Install Native app Using ITunes
Prerequisites
- Apple Developer Account: Ensure you have an Apple Developer account and the necessary provisioning profiles and certificates.
- iTunes Installed: Make sure iTunes is installed on your computer.
- App File: Obtain the
.ipa
file for your app, which is the packaged application file for iOS devices.
1. Build the App
If you are building the app through a Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline like Jenkins, ensure your pipeline is configured to output the .ipa
file
2. Download the .ipa
File
- Once the Jenkins build completes, download the
.ipa
file from the Jenkins workspace.
3. Open iTunes and Connect Your iPad
- Connect Your iPad: Plug your iPad into your computer using a USB cable.
- Open iTunes: Launch iTunes on your computer.
- Select Device: Click on the device icon that appears in iTunes to select your connected iPad.
4. Install the App via iTunes
Add the App to iTunes Library:
- Drag and drop the
.ipa
file into the iTunes library. Alternatively, you can useFile > Add to Library
and select the.ipa
file.
- Drag and drop the
Sync the App to Your iPad:
- In iTunes, go to the
Apps
section under your device. - Ensure the app you added is selected for installation.
- Click on the
Apply
orSync
button to install the app on your iPad.
- In iTunes, go to the
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