Generate IPA file with a mobileprovision file only

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Nicolas Dev OP

Created Oct ’15

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Hello,

I developed an application for my client who must diffuse into business with an MDM server.

My client does not want to give me access to his business developer account so I can sign the application. And on my side I have a standard developer account.

My client sent me a file "app.mobileprovision" saying it was the only thing necessary for me to generate an IPA file, and then resign the application.

But I do not see how I can generate the IPA file with the file "app.mobileprovision" without using xcode and identify myself on a developer account.

Apparently xcodebuild can be used, but I don't know how to pass a parameter file "app.mobileprovision" to create the IPA file.

How could I do?

Thanks a lot for your help !

Nicolas

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Answer 1

c l i f f OP

Nov ’15

First of all, if you're going to distribute your app via MDM, you need an Apple Developer Enteprise Program account ($299/year), not the standard Developer account ($99/year).

Once you get that, you'll create an App ID, a Production Distribution cert, and a Provisioning Profile which includes that cert. You can then use AirSign or iResign to re-sign the app. You cannot re-sign with your cert and a Provisioning Profile created by another ADEP account, as the Team ID's will not match, and iOS will refuse to launch your app.

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Answer 2

jafuller_sbux OP

Nov ’15

Generate the IPA without code signing (try this). Then the enterprise can use AirSign or iResign to use their own cert and profile to sign for distribution.

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