With Apps option removed from latest iTunes 12.7.... , how to install adhoc IPA?

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Now that after latest update from Apple for iTunes, Apps option is removed from Library in iTunes.

See Article Here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208075

How should my client, now get the ad hoc IPA, installed to his iPhone. Do the developers now need to deliver through TestFlight beta testing only?

Good question. You will get a faster and official response on the Apple Developer Forums. — Robotic Cat, Sep 14 '17 at 20:31

score 38 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 14 '17 at 22:27

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You can still install ad-hoc apps using iTunes by following the steps under Manually add items from your computer in this tech note

The steps are:

Connect your device to your computer and open iTunes
Find your device in the left sidebar in iTunes
Drag your ad-hoc IPA to the device
Once the device listing outlines in blue, release the file.

answered Sep 14 '17 at 22:27

Paulw11

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I can't get this working on for .ipa files on iTunes 12.7. – bennettp123 Sep 18 '17 at 05:33
That is the version I tested on. Is the UUID for the device in question registered on your account and included in the app's provisioning profile? – Paulw11 Sep 18 '17 at 05:58
It is, but the app is bundled for adhoc distribution, and I don't think that includes the device UUID. – bennettp123 Sep 19 '17 at 06:10
Yes, files saved for AdHoc distribution must include the device UUID in the provisioning profile, otherwise you could just upload your IPA somewhere and bypass the app store. But if you have this then it should be OK. – Paulw11 Sep 19 '17 at 06:22
Try syncing your phone through iTunes first. Once it has completed sync process, then try drag & drop IPA. – Usman Sep 19 '17 at 11:31
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The drag and drop are note working on windows. Any other option? – Henry Ávila Sep 21 '17 at 14:58
Even with the device UUID in the provisioning profile iTunes will not let me drag an ad-hoc .ipa file into the sidebar there. It does not turn blue (iTunes 12.7). The Configurator App does work however (see other answer) – Ade Sep 22 '17 at 11:56
May be, however Apple Configurator does not seem to be available for windows. The windows users still have no other option than iTunes. Please make sure following in order: 1. Is your iPhone's OS updated to iOS 11 ? 2. Sync your phone with iTunes first. 3. Then try IPA drag & drop. – Usman Sep 22 '17 at 13:35
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This worked for me with iTunes on macOS Sierra. My iPhone is still iOS 10. But it **did not work on Windows**. By dragging the ipa over to the device in iTunes the cursor changes to _Link_. But nothing happens. It does not outline the device in blue like it does on macOS. – nharrer Nov 06 '17 at 16:13
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I use iTunes 12.8 and an iPhone 5S with 11.4 iOS. In my case I copied the .ipa file from PC, went to iTunes, right-clicked on Devices name in the left side bar and selected "Paste". And that's it. The app was installed on my phone. – Eventful Jul 18 '18 at 12:15

score 18 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 19 '17 at 16:08

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Apple Configurator 2 software from Apple can be used for sideloading - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-configurator-2/id1037126344?mt=12

Just install the software, connect your device, drag your ipa into the Configurator, as simple as that.

answered Sep 19 '17 at 16:08

Ashwin G

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Thank you so much ashwin – Subramani Sep 20 '17 at 12:05
This seems to be the correct, new way of doing it. iTunes won't let me drag an ad-hoc .ipa file into iTunes. – Ade Sep 22 '17 at 11:54
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We could also use Xcode Devices to add the ipa to the device directly – Arthi Sep 25 '17 at 00:38
@Ade We can still install the adhoc IPA using iTunes 12.7. Please refer my answer here https://stackoverflow.com/a/46520816/1722622 – zoom8amit Oct 02 '17 at 13:24
@theAmitom This is precisely what iTunes 12.7 *won't* let me do. My compiled .ipa file (that contains a provisioning profile that includes the device ID of iPhone in question) cannot be drooped there in my iTunes 12.7. When dragging the file over that area the blue drop target highlight does not appear. – Ade Oct 02 '17 at 17:19
My ipa is copied to iPhone and the 'Installing..' appeared on phone, but after that the app icon on iphone has become greyish and on tapping on the icon, I see the message "Unable to install [app name]". How to fix this? – darKnight Jun 08 '18 at 12:55
Seems like a provisioning profile issue. Can you cross verify the type of distribution certificate being used and whether the device is added to the devices list – Ashwin G Jun 27 '18 at 18:23

score 17 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 06 '17 at 07:56

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Open Xcode and go to Window Option and select DevicesAndSimulators.

Select your device. and click on "+" icon from the bottom.

click on + button will open window to select you ipa from system.

Happy Coding

answered Nov 06 '17 at 07:56

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WOW Boss! It was awesome. Loved to do it and its very easy to do. – Prasanna Apr 12 '18 at 07:35
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Very simple and easy way – jrh Sep 12 '18 at 05:44
@jrhamza weird too :P – Rishi Chaurasia Oct 23 '18 at 07:24

score 6 · Answer 4 · answered Apr 13 '18 at 21:47

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Follow these steps to install an ipa file

answered Apr 13 '18 at 21:47

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Step 4 is the critical missing step from Paulw11's higher ranked answer. Following the steps here finally allowed me to move my .ipa onto device. – Scott Jul 20 '18 at 22:15
When I set the option on step 4, it says all my musics and videos will be erased. Is there some way around without it being erased? (I am not an IPhone guy) – Tarcisio Júnior Jun 04 '20 at 10:42

score 4 · Answer 5 · answered Oct 09 '17 at 10:38

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Apple published a new version of iTunes 12.6.3 which can be installed over iTunes 12.7 and brings back applications management.

You can download it here: https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/HT208079

answered Oct 09 '17 at 10:38

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This is the only supported answer for Windows – Ewan Leith Dec 04 '17 at 16:57

score 2 · Answer 6 · answered Apr 02 '18 at 09:01

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In itune 12.7 and onward.

Install Apple Configurator 2
Connect your device.
drag your .ipa file and drop it to apple configurator 2. (image given below).

now you will see app in your device.

Happy Coding!!

answered Apr 02 '18 at 09:01

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Yes, **Apple Configurator 2** worked for me. I was able to drag and drop my custom ipa file into the iPhone image. No need to use iTunes for this anymore. – marika.daboja Jul 09 '18 at 01:54
Also, very good step by step instruction hwo to solve this problem with screenshots here https://codeburst.io/latest-itunes-12-7-removed-the-apps-option-how-to-install-ipa-on-the-device-3c7d4a2bc788 – marika.daboja Jul 09 '18 at 02:00

score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Oct 05 '17 at 06:10

I faced the same issue and found that I can install the generated ipa from xcode instead of itunes. I used xcode Windows menu -> Devices and selected my connected iPhone. Then on the installed apps section, I click the + to locate ipa file and install to the iPhone. Hope this helps.

score 0 · Answer 8 · answered Oct 24 '17 at 06:17

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Use Xcode for the same, go to window -> Devices -> Select you device from the list -> Press '+' button under installed apps section

answered Oct 24 '17 at 06:17

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score -1 · Answer 9 · answered Oct 05 '17 at 05:30

There are many different ways to install the IPA or .app file on the device from your mac machine.

Apple Configurator 2
If IPA/.app is adhoc then using iTunes.
Open Xcode -> GO TO -> Window -> Devices and Simulators

Please refer iTunes 12.7 iPA installation for step by step guide for all these three approaches.

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