Hey guys, I'm trying to install an iOS/iPadOS app (Genshin Impact) on my M1 13" MBP but it keeps throwing me the message "This application cannot be installed because the developer did not intend for it to run on this platform". I'm running the Public Beta version of MacOS 11.3. Did Apple restrict side loading of unsupported iOS apps once again? I'm a bit confused because I thought the restriction was recently lifted. Thanks in advance!
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Has iOS side loading been blocked? (Big Sur 11.3 Public Beta)
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Not sure why your confused. If the developer doesn't want their app running on a certain platform then the message seems pretty clear.
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Yes I'm aware of that, but Apple reverted that change shortly after implementation hence my question. I just want some clarification whether the block is still in place since I know some users are still able to side load (as of this week).Not sure why your confused. If the developer doesn't want their app running on a certain platform then the message seems pretty clear.
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