With Apps option removed from latest iTunes 12.7.... , how to install adhoc IPA?

Question

Now that after latest update from Apple for iTunes, Apps option is removed from Library in iTunes.

See Article Here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208075

How should my client, now get the ad hoc IPA, installed to his iPhone. Do the developers now need to deliver through TestFlight beta testing only?

Answer 1

You can still install ad-hoc apps using iTunes by following the steps under Manually add items from your computer in this tech note

The steps are:

1. Connect your device to your computer and open iTunes
2. Find your device in the left sidebar in iTunes
3. Drag your ad-hoc IPA to the device
4. Once the device listing outlines in blue, release the file.

Answer 2

Apple Configurator 2 software from Apple can be used for sideloading - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-configurator-2/id1037126344?mt=12

Just install the software, connect your device, drag your ipa into the Configurator, as simple as that.

Answer 3

There are many different ways to install the IPA or .app file on the device from your mac machine.

• Apple Configurator 2
• If IPA/.app is adhoc then using iTunes.
• Open Xcode -> GO TO -> Window -> Devices and Simulators

Please refer iTunes 12.7 iPA installation for step by step guide for all these three approaches.

Answer 4

I faced the same issue and found that I can install the generated ipa from xcode instead of itunes. I used xcode Windows menu -> Devices and selected my connected iPhone. Then on the installed apps section, I click the + to locate ipa file and install to the iPhone. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Apple published a new version of iTunes 12.6.3 which can be installed over iTunes 12.7 and brings back applications management.

You can download it here: https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/HT208079

Answer 6

In itune 12.7 and onward.

1. Install Apple Configurator 2

2. Connect your device.

3. drag your .ipa file and drop it to apple configurator 2. (image given below).

4. now you will see app in your device.

Happy Coding!!

Answer 7

Follow these steps to install an ipa file

Answer 8

Use Xcode for the same, go to window -> Devices -> Select you device from the list -> Press '+' button under installed apps section

Answer 9

Open Xcode and go to Window Option and select DevicesAndSimulators.

Select your device. and click on "+" icon from the bottom.

click on + button will open window to select you ipa from system.

Happy Coding