CODEWITHSUNDEEP
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Max Power
Max Power

Reputation: 992

Install iOS app on single device without developer programme

Is there anno 2019 a way to install an iOS app I developed (in Xcode) on my own iPhone without having to register in the developer programme, which I don't want to because it costs money and at this point I'm just trying stuff out. I have no intention of installing it on any devices but my own.

I looked here and tried ad-hoc archives/builds but these require signing the app, which itself leads to registration and payment for the developer programme. At least I am unable to add devices to the developer account without first paying.

There are also older questions on SO but they all deal with old versions of Xcode or iTunes, which does not support installing apps anymore. I suppose Apple regularly make it harder to avoid the developer program, which is why many instructions are outdated.

I did try the following:

For some reason the app is greyed out on the Home screen, but I cannot open it at all.

Upvotes: 2

Views: 4064

Answers (1)

canister_exister
canister_exister

Reputation: 607

Yes you can using your regular Apple account. But there is some limitations like you can't install more than 2 apps and apps will expire in 1 week.

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Upvotes: 5

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