Share iOS app .ipa file to client or tester without going through Apple TestFlight process
[ IMPORTANT NOTE:
- The client device or tester device UUID should be added in trusted device or device list on Apple appstore only then they will able to install the application.
- Only 100 UUID you are able to add in a particular developer account.]
Sometimes we have to face problem in sharing iOS .ipa using Testflight with our remote client or testers.
And we have many questions in our mind like
- How to share .ipa with client or tester.
- Share .ipa without testflight process.
- App failed the testflight review process but still need to send build with client or tester.
- Testflight process is time consuming, how to share .ipa in a easy way.
- Fastest way to share .ipa with client or tester.
So, Here I’m sharing my answer for such questions in two parts:
- Create .ipa file
- Share .ipa file
STEPS TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF SHARING .IPA:
1. CREATE .IPA FILE
Step 1: Select the iOS Device then Go to Product Tab → Compile and Build Your Project Successfully.
Step 2: Select the iOS device → Generic iOS Device
Step 3: Go to the Product Tab and click on Archive to make an archive of your workspace or project.
Step 4: Once after achieve is successfully done, Go to the Window Tab → Click Organizer
Step 5: Select your archive from the list of archives and click on Distribute App.
Step 6: Select method of distribution as ad Hoc and click Next then select ad Hoc distribution option and select App thinning as NONE for all device and click Next
Step 7: Select Signing Method as automatically signing or manual signing and click Next
Step 8: After successful compilation, you will see Export button and click Export
Step 9: Export the archive to desired location and after that Open the Export Folder you will see your .ipa file
2. SHARE .IPA FILE
Step 10: Open Diawi or InstallOnAir and drag your .ipa file
Step 11: After successfully uploading you will get the link or url for your .ipa
Step 12: Share the link with client or tester, and say them to open it on safari browser to install the .ipa
Hurray :) :) Its done and successfully installed.
Suggestion are always welcome
HAPPY CODING