Testing the ipa file on iPad

Question

I have a .ipa file which i want to test in iPad before submitting to iTunes. i can't synchronize it with Xcode because we did not develop the code..we just have a iPad and .ipa file was sent to us in email, but even i cannot download it through safari shows an error. Is there any possible way to test it.

Any suggestion will be appreciated.

Answer 1

If you don't have a source code it is possible to resign the app using another profile which includes your iPad and even publish to AppStore. You will need Apple Developers account for that.

You can try www.aironapp.com . You need to configure Apple Developers account there and then it could resign the IPA for you and provide OTA download.

Answer 2

Here are the steps to installing your App on your iPhone or iPad using .ipa files.

1. We will send you one or two files. One will be a .ipa file and the other will be a .mobileprovision file. Save them in a convenient location

2. Open iTunes. Then drag the downloaded .mobileprovision (if provided) & the .ipa files and drop it into iTunes Library.

3. In iTunes select your iPhone (or iPad) under devices.

4. Go to the Apps tab and make sure the checkbox for the new App is checked. If not, check it yourself.

5. Press Sync. After it is synced, you should be able to unplug you iPhone and play with the App.

Answer 3

This is impossible to do with an application compiled for distribution. If it would be possible it would mean you could get the ipa's from any device and just run them via iTunes.

You can however ask the developer to send you an ipa compiled for debugging.

Answer 4

该应用可能需要使用包含您的iPad的其他配置文件进行签名。