How to install Xamarin forms application on single IOS device only (without AppStore)

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How to install Xamarin forms application on single IOS device only (without AppStore)

Hi guys,

I am new to this Xamarin Forms (c#) application for IOS device.

Q1: How can I deploy the app without AppStore, as its for a particular client. I need to install on 10 devices only.

Q2: Also, can I test the app without having paid developer account or connected to MAC (as I am a windows developer using Visual Studio 2019 Xamarin app).

When I run the app, its asking me to either connect to Mac on a same network (I don't have Mac) OR I connect to my iPhone for testing but it requires paid developer account!

Thank you in advance.

Posted on Jan 13, 2022 2:22 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 13, 2022 5:12 PM in response to sharjeelBaloch

AFAIK, a Mac is required.

But check with the Xamarin folks.

You’re headed for trouble here generally, trying to work around Apple and Apple’s app distribution processes, trying to avoid acquiring a paid developer account, and trying to develop for iPhone and iPad without a Mac.

That this involves a third-party framework just adds to the complexity and the the effort.

App distribution info:

https://developer.apple.com/business/distribute/

https://developer.apple.com/custom-apps/

If you really want to do something like this, maybe re-architect the app as a webapp and operate it all entirely remotely.

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Answer 2

Jan 13, 2022 3:41 PM in response to sharjeelBaloch

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/xamarin/ios/deploy-test/app-distribution/ad-hoc-distribution?tabs=macos

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Answer 3

Jan 13, 2022 3:55 PM in response to MrHoffman

Thanks MrHoffman, that's really helpful.

But any idea on a 2nd Question related to running Xamarin app using VS 2019 for testing locally!

Regards,

Sharjeel

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How to install Xamarin forms application on single IOS device only (without AppStore)

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