Hi, is there any LEGAL way (w/o jailbreak) to install iOS application to iOS device (ipad, iphone, ipod) without publishing to application store? For example - application for closed group of users (admins/moderators etc of some web application).
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You need to apply for a Enterprise/Corporate development license with Apple. Then they provide the option to deploy without the app store.
The minimum amount of employees is high though (about 500 I think).
See this link for more info: http://developer.apple.com/programs/ios/enterprise/
Alastair Pitts
2010-10-03 07:10:21
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Yes, ahdoc distribution allows you to installed on upto 100 devices (including the ones you use for development), all you have to do is have the paid for developer account (the standard $99 one).
Here's one explanation, but there are loads of articles around on the subject:
JosephH
2010-10-03 07:11:36
The link to the [guide itself](http://furbo.org/2008/08/06/beta-testing-on-iphone-20/) referenced by the C|Net article may be more useful.
John Franklin
2010-10-03 07:44:23
Good point John, thanks - I've updated my answer with that.
JosephH
2010-10-03 10:10:52
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Apple supports "Ad-Hoc" application distribution for exactly this purpose, but it is limited to 100 devices. If you have an Enterprise developer account, you can do Ad-hoc distribution within your organization, as well.
iOS Developer Distribution Options
iOS Developer Enterprise Program
codelark
2010-10-03 07:12:13