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Ad-hoc style distribution for an iPad app?


I'm talking with a client who is abroad and I'm wondering whether I will be able to send him versions of the iPad app for testing before it's on iTunes.

Is there a solution (e.g. Ad-Hoc?) I could rely that doesn't require jailbreak or anything?

If so, could you please provide me with a link to a guide?

Thank you !


Solution

  • Yes Ad-hoc is what you need, basically you will need to associate your client device identifier (UDID) to a certificate that you will use to sign application.

    This is a standard procedure (no jailbreak required) that is fully documented on Apple provisioning portal in User Program Guide (you have to apply ($99) for the developer program and be logged to access this... and it is limited to 100 devices)

    Another good thing is to use an "Ad-Hoc" updater such as HockeyKit to ease your client updates and installation procedure...