This post is only for users using Sideloaded Regram IPA on non-jailbroken devices
The issue
Notifications can only be received on Sideloaded Instagram if it is properly signed with a distribution/ad-hoc certificate that includes Push Notifications entitlements.
These are Apple’s signing rules, and unfortunately, Regram cannot bypass them because every certificate is linked to specific devices. However, there are multiple solutions available:
Solutions
- [Easy] Use the Official Instagram App
- The easiest solution is to install the official Instagram app from the App Store, and then install Regram as a duplicate app.
- This way, you’ll receive notifications from the official app while using the duplicate app for Regram features.
- The downside of this method is that tapping on a notification will open the original Instagram app instead of Regram
- [Easy] Use Signing Stores
- Many signing stores offer subscriptions that include a signing certificate with all necessary entitlements.
- These stores allow you to sign and install apps directly from their platform.
- Example: Flekstore
- [Medium] Purchase a Certificate
- Instead of subscribing to a signing store, you can purchase a certificate for your device from a provider.
- You will need to use tools like Gbox or ESign to sign the apps with your certificate and install them on your device.
- [Advanced] Get an Apple Developer Account
- You can manually upgrade your Apple ID to a developer account via the Apple Developer Portal.
- Apple charges $100/year for a developer account.
- Once you have an account:
- Add your devices.
- Create a certificate and provisioning profiles from the developer portal.
- Use these to sign and install your apps using signing tools (Gbox, ESign, etc)
Regardless of the method you choose, you must use the original IPA version of Regram that uses the official Instagram’s bundle identifier to receive notifications.