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andypanda
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02/09/11 09:55 AM (15 years ago)

Storing Developed Simulator

I have developed an app on the simulator but its not ready to upload to iTunes. Can I store the simulated version so others can view it, so I don't need to recreate it each time in x-code?
 
David @ buzztouch
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02/09/11 10:02 AM (15 years ago)
This is an interesting question but I'm a little confused. The project itself is the 'stored version' and I can't think of anything else you may be able to archive? Nobody will be able to view your project unless they install it on a device. Apple has tight controls over this (ugh!) but does allow you to distribute your app to a select few. The developer portal at Apple has a few explanations as to how you could do this. It's a bit tricky but it works like kinda-like this... a) You enter a device ID in your Apple Developer control panel (up to 100 are allowed) b) You compile your project with a special 'flag' set to 'Distribution' version. Not debug, and not release. c) You send a package to your users / testers / friends. d) They install your app using iTunes. The idea is that your list of 'friends' are working together on a design team so sharing your apps outside of the normal App Store channel is appropriate. We have done this a few times and can say that it's possible but very frustrating to figure out all the Apple Red Tape!!! Good luck.
 

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