Installing TrollStore (TrollRestore Python Method)

installing-trollstore-trollrestore-python.md

Installing TrollStore (TrollRestore Python Method, Windows)

1. Download and install Python (3.13 and newer, this tutorial is tested on 3.14.3): https://python.org
2. Download and install iTunes: https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64
3. Download and install Visual Studio Build Tools: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/
   • In the installer, make sure to check "Desktop Development with C++" before clicking Install.
4. Download TrollRestore_Linux.zip: https://github.com/JJTech0130/TrollRestore/releases/latest
5. Extract TrollRestore_Linux.zip
6. In the TrollRestore_Linux folder, open requirements.txt and change the first line (don't forget to save it): pymobiledevice3<=6.2.0
7. While holding the Shift button, right-click the TrollRestore_Linux folder, and select "Open PowerShell window here"
8. Run this command: py -m venv venv
9. Run this command: venv/Scripts/pip3 install -r requirements.txt
10. It will take a while to download and install stuff. When it finishes, plug in your device.
    • If you haven't already, make sure to tap "Trust" on the device or else TrollRestore will just freeze or error out in the next step.
11. Run this command: venv/Scripts/python trollstore.py
12. When it prompts to enter app name, type Tips and press Enter

Installing TrollStore (TrollRestore Python Method, Linux/macOS)

1. Download and install Python (3.9 and newer)
2. Download TrollRestore_Linux.zip: https://github.com/JJTech0130/TrollRestore/releases/latest
3. Extract TrollRestore_Linux.zip
4. In the TrollRestore_Linux folder, open requirements.txt and change the first line (don't forget to save it): pymobiledevice3<=6.2.0
5. Open a Terminal window, and cd to the TrollRestore_Linux folder
   • In most cases, this will likely mean running cd ~/Downloads/TrollRestore_Linux
6. Run this command: python3 -m venv venv
7. Run this command: venv/bin/pip3 install -r requirements.txt
8. It will take a while to download and install stuff. When it finishes, plug in your device.
   • If you haven't already, make sure to tap "Trust" on the device or else TrollRestore will just freeze or error out in the next step.
9. Run this command: venv/bin/python3 trollstore.py
10. When it prompts to enter app name, type Tips and press Enter