Can I release ipa file from windows? When I use codemagic, I got an Runner.app. zip file. then how to convert to ipa file. And how to install it on ios. Is there any easy method
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You can do that by using a tool named Odevio. Odevio is desktop application can be installe from https://www.odevio.com
Once installed you can setup your Apple Developer Account with Odevio in the Apple section.
You can then start building in the build menu with a Publication build type.
The build is automatically sent to Apple then you just have to submit the build through the Apple Connect interface.
For a more detailed tutorial you can check a full tutorial here : https://odevio-cli.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tutorial/5_create_apple_developer_account.html
Use cloud build. https://developer.apple.com/xcode-cloud/ You can build from windows also. You may just have to configure GitHub or gitlab with this and you can directly deploy to test flight
answered Oct 28, 2021 at 8:23
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How can I download xcode on windows. Can I download it directly. Sorry I have no idea about it.– UserCommented Nov 20, 2021 at 7:48
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You don't have to download xcode if you are doing a cloud build Commented Nov 20, 2021 at 7:56
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The documentation for xcode-cloud (developer.apple.com/xcode-cloud/get-started) says: To use Xcode Cloud, you’ll NEED Xcode 13.4.1 or later...– Alt-WNCommented Oct 11, 2024 at 18:08
it's not about converting .app to .ipa but about signing your application. And to sign iOS application you need Apple Developer Program membership.
Also you need one time access to macOS computer to create development certificate - you can ask friends or use Codemagic machine for this (read how to access build machine).
Finally with signing certificate issued by Apple and development certificate you can sign and distribute your app using Codemagic - read more here https://ioscodesigning.io/
answered Oct 28, 2021 at 13:01
