How to run Android APKs on iPhone with Husk and AltStore

Husk is an open-source project that lets supported Apple Silicon iPhones and iPads run compatible Android apps and APK files without jailbreaking. You install it as an IPA through AltStore, enable JIT, then set up the Android environment. It suits users on iOS 17.4 or later with a recent device and ideally 8 GB of RAM.

[NEW] Install Android on iPhone & iPad |Install APK Files on iOS (NO JAILBREAK) Husk iOS 27 Tutorial, by SKIBIDI TECH on YouTube. 5 min 8 s.

Video length
5 min 8 s
Time to do it
45 minutes
Difficulty
Takes practice
Steps
9

What you need

Steps

  1. Check your device first. Husk needs an Apple Silicon iPhone or iPad on iOS 17.4 or later, and 8 GB of RAM is recommended for full Android emulation.

  2. Download the Husk IPA from the official GitHub releases page. Only use the project's own repository so you get an unmodified build.

  3. Open AltStore on your iPhone or iPad and go to the My Apps tab. Tap the plus button in the top corner to add a new IPA.

  4. Pick the Husk IPA you downloaded. Enter your Apple ID password if AltStore asks, then wait while it signs and installs the app.

  5. Trust the developer if iOS blocks the app. Go to Settings, General, VPN and Device Management, and trust the profile tied to your Apple ID.

  6. Open Husk and follow the on-screen setup. Let it download the Android environment files over Wi-Fi and keep the app in the foreground until it finishes.

  7. Enable JIT using the built-in StikJIT workflow. The exact steps depend on your device and iOS version, so follow the prompts Husk shows you.

  8. Choose between the translation layer and full Android emulation. The translation layer is lighter, while emulation gives better compatibility but needs more RAM.

  9. Download an APK from a trusted source, then import it into Husk and launch it. Test a simple app first before trying large games.

Tips and common mistakes

Not every APK will work. Some apps need extra configuration or are not compatible with Husk yet.

AltStore signatures expire after about seven days, so you may need to refresh Husk from AltStore to keep it running.

Stick to APKs from trusted sources, since sideloaded apps run with the permissions you grant them.

Close other apps before starting full Android emulation to free up RAM on 8 GB devices.

Questions

Do I need to jailbreak my iPhone?

No. Husk is installed as a signed IPA through AltStore, so the device stays on stock iOS.

Will this work on any iPhone?

No. It needs an Apple Silicon device on iOS 17.4 or later, and 8 GB of RAM is recommended for smoother emulation.

Why does Husk stop opening after a week?

Free Apple developer signatures expire after about seven days. Reconnect to AltStore and refresh the app to sign it again.

This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.

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