iOS Question Testing release version of app

[biometrics]

I tried following these steps but I'm not getting it right:

Testing apps in Release mode without going through the store?

How do I load a release build to my test device? Actually I'm using these sequence: "Build release app" "Download last build" "Upload to iTunes connect" and then I can test my app with TestFlight, but the whole process means going through the app store. Is there a way to send the build...

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My certificate and provision looks like this:

#If RELEASE
   #CertificateFile: ios_distribution.cer
   #ProvisionFile: Firebase.mobileprovision
#Else
   #CertificateFile: ios_development.cer
   #ProvisionFile: Firebase_development.mobileprovision
#End If

I understand I must not compile it with the store profile so I tried with only:

   #CertificateFile: ios_development.cer
   #ProvisionFile: Firebase_development.mobileprovision

But I don't get a download URL.

I tried creating a Ad Hoc Profile with the distribution certificate:

   #CertificateFile: ios_distribution.cer
   #ProvisionFile: Ad_Hoc.mobileprovision

But I'm still not getting a download URL.

Can someone please explain it like I'm 5 years old...

 

[Erel]

1. I don't recommend using a development certificate at all. It is not needed except of a few rare cases.
2. There is no difference between running debug mode and release mode. Use the same certificate and provision profile and choose Alt +T + B + R. The app will be installed on the connected device and you will be able to run it.

 

[biometrics]

1. I don't recommend using a development certificate at all. It is not needed except of a few rare cases.
2. There is no difference between running debug mode and release mode. Use the same certificate and provision profile and choose Alt +T + B + R. The app will be installed on the connected device and you will be able to run it.

So I just need this?

   #CertificateFile: ios_distribution.cer
   #ProvisionFile: Firebase.mobileprovision

 

[Erel]

Yes. And switch to a store provision profile when needed.

 

[biometrics]

Yes. And switch to a store provision profile when needed.

I think this is maybe where I'm getting lost. Is what I am using not the store provision profile? This is how I've been publishing to the app store for years?

 

[Erel]

I cannot know. Run the app in release mode and go over the compilation window text. It will tell you whether it is a store provision profile or not.

The point is that you don't need to use a different provision profile while you test in debug more or release mode.