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How can I download my flutter app to my iPhone without putting it in the App Store?

I can run my flutter app on my iPhone in debug mode via usb or wifi but I want to be able to use it without these restrictions. Is this possible?

Edit: What are the steps to create a .ipa file to then be loaded onto my phone?

greenzebra
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  • firebase app distribution – Jscti Oct 28 '21 at 22:09
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    Thanks. Used firebase but hadn't heard of this feature. Looks super useful. – greenzebra Oct 28 '21 at 22:40
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    Does this answer your question? [Can I test my Flutter application in a real apple device without apple developer account, and if so how do I do it?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/59587950/can-i-test-my-flutter-application-in-a-real-apple-device-without-apple-developer) – Nico Haase Oct 29 '21 at 07:39
  • It is useful, however I think other people might find Jscti's comment about 'firebase app distribution' useful. Also I am running into trouble creating the .ipa file. Thanks. – greenzebra Oct 29 '21 at 18:50

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You have to create an archive and distribute the app then you will find app_name.ipa file then you are able to install the app using itune

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  • Thanks (and sorry if this is a dumb question). But what does it mean to archive and distribute your app? (I just want to use it for personal use btw). – greenzebra Oct 28 '21 at 20:22
  • to create an .ipa file you have to make the archive after that you are able to make the .ipa when you distribute the app file then you are able to install it directly using itune – Technomancy Oct 28 '21 at 20:25
  • so would the command: flutter build ios --debug work? – greenzebra Oct 28 '21 at 20:27
  • ya it works. For creating .ipa in Xcode "Open the Product menu and choose Archive". – Technomancy Oct 28 '21 at 20:30
  • I am having trouble creating the .ipa file. However if you edit your answer to give a brief description on how to create the .ipa file, and then how to upload from itunes I will accept your answer. – greenzebra Oct 29 '21 at 18:54
  • You need to open project in xcode then create a archive file. Go to Product menu and choose archive once it will be created go to the windows menu and open Organizer window you will find archive then distribute this archive it create .ipa file. – Technomancy Oct 29 '21 at 20:30
  • @Technomancy - he's asked what you mean by "distribute" it a million times. Answer. – JᴀʏMᴇᴇ Feb 06 '23 at 08:27