Do you use IOS or Androids app? If yes, then it is advisable you through it on Xcode. Therefore, you can now release it to the owner to pass through the device. You have to select the distribution testing based on the app you are using before releasing it to the users. Below you learn how to prepare your app for beta testing and complete configuration.
Reason to work with beta testing app
Before starting, let us go through alpha testing. Here the app is handled by a team of experts in developer apps. The problem seems complicated when you want to configure it when mass users are trying the app. You can use beta users for a period before you return those apps. It allows you to check the idea and confirm the app is working properly before you start using.
Combination of the multiple apps in a project or purchase
If you are given apps on different platforms, the best way is to combine them in the Xcode project or purchase them on the app store to make installation easy for the user. You can allow your client to order the same from the app store, which is convenient to handle on the universal usages.
Joining of the app developer program
There is a method of distribution that ranges from exporting your device to uploading of the app store, which is connected to another device in use. Another essential thing you can try is using test flight to distribute it to the iOS, watchOS, and tvOS beta builds for the tester and gather all feedback.
Do you want to distribute your app for a registered device? If you have such an idea, you better consider beta testing using TestFlight. You will need to join app stores and install the Apple developer program. This will help you to connect your account and enables you to start uploading the building. The app developer has information to help you learn various things if you are interested. You can become an expert in such an area and know how to develop an app that will perform best for android devices and others.
Creating an archive of your app
To start using the distribution method, you must create an app archive to activate the function. For those who don’t have an idea, a library is a build made in your app. This includes; debugging information and involve Xcode stores for the bundles. In the main window of your Xcode is advisable you choose a target that is built for the device which has a scheme toolbar menu to assists you in all the process. You only need to select a product >Archive to create a target achieved on the organizing.
You can get various apps like mac app, which is usually created on separate archives for the mac version and iPad.
Beta testing a Mac via iTunes Connect is nothing better. If you want to test a Mac app,
- Create a build using Pre-Test Profile / Pre-Development Profile.
- Before creating a new pre-profile, make sure you have added all the required devices to your Apple Member Center and these devices will be added to the pre-profile
- Remember to uncheck the Verify Mac Application checkbox in the Unity3d Build Preferences.
- To install the application correctly on your MAC, install it via Terminal.
Choose distribution method
Now you can decide to export archives or upload them to app store connect. First, you will have to ship the app to use it outside the app store.
Go to archives organizer; select archives, then click distribution app. In the next sheet, you need to select the distribution method based on the app platform.
Distribution will enable the number of users registered on the devices only to access it. For example, it can only distribute to a limited number of registered users on the device only like distributing within the organization.
- Try to distribute to a limited number of the users accessing it through the app store.
- If you are a member of the app developer enterprises program are ready to release the app for users to start managing it. The process is simple, and you can choose enterprises.
- You are distributing it to the macOS app outside the store for notarization of the app. You need to sign in with the developer of the ID.
When you check on those sheets, you have to distribute the option based on the distribution method you select. For example, if you are using the distribution app, you choose to upload it, including the symbols.
Distribute to a beta version
When distributing the app is essential to use the preview of the upcoming release based on the app you are using for a platform.
All apps are using distribute beta version for registering devices on the development account. You have an option for reversing the portion for the limit device of beta testing of your device. The function of that app may vary depending on the platform you are using with them.
Publish on the app store
After you finish testing the final build, you can now submit it to the App reviews. But if you choose to Test Flight, you have to distribute it to a beta version and enter your additional information concerning the required app store developer. The process of uploading it to your app is pretty simple.
Distribute outside the app store
MacOS app, you can use for distribution of app store which is disabled due to capability of required apple developer to use on your own. You will need to learn more about such apps to make work easy for you when distributing it to the notarizing software distribution.
Distribute business app
There are several of the options you will need to consider for your business. The first thing is to customize the app. You can join the app developer program to see what is happening on your user devices.
Downloading of a crash, energy, and metric report
You can distribute the app using TestFlight and go through the app store to view your crash energy and report the generate organization for your distribution.
Summary
In the blog post has explained well how easy you can distribute your app on various devices. The program works differently depending on your application. Try signing the app using a developer provisioning profile with all devices added from Participant Center and signed with a developer certificate.
