iOS Question b4i bridge on ios 14 beta impossible to istall

[giagia]

I have an iphone with ios 14 beta, when I download b4i-bridge ,I can't install it.
Anyone know how to fix it?

 

[Erel]

There is an issue with installing apps from the browser in iOS 14 beta (https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/652391).
I don't know whether it is a new restriction or just a bug in the beta version.

Once you install B4i-Bridge, it will be able to install other apps.
I have some idea for a workarounds but I'm waiting to first understand whether it is a real issue or not.

For now do this:

Send yourself an email with:
itms-services://?action=download-manifest&amp;url=https://<ip address or hosted builder>:51042/download?type%3Dmanifest_<username>
You need to replace two values: ip address and user name (without the <> chars).

Open the email on your device and click on the link.

 

[giagia]

There is an issue with installing apps from the browser in iOS 14 beta (https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/652391).
I don't know whether it is a new restriction or just a bug in the beta version.

Once you install B4i-Bridge, it will be able to install other apps.
I have some idea for a workarounds but I'm waiting to first understand whether it is a real issue or not.

For now do this:

Send yourself an email with:
itms-services://?action=download-manifest&amp;url=https://<ip address or hosted builder>:51042/download?type%3Dmanifest_<username>
You need to replace two values: ip address and user name (without the <> chars).

Open the email on your device and click on the link.

should the body of the email be formatted like this?
itms-services://?action=download-manifest&amp;url=https://builder1.b4x.com:51041/download?type=manifest_<my user hosted builder>

i send this email but the link is not open it

 

[Erel]

It should work. Maybe your email client did something with the link. Try to send it in plain text format.

 

[Erel]

Good news: after testing many things I was able to find the cause of this issue.

For now the fix is applied to one of the builders (builder1). If you are using iOS 14 and see an installation error then switch to the secondary builder (Tools - Build Server - Settings).

 

[ilan]

is there a solution for the local builder?

email option did not work as well. i am getting the same error: could not install b4i-bridge, try again later.

 

[Deleted member 103]

is there a solution for the local builder?

email option did not work as well. i am getting the same error: could not install b4i-bridge, try again later.

copy the app to your Mac and install it with Airplay

 

[Deleted member 103]

but first connect your iphone via usb

 

[ilan]

the reason i uninstalled the b4i bridge that was installed on my iPhone is that when i tried to build my app using debug mode (or release mode) i get an error saying that the app could not be installed and i should try later. so i thought maybe i should reinstall the b4i bridge and this will solve my problem now i get the same error when i try to install the b4i bridge. your solution will mean that i will have to do that each time i build an app and this is not a solution for me. why i am not able to build any apps now?

i am using b4i v7.20 and local builder v7.26

 

[ilan]

ok i found the solution:

Installing apps with Apple Configurator 2

Starting from B4i v7.20 it is possible to install apps, when the iOS device is physically connected to a local Mac, using Apple Configurator 2. It is supported by all iOS versions and is a must with iOS 14.5+ when using the local builder. Benefits: - No need to approve installation. - Simpler...

www.b4x.com

but i must say that it is very annoying to work like this. i have to use an original USB cable so the mac will recognize my phone and i have only 4 USB ports in my mac where all are already used. very sad that the usual way to build my apps is no more working

 

[Deleted member 103]

ok i found the solution:

Installing apps with Apple Configurator 2

Starting from B4i v7.20 it is possible to install apps, when the iOS device is physically connected to a local Mac, using Apple Configurator 2. It is supported by all iOS versions and is a must with iOS 14.5+ when using the local builder. Benefits: - No need to approve installation. - Simpler...

www.b4x.com

but i must say that it is very annoying to work like this. i have to use an original USB cable so the mac will recognize my phone and i have only 4 USB ports in my mac where all are already used. very sad that the usual way to build my apps is no more working

Yes, it can only get worse.

 

[Erel]

Apple Configurator 2 actually works better than the previous method.
You don't need to approve each installation and it is more reliable.

 

[ilan]

Apple Configurator 2 actually works better than the previous method.
You don't need to approve each installation and it is more reliable.

yeah, but i have to connect my device using a USB cable. i guess we have already become too spoiled and it's just a matter of habit

 

[Erel]

Once you get used to it, you will see that it is more convenient than the previous method.

 

[ilan]

Once you get used to it, you will see that it is more convenient than the previous method.

to tell you the truth. b4x went a lot of upgrades in the last few years and i remember always when there was a major update to the UI I told to myself WHYYYYY??? and then you came with the same answer you wrote above:

Once you get used to it, you will see that it is more convenient than the previous method.

today I cannot imagine working with the old UI so I can say that you taught me a very important lesson. don't be afraid of making major updates to my apps and I did. People first complained about it but after a while everyone was happy.

Keep the good work Erel, you are really awesome!

 

[Deleted member 103]

Yes, it can only get worse.

I don't want my sentence to be misunderstood.
My sentence referred to Apple and not to B4x.

 

[Erel]

BTW, I would of course never removed the ability to install OTA with the local builder. It is related to a new restriction in iOS 14.5 (it does work with the hosted builder as the hosted builder has a static hostname).

 

[ilan]

i forgot to mention that using the Apple configuration 2 option gives me a different (wrong) IP address in the b4i server. i guess it takes it from the iPhone that is connected to the local mac. so what i do is i first start the server to see the real wifi IP address and then set it in the server settings in b4i then when i connect even if i get a different IP address the real wifi IP address works. is there a way to show the real wifi address when the iPhone is plugged into the mac? or do i need first to run the server and then connect the iPhone?

thanx

 

[Erel]

1. Set your Mac to use a static ip. It can be done in the router settings or in the Mac itself:

2. Explicitly set the builder ip address as explained in the multiple ips section: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/local-mac-builder-installation.46402/#content

With that said, once you switch to AC2, the ip address is less important. You just need to put the correct address in the IDE. You can ignore the ip address displayed in the builder logs.
It was important when using OTA installations as the SSL key is based on that ip address and it must match.