Categorized Directory

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Search directory
  • Web crawlers
  • Collect data
  • Indexation
  • Bankroll

Categorized Directory

Header Banner

Categorized Directory

  • Home
  • Search directory
  • Web crawlers
  • Collect data
  • Indexation
  • Bankroll
Search directory
Home›Search directory›AltStore error ‘The directory is not empty’ prevents installation on Windows

AltStore error ‘The directory is not empty’ prevents installation on Windows

By Ed Robertson
October 30, 2021
0
0

New updates are added at the bottom of this story …….

The original story (published October 29, 2021) follows:

AltStore, as the name suggests, is an alternative app store for iOS devices. Many users install this store to get apps that let them get the most out of their phones and tablets.

However, according to several reports, the latest AltStore update does not allow users to install the store on their iOS devices through Windows operating system (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12).

AltStore installation failed after last update

To install AltStore on your iOS device, you need to download AltServer, a program that runs from your computer (macOS or Windows). It is via AltServer that you can directly load AltStore on your iPhone or iPad.

Source

That said, the most recent AltStore update does not complete this process. Many users report that they just get an annoying “delete: directory is not empty” error.

Don’t install the latest AltStore update if you like your jailbreak. You will get this message: remove: The directory is not empty error “C: Users…. And you won’t be able to install Altstore or Jb on your phone. If anyone knows a solution to this problem, please share it. There are a lot of us with borked phones now that we can’t jailbreak and it really, really sucks.
Source

I tried everything I could think of, and the google / reddit search was not helpful at all. I restarted my computer and iPhone, removed all apps installed by AltStore, and uninstalled and reinstalled AltServer, and still can’t get it to work. This tells me that a directory is not empty, but that directory literally does not exist.
Source

User reports agree that the problem started since they tried to update AltStore to its latest version.

AltStore-is-not-empty-error-Windows-devs-aware-1
Source

AltStore developers are aware of this bug and are working on a fix

Multiple reports of user complaints about the failed installation of AltStore have reached its developers directly. Thanks to a declaration, they confirm that this is a bug and that they are working on it.

We are currently investigating the “Directory is not empty” error that some Windows users encounter while installing AltStore. We hope that a fix will be available soon.
Source

It should be noted that in the statement they only mention Windows as the operating system affected by the bug.

Right now, users affected by this issue can only wait for the fix to be ready as quickly as possible. We’ll update this article to keep you up to date with any related news that may arise on this topic, so stay tuned.

Update 1 (October 30)

12:25 (IST): A user responded to the problem with installing AltStore on Windows and suggested a workaround that could potentially help affected users.

Unplug your phone, run altstore, plug in the phone, choose show folder and files in explorer when it appears, you should now be able to connect. (Source)

4:40 p.m. (IST): The support team has confirmed that the “Directory is not empty” issue has been resolved and users can now install AltStore from Windows as usual.

AltStore-windows-issue-fixes
(Source)

The selected image: AltStore Twitter account

PiunikaWeb started out as an investigative tech journalism website, focusing primarily on “breaking” or “exclusive” news. In no time at all, our stories were picked up by Forbes, Foxnews, Gizmodo, TechCrunch, Engadget, The Verge, Macrumors and many more. Do you want to know more about us? Head here.

Related posts:

  1. Google warns against manual actions for UGC spam
  2. Expecting a baby? Doulas supports your comfort, safety and health
  3. New names debut on BizWest’s list of public companies – Loveland Reporter-Herald
  4. Update of the Madison Canadian Sawmills Registration Directory * coming soon *

Categories

  • Bankroll
  • Collect data
  • Indexation
  • Search directory
  • Web crawlers

Recent Posts

  • Live-Action TV Spider-Mans Who Didn’t Appear in No Way Home
  • Bennet bill would create federal definition of school shooting, direct incident data collection
  • The 10 Most In-Demand Entry-Level Remote Jobs Landing Right Now
  • Face-Scanner Clearview accepts the limits of the legal settlement | Economic news
  • Ex-minister embroiled in Hellenic row over staff cuts

Archives

  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions