Reputation: 13180

Healthkit - entitlements file and plist file

I have downloaded sample codes which supports healthkit framework.I also read some blogs related healthkit.

What i read and found in code , to support Healthkit 2 things required.

1) set yourApp.entitlements with "com.apple.developer.healthkit"

2) in plist file add "Required device capabilities" with arm7 and healthkit.

I have done with both of above requirements and it works.

BUT , It works event i removed both..If i remove entitlement file and also remoe "Required device capabilities" it works.

So what is the need of above 2 ? it seems not mandatory then why each blogs and sample code suggests it.

Upvotes: 0

Answers (3)

Allan

Reputation: 7353

The required device capability entitlement is only necessary if you want to restrict the application to run on devices that support HealthKit. If your app requires HealthKit for its primary functionality, then you should use the required device capability entitlement to ensure that the app does not get purchased for devices that cannot support it (iPads for instance).

Upvotes: 1

anka

Reputation: 3857

The first one is definitely required but the entry within you .plist file is not. Evenmore the entry in your plist file can cause you troubles when updating an existing app. Have a look at the post http://jademind.com/blog/posts/healthkit-api-tutorial/ to get some more details and notes on this topic.

Upvotes: 2

User31

Reputation: 279

Both these are required when you want to run your app on device

Upvotes: -1

Healthkit - entitlements file and plist file

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