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To transfer a .ipa file into iPad by using windows machine


I am very much new to iOS development.I am working in native iOS development with Objective C as front end and SUP 2.1.3 as backend.I have successfully deployed an application in iPad by connecting it to MAC machine.(I am having a valid provisioning certificate.)

Now,I have to deploy my application using the ipa file.The steps that I followed are given below,

1.Product--->archive 2.selected archived file--->distribute---->save for enterprise distribution--->selected the code identity---->saved to a folder 3.dragged the ipa file into iTunes and synced..

This worked properly.

I tried the same procedure in my windows machine by downloading iTunes .And I connected the iPad to my Windows machine.But it didnt work.Can anyone please help me in solving this?Do I need to add the provisioning certificate or anything like that to my iTunes?I am using Xcode 4.3.2 and iPad 5.1.


Solution

  • If you are willing to to deploy & test the ipa file on your ipad then follow the instructions as specified here:

    Testing Your App on Many Devices and iOS Versions

    you do not need to pay the developer fees until you are publishing to the appstore. cheers!!!