How to Fix Cydia Impactor Error 42 [4 Methods]

Cydia impactor failed to verify code signature? While we are using Cydia Impactor, sometime we might face Cydia Impactor errors. Developers are always trying to find the solutions and provide the error-free version. But, according to our computers, iOS devices, and iOS versions can make new errors. Therefore it is not easy to fix all errors for each device and reach iOS versions. So, we need to find the solution for “Cydia Impactor error 42” (Cydia impactor installation cpp 42 Error) also kind of common error.

Cydia Impactor Error 42

What is Cydia Impactor error 42

“Cydia Impactor installation.cpp:42”
“The system version is lower than the minimum OS version specified for_directory”
“File : installation.cpp;line:42;what:
Failed to verify code signature of
/private/var/installd/Library/Caches/com.apple.mobile.installd.staging/temp.Igza8P
/extracred/Payload/spotify++.app:0xe8008016(The executable was signed with invalid entitlements.)”

Reasons for cpp 42 error

According to the error, it says that you have reached the maximum number of unsigned applications. Therefore it not allow you to install new IPA apps. We have found a few methods to solve this error quickly.

How to fix Cydia Impactor error 42

Check the date time on your computer

Firstly, you need to check that your date and time are correct. If it is not correct, Cydia Impactor cannot authenticate properly.

Drag and drop the correct IPA file

After you download IPA file, a check is it in Zip file or not. So, If it is download with Zip file, extract it and drag and drop only IPA file.

Delete App ID in Cydia Impactor

Go to Xcode tab in Cydia Impactor and select Delete App ID from drop down. Now try to sideload the app.

Re-jailbreak with unc0ver tool

This method works only for jailbroken iOS devices.So, try this f your device already jailbroken.

1: Go to jailbreaks.fun from your Safari browser
2: Search unc0ver -new beta and install it
3: Now Reload System Daemons and enable Reinstall Cydia
4: Jailbreak it and see the result.

In conclusion, Sideloading apps id very easier with Cydia Impactor. But if we get an error, we always keep the search for solutions. In addition, I hope these above solutions help to fix cydia impactor installation cpp 42 error. Hence, If you cannot solve this cpp 42 error, leave a comment below. I will help you to solve it.

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