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On the homepage, you will typically see an "Install" button.

Tap the Install button.

Before you hit that install button, you must understand the security implications.

1. Data Privacy: When you install a configuration profile or an app from an unverified source, you are trusting that developer with your data. While Scarlet generally has a good reputation in the community, it is not open-source. There is always a theoretical risk of data logging.

2. App Integrity: The apps inside Scarlet are "signed" by Scarlet. You are not downloading apps directly from the original developers. In theory, a third-party store could inject malicious code into a popular app (like a cryptocurrency wallet or banking app) to steal your information.

3. Device Stability: Because these apps rely on unstable certificates, they can crash frequently or disappear, leading to a frustrating user experience.

Scarlet is a third-party app installer (often referred to as a "tweaked app store"). It allows users to download and install applications that are not available on the official App Store. This includes: