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iPhone: Sideload from S3 (Developer Mode)

Until the App Store listing is live, install the signed .ipa using a Mac with Apple Configurator 2 or Xcode. Developer Mode is required on the device.

  1. Enable Developer Mode on iPhone
    1. Update iOS to the latest version.
    2. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security.
    3. Scroll to Developer Mode and toggle on, then restart.
  2. Install Required Software (Mac)
    1. Install Apple Configurator 2 from the Mac App Store (or Xcode).
    2. Sign in with an Apple ID if prompted.
  3. Download the iOS binary
    1. Download the .ipa: VoiceTel-3.5.6.ipa
    2. SHA256: 7fb52ca52a98c4b1eff67c138d52c933b0d1b8735d953e85a60a57bd036948ba
  4. Install the IPA
    1. Connect iPhone via USB and unlock it.
    2. Open Apple Configurator 2 and drag the .ipa onto the device. Alternatively, in Xcode → Window → Devices and Simulators, select your device and press the + to add the .ipa.
    3. On first launch, if prompted, go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management and trust the developer app.
Note: Installing an .ipa requires a valid provisioning profile. If you encounter signing errors, contact your administrator for an enterprise/TestFlight build.

Android: Install APK from S3 (Developer Options + ADB)

Until the Google Play listing is live, install the signed .apk from S3 via ADB.

  1. Enable Developer Options & USB Debugging
    1. Open Settings → About Phone and tap Build Number seven times.
    2. Go to Settings → System → Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.
  2. Install Platform Tools
    1. Install Android SDK Platform Tools (includes adb) from Google.
    2. Connect your device via USB and accept the debugging prompt on the phone.
  3. Download the APK
    1. Download: VoiceTel-3.5.6.apk
    2. SHA256: 99c49cf9e921662a0978bb4d6bce2c6317bb207858d423b3457e6825c0b0b84c
  4. Install with ADB
    1. Open Terminal/Command Prompt in the download directory.
    2. Run: adb devices to verify the device is listed.
    3. Install: adb install -r VoiceTel-3.5.6.apk
Tip: If you see device offline, run adb kill-server then adb start-server, and reconnect the phone.

Windows: Install Desktop App

  1. Download the installer (.exe) from the VoiceTel release page.
  2. Double‑click the file and follow the prompts.
  3. If SmartScreen appears, click More Info → Run Anyway.
  4. Launch VoiceTel Phone from the Start Menu.

macOS: Install Desktop App

  1. Download the .dmg from the release page and open it.
  2. Drag VoiceTel Phone to Applications.
  3. On first launch, if blocked, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.

Linux: Install Desktop App

  1. Download your preferred package: .AppImage, .deb, or .rpm.
  2. For AppImage:
    1. Right‑click the file → Properties → Permissions.
    2. Enable Allow executing file as program.
    3. Double‑click to launch.
  3. For Debian/Ubuntu:
    1. Open Terminal.
    2. Run sudo apt install ./voicetel.deb.
  4. For Fedora/Red Hat:
    1. Open Terminal.
    2. Run sudo rpm -i voicetel.rpm.

Troubleshooting

  1. iPhone not detected in Xcode:
    1. Unlock the phone and tap Trust This Computer.
    2. Try a different cable/USB port.
  2. Android build errors:
    1. Verify SDK/NDK versions in Android Studio.
    2. Run File → Invalidate Caches / Restart and rebuild.
  3. Audio devices not found:
    1. Confirm OS microphone permissions.
    2. Select the correct input/output device in app settings.