iOS.DistributionApp.0-build-adhoc-distribution-for-tester

Build adhoc distribution for tester

1. 提供App测试包

1.1 提供测试包的步骤

Ref[8]

A: 注册所有的测试设备

B: 将App进行归档

C: 用ad hoc provisioning profile 或者 team provisioning profile来对app进行签名，然后导出归档文件。

D: 将App安装到测试设备

E: 从测试人员处征集crash report

1.2 Generic Xcode Archive

在将App archive 导出为.ipa 包时有以下问题：

"Upload to App Store..." 和 "Validate..." 都是disable状态。解决问题参考 Ref[9]

1.3 CFBundleSupportedPlatforms的值不对导致的Error

CJSDKBundle.bundle/Info.plist中包含以下key引起archive export时的错误。

CFBundleSupportedPlatforms该key的值不是iPhoneOS, 而是iPhoneSimulator。

1.4 provisioning profile 在本地Mac OS X系统中的位置

.mobileprovision 在Mac OS X上目录位置

~/Library/MobileDevice/Provisioning Profiles

1.5 已经注册的设备上是否需要安装provisioning profile

A): .mobileprovision 也应该和 .ipa 一样发给Tester。Ref[11]

B): 如何安装 .mobileprovision 文件，参考Ref[11.2]/Ref[11.1]

Next: .mobileprovision 文件的解析 iOS.DistributionApp.1-mobile-provision-file[draft]

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Reference

1. Installing an Ad Hoc Distribution

https://www.innerfence.com/howto/install-iphone-application-ad-hoc-distribution

2. Technical Q&A QA1868 Missing Enterprise Distribution Certificate Private Keys

https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/qa/qa1868/_index.html

3. Troubleshooting <<App Distribution Guide>>

https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/IDEs/Conceptual/AppDistributionGuide/Troubleshooting/Troubleshooting.html

4. Technical Q&A QA1862 Resolving the "No identities are available for signing" Error

https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/qa/qa1862/_index.html

5. iOS - Creating an Ad Hoc Distribution Provisioning Profile

https://support.magplus.com/hc/en-us/articles/204270188-iOS-Creating-an-Ad-Hoc-Distribution-Provisioning-Profile

6.

http://www.thecave.com/2014/09/16/using-xcodebuild-to-export-a-ipa-from-an-archive/

7. How to create ipa in xcode 6 without Apple Developer account?

8. Exporting Your App for Testing (iOS, tvOS, watchOS) (AAAA+)

https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/IDEs/Conceptual/AppDistributionGuide/TestingYouriOSApp/TestingYouriOSApp.html

9. Troubleshooting Application Archiving in Xcode

https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/technotes/tn2215/_index.html

10. Beta Test Tutorial for iOS: How To Host a Beta Test for your iOS App

http://www.raywenderlich.com/1669/beta-test-tutorial-how-to-host-a-beta-test-for-your-ios-app

11. Installing Ad-hoc Distribution

11.1 Installing Ad-hoc App onto an Apple Mobile Device

http://jerseycow.com/wiki/installing-ad-hoc-app-onto-an-apple-mobile-device/

11.2 Installing an Ad Hoc Distribution

https://www.innerfence.com/howto/install-iphone-application-ad-hoc-distribution

12. Apple Documents

12.1 App Distribution Quick Start

https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/IDEs/Conceptual/AppStoreDistributionTutorial/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40013839-CH1-SW1

12.2 App Distribution Guide

https://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/IDEs/Conceptual/AppDistributionGuide/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40012582-CH1-SW1