iOS Question [SOLVED] CREATE APK ON B4I

[Anton Solans Argemí]

Hi All,
I’m developing my first APP using B4i. Until now, I have been using B4i-bridge in order to test my APP, but now, I would like to send an APK file to my colleague to test it.
Could you tell me how to create an APK file?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Erel]

APK = Android
IPA = iOS

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

 

[ilan]

Hi All,
I’m developing my first APP using B4i. Until now, I have been using B4i-bridge in order to test my APP, but now, I would like to send an APK file to my colleague to test it.
Could you tell me how to create an APK file?
Thanks in advance.

he will not be able to just install it and test it like you are used with android apps. ios works differently. you will need to upload your app to the store and add your firend as an "individual tester" in the Testflight section. Or you can add your friends Device to your developer account devices and compile your app again with the new provisions file.
not simple at all ?

 

[Erel]

Note that with the OTA service you don't need to upload to the store. You do need to add the device UDID to the provision profile.

 

[ilan]

OTA service?! first time i hear about that. after little search i found this: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...ibute-your-app-to-beta-testers.61672/#content

but he will need to purchase the hosted builder package. is it also possible with local builder?
(ps this is a very nice tool)

 

[Erel]

is it also possible with local builder?

No. However:
1. The hosted builder costs $26 per year.
2. With some work you can do it with Dropbox and other similar services.

 

[ilan]

ok thanks, so just to understand. if i put the ipa on my ftp server and i give a link to someone that i have added his UDID. he will be able to download the file and then what? just click on it and ios will start the install? sounds simple

 

[Erel]

No. It requires a few extra steps: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8439127/ios-enterprise-distribution-through-ota

 

[Anton Solans Argemí]

Hi all,

thanks for your comments.

I have solved my problem.