Install .ipa to iPad with or without iTunes

Question

I have the .ipa from PhoneGap build and I need to test it. I got provisioning profile from Developer account.

So my question is: can I directly put my <

Answer 1

You can add an IPA as new app from Apple Configurator 2.

Answer 2

You can install your iOS app without iTunes, App store, or third party sites.

When you build the archive in xcode you can select for adhoc distribution. xcode will bring you through a dialogue where you enter the URL location where your app will be along with the urls for a 57x57 pixel png and a 512x512 pixel png. It will create a bundle with your ipa and manifest.plist

Upload your ipa and the two png files whereever you plan to host them. It has to have an SSL certificate and be served over https. You may want to upload your manifest.plist there as well, but technically I'm pretty sure you can have it somewhere else.

Next, somewhere, in a text, or a webpage or email, or whereever share your link as:

<a href="itms-services://?action=download-manifest&url=https://URL/path/manifest.plist">Download anchor text</a>

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As I understand, if this is a dev app, only devices that have been added to your device profile in the app store will be able to install the app.

Answer 3

Yes, you can install IPA in iPad, first you have to import that IPA to your itunes. Connect your iPad to iTunes then install application just by click on install and then sync.

Answer 4

In Xcode 8, with iPhone plugged in, open Window -> Devices. In the left navigation, select the iPhone plugged in. Click on the + symbol under Installed Apps. Navigate to the ipa you want installed. Select and click open to install app.

Answer 5

How about iPhone Configuration Utility?

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1465?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

iPhone Configuration Utility lets you easily create, maintain, encrypt, and install configuration profiles, track and install provisioning profiles and authorized applications, and capture device information including console logs.

Update:

Apple Configurator replaces iPhone Configuration Utility. With the the release of iOS 8, iPhone Configuration Utility is no longer supported or available for download. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/apple-configurator/id434433123

Answer 6

• Goto http://buildtry.com

• Upload .ipa (iOS) or .apk (Android) file

• Copy and Share the link with testers

• Open the link in iOS or Android device browser and click Install