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
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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
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 planning to do an app for personal use only (I don't want to upload anywhere, ex: AppStore)
Is it possible to build one and transfer + install it to my jailbroken IpodTouch?
I just want to make sure it is possible so I don't waste my time creating an app that I can't use ('cause I am not paying $99 to upload it on the AppStore)
Here is a guide for making build & go and build & debug work with a jailbroken iPhone/iPod touch.
It is written for Xcode 3.2.1 and iPhone OS 3.1.2 so I don't know if it works with the newer versions.
http://www.alexwhittemore.com/?p=354
You might want to consider using an online tool like Recoil App Builder or Snappii. Snappii is more AppStore oriented, but their pricing is pretty reasonable. Recoil is free and allows you to install the app on your phone instantly without going through any AppStore hurdles.
Links to App Builders:
http://www.recoilapp.com/
https://www.snappii.com/pricing
Btw, regardless of how you make your app, I do NOT recommend jailbreaking your phone.
You have to pay the $99 to get it on your phone in the first place. Sorry.
You can if you get an app provisioning profile. or Jailbreak, if a jailbreak isn't available for your device iPhone5(s) iPad 4 and Air, mini and retina. You can just purchase a provisioning profile from some other place usually $8-$15 mine was $14 able to load them nicely without paying apple $100 just to get your feet wet.
We have a live universal app in the AppStore. Our client changed his mind and doesn't want the app to be universal anymore, he wants it to be iPad only.
Since the app was submitted some time ago, there are users who use the iPhone version.
What happens if we submit an upgrade that is iPad only?
Will the review team reject it?
And if it goes live, will the iPhone users receive a notification about the update? If yes in what form?
Or will the iPhone users just be unable to reinstall the app?
Thank you!
Yes, if you try to submit an application that supports fewer platforms than a previous version of the same app, it will be rejected during the upload process.
e.g.
if version 1 supports ipad and iphone
version 2 cant support just ipad or iphone
here is the answer of your question: https://itunesconnect.apple.com/WebObjects/iTunesConnect.woa/wo/5.0.0.9.1.9.1.1.1.1
See the answer of this question:
"Why are correct device requirements important? Can I update them on iTunes Connect?"
Here is the important part:
"To change your app's device requirement after your first binary submission, submit an app update binary with the new information in the UIRequiredDeviceCapabilities key. You are only allowed to expand your device requirements. Submitting an update to restrict your device requirements is not permitted"
This means that if you've already submitted an universal build and then you try to submit only iPhone or only iPad build as update of the universal app ... Sorry, you can't.
iPad users must purchase the app again and cannot update the current version anymore.
People already using the universal app on their iPad will not receive an update. People on the iPhone will receive an update.
This is very tricky. It's better to do it not.
Apple has been reported to reject updates that have narrowed hardware requirements compared with the current version in the App store.
If this happens, your clients only option may be to remove the current app from sale and submit a new different iPad-only app.
You can't upgrade live universal app to iPad only.
Apple says the following:
"All device requirement changes must be made when you submit an update to your binary. You are permitted to increase the number of devices your app runs on, but you cannot remove devices you have previously permitted. Removing them will prevent users who have previously downloaded your app from updating it."
Reference (see "iOS Note")
I have faced same scenario.
You can upgrade application scope (iPhone only to Universal) but you can't degrade application scope (Universal to iPhone only or iPad only).
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.