Is there any way to distribute an app from Xcode without enrolling in the Apple Developer Program? I don't necessarily want to put it on the App Store. I have downloaded apps of the internet before and was wondering if there is a way to do that just so I can give it to my friends and family.
Thanks
No, unfortunately, Apple never allow anyone to launch app except iTunes Store
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I had developed an iOS Application using PhoneGap Framework. It's working good and well in simulator. Now I would like to test it in real device i.e iPhone 5 with iOS 6.0. I Googled thoroughly. I have two ways: jailbreak the device (not acceptable to me) or bidding the account in Apple portal.
Is there any other way to test my device my application in real device? Is there anybody here to solve my issue?
The official way is to enter the iOS Developer Program (99$), so that you will get the possibility to create certificates and provisioning profiles required. You will also get the chance to distribute your apps through the App Store.
If you are not willing to do it, the other way is jailbreaking your device, which is basically a way to circumvent the need to use certificates for your apps. Your app would then be distributed through an alternative app store like Cydia (i.e, no Apple App Store).
A third option could be getting in touch with an iOS developer friend of yours, and ask him/her to build the app for your device, so you can install it through iTunes.
There are no other options.
You have to register for a developer certificate in Apple.Developer.Then create provisioning profiles and install it. Otherwise you cant install your app in a real device.
You can refer this link for more info
I am not a native English speaker, so I have some problems understanding the documentation for the iOS Developer Program. I have paid 99 dollars to be a developer but I don't understand all the certificates, provisioning profiles etc.
Could anybody please tell me what the different things I download are and why I do it in a "easier" language? Would be much appreciated, thanks for your time.
I can try:
Once you are registered you can download SDKs (XCode 4,...) develop Apps and test it on the included iPhone Simulator.
Every iOS App must be tested on the available Devices, such as (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, ...), to check that your code works.
To get your App on your Device you need the Provisioning Profile.
Check https://developer.apple.com/ios/manage/overview/index.action for Documentations and Informations.
When you finished developing your App and you want to make your App available on the App Store you then will have to create a Distribution profile.
The certificate stuff is needed, because your Apps are signed with them.
I am not a professional Developer, but I got after reading the Docus and Informations provided by Apple.
Hope that helps.
Yours Raphael
I've got an app that's approved by Apple and ready-for-sale, but we're holding off for a few days for press reasons. Anyone know of a way to distribute this thing to beta testers without dealing with UDIDs or jailbreaking phones? Does it matter that it's approved, can I just give select users a file without the provisional stuff?
Try distributing a promotional code.
You can't do a distribution without device IDs. Even the App Store uses device IDs but its hidden and Apple manages it for you.
The hardware device IDs are the core to of the IP protection system. You can't get around them without jailbreaking.
Promo codes. Turns out they are available through iTunes Connect homepage as soon as the app is approved, even if it hasn't gone live in the iTunes store yet.
If your beta testers have Macs you could create an auto-installer for the iPhone Simulator as described here:
Sharing iPhone Apps for the Simulator
I have an iPod touch.
I have a Mac.
I want to put an iPod touch app I write with my Mac on my iPod touch.
I don't plan to sell it on the Apple store.
I don't plan to distribute it to other people.
Is there anyway to do this without paying apple $99?
Thanks!
Short answer NO.
To download an app to a device you need to sign it, and the only way to sign is to sign up for the dev programme
No if you do not jailbreak your phone.
Not without jailbreaking the iPod Touch which would violate all sorts of agreements :)
You'll need the apple developer account (for $99) to code sign your application. Without this you will not be able to install it on a physical device, only on the simulator.
You could ask a fellow registered iPhone developer to help you out by signing it then sending it back to you so you can install it like a typical ad-hoc distributed app.
No, I'll need to buy a development license and you can put your app in your iPod!
Get a guy who has paid $99. Tell him to hook you up with a provisioned profile for your app, registering your device with the app name.
Install the provisioned profile file, and the app from xcode and you still have your clean phone.
I have worked on iPhone application but not aware of the formalities to submit it to Apple Store. Please somebody help me out to solve the following queries:
Are their any submission charge to be paid?
And Procedure to submit application to Apple Store.
Thanks & Regards,
Khushi
Once you've paid to join the developer program, there is no additional charge for actually submitting your application.
When you've logged in with your developer account, instructions for submitting applications should be available following the link Rhys gave.
My advice is read them very carefully before submitting, because some things cannot be changed once you've submitted your iPhone application - for example: the name of your app, and whether it will also run on the iPod Touch etc.
The iPhone Developer Program has all the info you need. Currently priced at $99.
The iPhone Developer Standard Program provides you access to the App Store where you can distribute your free or commercial application to millions of iPhone and iPod touch customers.
You can try this one too ---- http://adeem.me/blog/2009/04/04/list-guideline-for-submitting-iphone-application-to-apple-store/
If you're a registered developer, Apple provides a very nice and rather thorough video on the App Store submission process. I recommend you watch it. In fact, I recommend everyone doing iPhone development watch ALL the videos on the iPhone Dev Center. They're invaluable.
Isn't the iPhone Developer Standard Program restricted to 100 iPhone devices?
Although you distribute your application on the App store, you can't distribute it to more then 100 decives?
Please correct me if I'm wrong...