How do I submit an iOS app WITHOUT Xcode?

Question

I am a contract developer. I have written an app (yes, using Xcode!) for a client and now we are ready to ship. I would like to send him a copy of his app which he can sig

Answer 1

Build your App into an .app file with a "Release" schema:

 xcodebuild -target "${PROJECT_NAME}" -sdk "${TARGET_SDK}" -configuration Release

Package your App as an .ipa:

/usr/bin/xcrun -sdk iphoneos PackageApplication -v "${RELEASE_BUILDDIR}/${APPLICATION_NAME}.app" -o "${BUILD_HISTORY_DIR}/${APPLICATION_NAME}.ipa" --sign "${DEVELOPER_NAME}" --embed "${PROVISONING_PROFILE}”

Then, run Application Loader (Download/Install Application Loader 2.9 if necessary):

open -a /Developer/Applications/Utilities/Application\ Loader.app

• After it opens select "Next"

  

• Enter your iTunes Connect Apple ID and Password and select "Next"

  

• After your authenticated select "Next"

  

• Select your App and click "Next"

  

• Confirm App compatability

  

• "Choose" the binary file to upload

  

• Select and click "Next"

  

• Start the upload by clicking "Send"

  

• It will will take a few moments to authenticate through the iTunes Store

  

• Once complete, your app package has been uploaded to the iTunes Store. Click "Next"

  

• You are "Done"!

  

• Your App will show a Status of "Upload Received"

  

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Links:

Apple Doc - Using Application Loader

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How To Upload Your App To iTunes Connect Using Application Loader