Install IPA with iTunes 12

Question

I have an IPA signed for ad-hoc distribution. I can install it fine with Flash Builder. I\'d like to install a release version via iTunes 12, though. Dragging it onto:

Answer 1

For iTunes 12.7.0 and above, you just need to Cmd+c your app and Cmd+v into your device on iTunes. Any tab works, including Summary, Music, Movies.

Answer 2

iTunes 12.7 ( Xcode needed )

You cannot install a release ipa directly on your device. Ipa generated withAppStore Distribution Profile requires to be distributed from App Store or TestFlight. However, I found that app panel was removed even for installing ad hoc ipa from iTunes 12.7. I found a workaround to install ad-hoc apps which might help to them who cannot install even ad hoc ipa. Please follow the instructions below,

1. Connect your device
2. Open Xcode and go to Window -> Devices
3. Select the connected device from left panel
4. Brows the IPA from Installed Apps -> + button
5. Wait few seconds and its done!

Answer 3

Do not use any service similar to https://www.diawi.com/ as it can potentially have huge security implications. Using this kind of process and with some clever coding skills, a third party can inject extra stuff in you application. And they are basically charging you for something that you can do yourself.

In iTunes 12.7.x, it is still possible to install an ipa directly on a device with a simple drag-n-drop. Look at @ganesh ubale' solution here or the other answers at https://stackoverflow.com/a/46520816/609862 or https://stackoverflow.com/a/46229114/609862.

The Apple developer web site also have detailed information about how to configure a web site for installing an IPA wirelessly (by simply sharing the download link).

Answer 4

From iTunes 12.7 apple removes App Store, So we unable to for find App option

We have another way to install iOS app using iTunes 12.7 as below

1)drag and drop your .app file to iTunes.

2)It will create .ipa file, you can find that at ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Mobile Applications/

3)connect the device you want to install that app.

4)drag .ipa file from finder to iTunes on my Device section as shown in below section.

Answer 5

I just reset the device (erase all settings) and sync up with iTunes and now I can drag the app over to the phone library on iTunes (even though there is no apps tab). Once you sync. the app is then on the phone.

Answer 6

In my case Drag & Drop didn't work.

1. I had to first Sync iTunes with the iOS device (Sync button on the bottom right)
2. I had to add the IPA file through iTunes menu bar: File -> Add to Library...
3. I had to press the "Install" button for my app in the "Apps" screen
4. I had to press the "Apply" button on the bottom right