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Is this possible in IOS [as in android] ?

Discussion in 'iOS and tvOS' started by vahi2008, Jan 22, 2013.

  1. vahi2008

    vahi2008

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    Hello,

    First of all, Thank you for your time.

    In android i create an apk and mail it to my brother to test on his android pad.
    Similarly i have exported a test project on IOS and the folder has many files, how do i make it an installable for IPAD and mail to my friend to download,install and test on his ipad ??
     
  2. laserlars

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    You could check out Testflight
     
  3. shaderop

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    Unfortunately you can't email the iOS version of your app as you would do with the Android version. You have to first add your brother's device to a provisioning profile, sign your build with that, and then send it to you brother. Here's an overview of the steps involved in the official Unity docs.

    Once you have that sorted out, you might want to look into using Test Flight to ease the process of distributing future test builds.

    Good luck!
     
  4. vahi2008

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    My requirement is, i am making an Architectural Visualization for my client and client wants to give the app to his clients but doesnt want to upload to app store, what option do i have ??
     
  5. shaderop

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    Your client (not you) needs to apply for the iOS Enterprise Developer Program. They'll need to have a DUNS number and I think they have to go some sort of verification process. That is the only way to distribute the app without the Apple App store and without violating the license agreement. Even then I think this is meant for apps used in-house by a single organization, and not for limitless distribution to third parties.

    tl;dr: There isn't a practical, legal way to do what you want to do. At least none that I know of.
     
  6. vahi2008

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    Question 1:: Can i install .app or .ipa in ipad ??

    Question 2:: Can i export my xcode project as .app or .ipa ?

    My requirement is just for testing, i am not getting into legal or ill-legal process
     
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2013
  7. shaderop

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    Both of your questions are answered in the links in my first reply, and it was you who brought up your client's requirements for distributing the app, not me. So there's no need for the snippy attitude.
     
  8. vahi2008

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    no attitude my friend, my english is so...

    sorry for bad english, if its smelling bad ;)
     
  9. shaderop

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    That's alright. No bad blood here. Carry on :)