Is there a way to test the App Store Distribution bundle that's to be submitted to iTunes Connect, on a device, e.g. iPod Touch?
Also, for the distribution bundle is it important to remove the file "Entitlemenets.plist"?
A:
You can test the equivalent of the App Store distribution bundle by creating a target identical to the App Store target except signed with an Ad Hoc provisioning profile.
kubi
2010-10-01 16:34:35
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A:
You can run a Distribution build on a device with your Ad Hoc provisioning profile.
(You can't launch it with the debugger though.)
Also, you can submit an Ad Hoc build to the App Store.
This is because both Ad Hoc and Distribution builds are signed with the same distribution certificate. (There is no separate "Ad Hoc certificate".)
Do not remove Entitlements.plist. It must be present.
Jon-Eric
2010-10-01 16:39:18
What do you mean by "both Ad Hoc and Distribution builds are signed with the same distribution certificate"? The Provisioning Portal has a field to indicate whether a distribution cert is for the App Store or Ad Hoc distribution method. That sounds like one needs 2 separate cert hence 2 separate profiles.
twinkle
2010-10-01 21:23:43