Difference between revisions of "PlayCover"
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#Disable SIP (boot into recovery, type <code>csrutil disable</code> in terminal, agree | #Disable SIP (boot into recovery, type <code>csrutil disable</code> in terminal, agree | ||
#Restart | #Restart | ||
| − | #Open Terminal, type <code>sudo nvram boot-args="-v cs_enforcement_disable=1 amfi_get_out_of_my_way=1 keepsyms=1 intcoproc_unrestricted=1 amfi_unrestrict_task_for_pid=1 amfi_allow_any_signature=1 cs_debug=1"</code> | + | #Open Terminal, type <code>sudo nvram boot-args="-v cs_enforcement_disable=1 amfi_get_out_of_my_way=1 keepsyms=1 intcoproc_unrestricted=1 amfi_unrestrict_task_for_pid=1 amfi_allow_any_signature=1 cs_debug=1"</code> (Note: this command disables some security settings, e.g. does not allow changing camera preferences) |
#Restart | #Restart | ||
#Now captcha/login will work | #Now captcha/login will work | ||
#If you have problems with csrutil command (failed). Go to System preferences, Privacy & Secuirity, disable FileVault, enable it and choose allow unlock disk from iCloud option | #If you have problems with csrutil command (failed). Go to System preferences, Privacy & Secuirity, disable FileVault, enable it and choose allow unlock disk from iCloud option | ||
| − | Note: if you wish to disable the sudo command, open Terminal and enter <code>sudo nvram boot-args=""</code> to clear this command | + | Note: if you wish to disable the sudo command, open Terminal and enter <code>sudo nvram boot-args=""</code> to clear this command. |
==Remapping keys== | ==Remapping keys== | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 12 August 2021
PlayCover allows M1 Macs to sideload iPhone and iPad apps even after macOS 11.2.3, please see the main Sideloading article for other methods of sideloading.
Features
- Apps can be fullscreened and also played with keyboard and mouse (using Touch Assist and mapping)
- macOS Big Sur and Monterey are compatible, with Intel support planned in the future
- Can also decrypt signed IPA files that have been extracted via iMazing or Apple Configurator
Insider Nightly builds
- Please refer to PlayCover's Discord for updates, to get the most compatible nightly build you will find instructions on how to donate to developer iVoider and gain access to the latest build
Instructions
- Download PlayCover and extract
- Agree to the license
- Drag IPA file to PlayCover window
- Navigate to \Documents\PlayCover\ to find the decrypted/installed game
Fixes
In order to get Genshin Impact to successfully login after sideloading, this fix is required:
- Install the Genshin Impact app via #Instructions
- Disable SIP (boot into recovery, type
csrutil disablein terminal, agree - Restart
- Open Terminal, type
sudo nvram boot-args="-v cs_enforcement_disable=1 amfi_get_out_of_my_way=1 keepsyms=1 intcoproc_unrestricted=1 amfi_unrestrict_task_for_pid=1 amfi_allow_any_signature=1 cs_debug=1"(Note: this command disables some security settings, e.g. does not allow changing camera preferences) - Restart
- Now captcha/login will work
- If you have problems with csrutil command (failed). Go to System preferences, Privacy & Secuirity, disable FileVault, enable it and choose allow unlock disk from iCloud option
Note: if you wish to disable the sudo command, open Terminal and enter sudo nvram boot-args="" to clear this command.
Remapping keys
- Ctrl+P Open/close keymapping editor
- Ctrl+N Add new key
- Ctrl+J Add new joystick
- Ctrl+M Add mouse
To delete a key, toggle keymapping editor (Ctrl+P) and then click on a zone, and then press Ctrl+← Backspace