# Access Patreon Benefits

## App Store (US Only) <a href="#how-do-i-download-the-beta-versions-of-altstore" id="how-do-i-download-the-beta-versions-of-altstore"></a>

1. Join our [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/rileyshane)
2. Press "Connect Patron Account" in Delta's settings to link your account
3. Once linked, you can access Experimental Features and alternate app icons.

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Because beta apps are not allowed on the App Store, you'll need to use AltStore PAL or AltStore Classic to download the full Delta beta.
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## AltStore PAL + Classic <a href="#how-do-i-download-the-beta-versions-of-altstore" id="how-do-i-download-the-beta-versions-of-altstore"></a>

1. Join our [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/rileyshane).
2. Open the Settings tab in AltStore.
3. Press “Link Patreon account”.
4. Sign in with your Patreon account. After signing in, the message on the Patreon screen will now begin with “Hey \[your name]”. If a different Patreon account than the one you want to use is already logged in via Safari, you may need to sign out in Safari first.
5. Open the Browse tab. Now, the beta versions of AltStore and Delta will be listed alongside their non-beta versions, designated with a “Beta” badge.
6. Download the beta!

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If after linking your Patreon you do not see the betas appear in AltStore, please follow the instructions for downloading the AltStore beta [here](https://faq.altstore.io/patreon/beta-access)
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## How do I transfer my data? <a href="#how-do-i-download-the-beta-versions-of-altstore" id="how-do-i-download-the-beta-versions-of-altstore"></a>

[Delta Sync](/using-delta/delta-sync.md) is the preferred method of transferring data between versions. Delta Sync requires using either **Dropbox** or **Google Drive** to automatically keep your data backed up and up-to-date across multiple devices.

If you can't use Delta Sync, you can still manually copy your files over by following these steps:

1. Copy Delta’s “Database” folder located in On My iPhone > Delta to a temporary location.
2. Install the beta and launch the app once.
3. Replace the new “Database” folder in On My iPhone > Delta in the Files app with the one you copied earlier.

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This same process can be used to switch back from the beta to the normal version.
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