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Install ipa on iPhone

I am trying to install an .ipa on iPhone. This app need to be tested before publishing.

First, I tried to install the .ipa using iTunes. I clicked on install, it went to will install and then "installing" and is stuck there. Nothing is happening. If I try "sync", it appears as the app is being installed on the device, but disappears after the sync.

Trying installation using Xcode gives the error "A valid provisioning profile for this executable was not found."

Solution

  • If you are trying to install your own developed app in iOS device and facing this problem, then there can be any of following reasons for this error.

    1. You may have not created proper IPA file. Regenerate your IPA file again.
    2. You are trying to install app in iOS device which is not registered/associated with your app in developer account. Get UDID of your iOS device and register it with your app in developer account. Update your provisioning profile and regenerate your IPA.
    3. Problem with App Installation medium you are using to install an app i.e Diawi or any other.. Re-upload your IPA file (update IPA file on source location).

    Go through each, one-by-one. You will get solution.