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Methods of installation of .ipa files


Methods of installation of .ipa files

  1.  Sync the app:-        
  •  Launch iTunes
  • Click on library and select App
  • Drag .ipa and provision profile in the library section.



  • Connect your device and a device tab will be enabled next to iTunes Store.

  • Click on device tab. Your device details screen will be displayed.
  • Then tab on Apps
  • Uploaded .ipa file will be displayed in Apps screen.
  • Tap on install and your App will get installed in your device.
        2. Over-The-Air (testflightapp.com)

 
   A tester able to install .ipa file on device after developer uploaded a build and notified to tester in testflight.

  • Open mobile web browser (safari) in your device.
  • Log into testflightapp.com as a tester.
  • After logged in, tester able to see uploaded build in testflight mobile.
  • Click INSTALL on “Hello World”.  Pop up appears.
  • Click on INSTALL.
  • App will get installed on your device.
OR you can install .ipa file through INSTALL: - Link. After build uploaded in testflightapp.com, a developer sends you the mail which contains Installation link. Just copy/paste that link or type in your mobile web browser, App will directly get installed on your device.

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