iOS Question Installing iOS APP

[Nitin Joshi]

What is the executable file for iOS like Android has .apk?
How do we build executable file from B4i?
How do we install a app in iphone locally?

All above questions have asked because I develop customized APPs.

 

[f0raster0]

What is the executable file for iOS like Android has .apk?
How do we build executable file from B4i?
How do we install a app in iphone locally?

All above questions have asked because I develop customized APPs.

Installing B4i-Bridge and debugging first app

B4i-Bridge is an application that you install on the device. It has three purposes: 1. Launch the installation process when needed. This step is done with Apple Configurator 2 if using a local builder (https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/installing-apps-with-apple-configurator-2.128397/)...

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All above questions have asked because I develop customized APPs.

I just install b4i-bridge in the iPhone of my clients to install my B4I App locally.

 

[Nitin Joshi]

Thanks for the feedback, however, I would like to send executable file (installation package) to iphone users like we can send .apk to android users.

 

[f0raster0]

Thanks for the feedback, however, I would like to send executable file (installation package) to iphone users like we can send .apk to android users.

ok, then use this (Distribute your app to testers):

[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...

www.b4x.com

... like we can send .apk to android users.

please be advised you can't just send the .ipa like Android.

 

[aeric]

You need the target phone UDID to add in the provisional profile if you use the OTA deployer tool.

The alternative way is to use TestFlight. This requires you to have an Apple Developer account and upload the build to iTunes Store then the user will be invited through email as internal tester.

Both method have limited number of device installation. If I am not mistaken 500 devices.

PS: App published to TestFlight will expired in 90 days and you need upload new update to continue testing.

 

[jahswant]

Thanks for the feedback, however, I would like to send executable file (installation package) to iphone users like we can send .apk to android users.

You need to use AC2 it's more simpler to install ipa.

 

[aeric]

You need to use AC2 it's more simpler to install ipa.

AC2 is using USB cable from Mac to iPhone.