Friday, 1 April 2016

Install IPA file to iOS Devices using iTunes

Install IPA file to iPhone / iPod / iPad using iTunes



Confuse! What is IPA file ?

IPA is archived version of iOS Applications. IPA is used for testing purpose, IPA can be shared with each other and can be install into iOS devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod.

PS: Application can install only in those devices, which are bind with used provisioning profile to generate the IPA file. 

Note: Steps remain same for both Mac and Windows

How to Install IPA file in Device ?

Windows users, Please Download iTunes from Apple if you don't have already installed in your machine.
Mac users, iTunes should built in your machine, then also they can Download from Apple.

Update For iTune 11,

Step 1: Locate IPA file and Open it with iTunes 

Open with iTunes


Step 2: Attach your device and select it from Upper Right corner

Select Device

Step 3: Select "Apps" option from menu
Select "Apps" from Menu

Step 4: Locate your and click on "Install"

Locate App


Step 5: Click Apply/Sync to install in Device.

Install by Applying changes


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For Older iTunes


Step 1: Locate IPA file and Open it with iTunes 

Locate IPA in Finder/Explorer 

Locate IPA file
Locate IPA file
Open with iTunes
Open with iTunes
Open with iTunes

iTunes Apps
iTunes Apps

Step 2: Select your Device and Select your App

  • Please attach you device with your PC.
  • Now, you can find your device in left panel under "Devices" section
  • Select your Device
  • Click on "Apps" from tab menu on Right side.
  • Check the checkbox of "Sync Apps"
  • Check your Application from list of Application  

Select Device and App
Select Device and App
Step 3: Install the App

Click "Apply" (Bottom - Right Corner) Button to install check marked Applications.

Install the App
Install the App
   
That's it you can see the Application in your device, Enjoy!

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