Do I still need an Entitlements.plist file for an ad-hoc build?

Question

The instructions given in the Distribution page on the iOS Provisioning portal clearly still describe the process of creating, and including the Entitlements.plist file in a bui

Answer 1

From the iOS Developer library:

If you're doing an Ad Hoc distribution, you must properly configure your project to include an Entitlements.plist file and uncheck the get-task-allow checkbox (which sets it to False). http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#technotes/tn2242/_index.html

There's no issue with leaving the Entitlements.plist file in the Distribution build, I've had several apps submitted with it. Actually, Entitlements.plist is also for other iOS features that your app may use:

Entitlements. These files define properties that provide your application access to iOS features (such as push notifications) and secure data (such as the user’s keychain).

http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/Xcode/Conceptual/iphone_development/115-Configuring_Applications/configuring_applications.html

Also check this answer: The executable was signed with invalid entitlements