iOS Question I'm (apparently) still confused about certificates, provision profiles, app ID's, etc.

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App Dude

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I followed the videos/steps to create these and got a test app working in release mode, but installed via OTA deployer.
Now, I started working on porting my production iOS app and using the same certificate and devices in the apple developer account, but created a new app ID and provisioning profile. But all *appears* to work until I post the link in Safari, get the confirmation for "Open this page in 'iTunes'?", select "Open", then nothing.
I have a feeling it has something to do with a name in the certificate/app/project properties, etc not matching another.
Is there something that explains this clearly? The video in this tutorial says to use certain selections/values, but is not a clear explanation of what is happening here and what's dependent on what.
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As I keep bashing my head on this, I'm questioning and second-guessing everything:
- Is the private signing key unique to me, or to each app? (I assumed me, so I re-used the same one that worked previously)
- Is the certificate unique to me, or to each app? (I also assumed me, so I re-used the same one that worked previously, so also had the same prev key)
 
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I also just re-created the key, certificate, and provisioning profile, and after I build the release app and try to download, I get an "illegal characters in path" message, but it doesn't specify which path, or which character(s).
 
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The OTA Deployer has been updated couple of days ago to fix the open with itunes issue. Download the new version and try again

[tool] OTA Deployer - Easily distribute your app to beta testers

This is a tool for developers who use the hosted builder. With this tool your beta testers can install your app over the air by clicking on a link. In order to distribute your app you need to follow these steps: 1. Add the beta tester device UDID to the provision file and download the updated...
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Oh, I didn't know that.
But sadly my current issue is before I even get to the OTA Deployer... just trying to download the last-compiled release version is not working ?
 
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1. You only need one app ID for one app.
2. You need 2 provision profile. Adhoc and Store provision profiles
a. Adhoc for testing which should include your testing devices UDID.
b. Store for ONLY uploading to the appstore.
3. OTA Deployer: You must compile your app with Adhoc provision in Release Mode
 
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1. Right.
2. I'm not releasing to a store yet, so just one (adhoc) for now.
3. Right... and I tried explicitly specifying that provision profile in the Project Attributes section, which made no difference.

But what I want to know is:
a. If I create a private signing key for one app, can I use it for another app?
b. If I create a certificate using that key, and it works for one app, can I use it for another app?

Thanks.
 
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