Now that app sync has been removed from iTunes 12.7, what's the recommended way to test iOS app updates?
You can install an
.ipa
by dragging it to the
Installed Apps list in the
Devices window in Xcode. This installs it much like iTunes would have, not via the incremental mechanism that Xcode normally uses when you build and run.
If you want to avoid Xcode entirely, you can do this with Apple Configurator by dragging it to your device in the All Devices window.
Finally, if you’re interested in automating app update testing, you can use Xcode’s app data support, as discussed in this post.
ps I’ve filed a bug to get TN2285 updated for the new reality (r. 34429321).
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