Installing Showbox on your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hey there! Want to get Showbox up and running on your iPhone? I’ve got you covered. I’ll walk you through the process, step by step, so you can start enjoying your favorite movies and TV shows in no time.
First things first, let’s make sure we’re on the same page here. Showbox is a fantastic app that allows you to watch the latest movies, TV series, and even cartoons on your phone. The best part? It’s completely free!
Now, let’s dive into the installation process. Grab your iPhone and let’s get started!
Step 1: Trust the Unknown
Okay, I know it sounds a little sketchy, but don’t worry. Showbox isn’t available on the App Store, so we’ll need to go through a different route. We’ll use a trusted source called vShare to download and install Showbox on your iPhone.
To get started, open up Safari on your iPhone and navigate to the vShare website. Once there, tap on the “Download (Unjailbroken)” button. You may see a warning message about installing from an untrusted source – that’s normal. Just tap “Allow” and move on with the process. Trust me, it’s worth it!
Step 2: Install vShare
Now that you’ve successfully downloaded the vShare app, it’s time to install it. Tap on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, tap “Install” and vShare will be installed on your iPhone.
Once the installation is complete, go ahead and open vShare. You might encounter another message about trusting the developer – go ahead and trust them. They won’t let you down.
Step 3: Get Showbox
With vShare up and running, it’s time to grab Showbox. In the vShare app, search for “Showbox” using the search bar. Once you find it, tap on the “Install” button next to Showbox.
This will kick-start the installation process for Showbox. Just sit back and relax for a moment while your iPhone does its thing.
Step 4: Trust Showbox
Once Showbox has finished installing, you’ll need to trust the app. Head over to your iPhone’s Settings, then navigate to “General” > “Profiles & Device Management.” Look for the Showbox profile, tap on it, and select “Trust This App.” Showbox is now officially trusted on your iPhone.
Step 5: Lights, Camera, Action!
Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Showbox on your iPhone. Open up Showbox and get ready to be entertained. Browse through the vast library of movies and TV shows, find something you like, and tap on it to start streaming.
Remember, Showbox constantly updates its content, so you’ll always have something new to watch. Grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show!
Alright, that’s a wrap. Installing Showbox on your iPhone wasn’t so hard, was it? Now you can enjoy all your favorite movies and TV shows wherever you go. Happy streaming!
If you’re into movies and TV shows on your smartphone, you’ve probably heard of Showbox. It’s a streaming app like Netflix, but it pulls its content from independent streaming sites around the world. However, Showbox is a bit of a legal gray area. The app itself is mostly legal, but the sites it sources from are generally pirate sites. If you prefer to torrent things yourself, check out our tutorials on the best torrent clients, downloading torrents without your ISP catching you, and finding the best torrents online.
Showbox doesn’t have an official website and no one really knows who the developers are. Because of its questionable legality, it’s not available on official app stores. But don’t worry, you can still download it. In this article, I’ll show you how to download Showbox on your iPhone.
One thing you should know: the iOS version of Showbox is often called Movie Box, which can be a bit confusing. But in this article, I’ll continue to refer to it as Showbox. So don’t be alarmed if you see “Movie Box” on your screen instead.
Showbox and You
To be honest, if you decide to use Showbox, you need to be very careful. While the service itself has managed to avoid prosecution and lawsuits so far, powerful copyright holders have a history of aggressively pursuing people who download their intellectual property. There have been cases where individuals have been fined hefty amounts for pirating MP3s. It’s clear that the entertainment industry is ready to set an example and protect their rights, so caution is necessary.
The obvious way to be cautious is by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs are software programs that hide your IP address and make it impossible for servers or ISPs to track where your web traffic is coming from. This makes it difficult or even impossible for copyright holders to take legal action against you because they don’t know where the computer streaming their content is located. There are many free and paid VPN solutions available for all platforms. You can take a look at our review of the best VPN service, the best VPNs for Android, and learn how to set up a VPN.
Installing Showbox on iPhone
The Showbox app is not available on iTunes, so you’ll need to use a downloader and install it in a different way. Naturally, installing third-party software that bypasses the official app store comes with some inherent risks. That’s why we recommend using a reputable third-party app store like Emus4U. You can directly install Emus4U on your iPhone without needing another device or computer.
- Go to the Emus4U website on your iPhone.
- Tap the “Download for iOS” button.
- When prompted, allow the app to access your settings.
- Tap “Install”.
- Tap “Done”.
- Return to your home screen and open the Emus4U app.
- Tap “Check out all our apps”.
- Scroll down to Moviebox and tap “Get”.
- When a prompt appears, tap “Install”.
That’s it! At this point, you can choose to uninstall Emus4U if you want, or you can keep it installed and explore the other apps it offers.
The process might be a bit complicated, and having to install Emus4U first can be a hassle. But once it’s done, you’ll be able to use Movie Box. Just keep in mind that updating iOS may overwrite your Movie Box settings. If the app stops working, simply go back to Emus4U, download a fresh copy of the app, and repeat steps 6-9.
If you gave Movie Box a try but didn’t enjoy it, there’s another option you might prefer.
Introducing Cinema Box
Cinema Box is created by the same team behind PlayBox HD. It has a similar look and feel too. The great thing about this app is that it supports Apple TV, so you can use AirPlay to watch media on your TV. Apart from that, it’s very much alike.
Showbox/Movie Box is a sleek streaming app. It’s true that it works best on Android, but the iPhone version works just fine. As long as you’re okay with installing third-party software to access it, you can use it without jailbreaking. If, for some reason, you’re not a fan of Showbox/Movie Box, Cinema Box does pretty much the same thing but in a slightly different way.
Do you have any other suggestions for Showbox/Movie Box alternatives? Or maybe you know of another way to install Showbox without Emus4U? Feel free to share your thoughts below.
NOTE: Starting from November 2018, MovieBox has been shut down by its developer. We’ll keep you informed if there are any changes to this situation.