't know if this news has been announced abroad, but in my country, a file browser called 3105 has recently been released. It is open source on Github, but I didn't find the source link. Install this software, you can access the local files of Aerofly in iOS. At least I succeeded, but the installation tutorial is very cumbersome, because iOS does not support the installation of undefined applications, and I don't have a detailed tutorial, so I hope my ideas can help you.

    Aerofly Plugins Developer Check out on our official website: sgodev.com ——From Oragz Studio8o

    Quote from Oragz

    Hi, as far as I know, iOS cannot allow users to browse Aerofly's local folders because of its closed system, and then cannot modify or import files. On the contrary, Android, Windows and even MacOS can be accessed, so plug-ins can be added in iOS, but you must obtain the permission to browse the folder. I don't know if this news has been announced abroad, but in my country, a file browser called 3105 has recently been released. It is open source on Github, but I didn't find the source link. Install this software, you can access the local files of Aerofly in iOS. At least I succeeded, but the installation tutorial is very cumbersome, because iOS does not support the installation of undefined applications, and I don't have a detailed tutorial, so I hope my ideas can help you.

    I found this so-called “3105”. Before I install it, I have a couple questions if you are able to answer:

    1. Are all FSG files that are hidden now visible when 3105 is installed
    2. Are there any risk associated with this

    3. What mods did you install with 3105 so that I can test it with the same ones you installed (if they are available)

      Thanks!

    Cheers!

    Specs:

    iPad Pro 6th Generation

    78.31GB Available Storage

    IOS 26.5

    Quote from Mojun234

    I found this so-called “3105”. Before I install it, I have a couple questions if you are able to answer:

    1. Are all FSG files that are hidden now visible when 3105 is installed
    2. Are there any risk associated with this

    3. What mods did you install with 3105 so that I can test it with the same ones you installed (if they are available)

      Thanks!

    I managed to install 3105 and it works perfectly on my iPhone. I can access Aerofly’s files and add addons directly. No issues so far!

    Quote from Mojun234

    I found this so-called “3105”. Before I install it, I have a couple questions if you are able to answer:

    1. Are all FSG files that are hidden now visible when 3105 is installed
    2. Are there any risk associated with this

    3. What mods did you install with 3105 so that I can test it with the same ones you installed (if they are available)

      Thanks!

    3105 essentially uses some vulnerabilities in iOS to obtain permission to access local files, so this itself is not allowed by Apple, but at present, my device is normal, so I don't think there is a big risk (if there is an error, please refute it). I tested some of ZK's modules. After testing, I found that iPhone or iPad can only use the OpenGL rendering version of the plug-in, and the high-definition landscape is not supported, but the painting, aircraft function plug-in and poi can work normally.

    Aerofly Plugins Developer Check out on our official website: sgodev.com ——From Oragz Studio8o

    Quote from ThatGermanDude

    I‘d love to get a little tutorial too how to install the 3105 and how to add mods. I would rly appreciate it :)

    GitHub - YangJiiii/3105: Native iOS app-data browser, portable patch manager, limited cleaner, and PosterBoard wallpaper lab.
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    Here’s a tutorial showing you the steps to follow to download it. You can find the IPA file at this Link.

    Quote from leroy999666

    Sorry one more question when i download thr mods I'm i meant to extract it?? And which folder I'm i moving thr mods too please

    Because i downloaded scenery mod and zk mods

    I only downloaded the ZK mods. I didn’t extract them; I simply imported them into the Aerofly folder using 3105.

    The path to follow is: Files > com.aerofly.aerofly-fs-g1-ios > Documents > resource_files

    Then you can import the aircraft mods there.

    Quote from John.9

    I only downloaded the ZK mods. I didn’t extract them; I simply imported them into the Aerofly folder using 3105.

    The path to follow is: Files > com.aerofly.aerofly-fs-g1-ios > Documents > resource_files

    Then you can import the aircraft mods there.

    Okay bro i moved zk mods to resource files and they still aren't working i don't know if it's because I'm in beta

    But thanks tho

    Edit: it working now thanks bro 🙏