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Latest reply on May 19, 2019 3:38 AM by Claude31

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JustKBig May 17, 2019 4:47 AM

Hi,

I am new apple developer and I am developing an app with flutter that needs push notification.

Actually I just have my iMac, without any mobile device, and I would like to know if its possible to add push notification to the app and put the app in the apple store only with an iMac.

Thanks

Re: Develop an app (with push notification) without a device

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Claude31 May 17, 2019 5:21 AM (in response to JustKBig)

Yes, it is enough to have a Mac.

The only point to check is the 2 factor authentication requirement.

See details here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915
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  JustKBig May 17, 2019 8:19 AM (in response to Claude31)
  
  Thanks for the answer.
  
  What you mean with this sentence:
  
  The only point to check is the 2 factor authentication requirement.
  
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KMT May 17, 2019 8:51 AM (in response to JustKBig)

If you're talking about the App Store for iPhones, etc. at least one (mobile) device registered in the Member Center, with a paid Developer Program account, is required to be able to work with, build, and provision for distribution via that store.

As well, a paid account is requred to be able to work w/push notifications for building and testing.
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  JustKBig May 17, 2019 8:49 AM (in response to KMT)
  
  So is Claude31 user wrong?
  
  What's the correct answer?
  
  For mobile device do you mean also an iPad?
  
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    KMT May 17, 2019 8:55 AM (in response to JustKBig)
    
    This is not a new requirement for mobile device development. And yes, also iPad, or touch.
    
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      JustKBig May 17, 2019 9:19 AM (in response to KMT)
      
      Sorry for dumb question, but I am starting to develop in apple.
      
      What you mean with this:
      
      This is not a new requirement for mobile device development
      
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        KMT May 17, 2019 10:00 AM (in response to JustKBig)
        
        The requirement to have at least one (mobile) device registered in the Member Center for App Store (vs. Mac App Store) dev/distribution ...is not new and has been in place for the last ten years.
        
        The question comes up routinely, however, as new devs come in and find themselves blocked when they have no iPhone/iPad/touch. I suspect that is why you're asking now.
        
        For purposes of discussion, it would help if you clarified which platform(s) you intend to build apps for, and which, if any, devices you have, including mac, iphone, ipad, touch, watch or apple tv, and if you currently have a paid Developer Program account, or if you are attempting to work with Xcode's 'free provisioning'...sorry if I missed that.
        
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        JustKBig May 18, 2019 10:37 AM (in response to KMT)
        
        This is my situation:
        I developed an app with flutter (for both android and apple platforms).
        
        I have just an iMac, and I tried the app (succesfully) with iphone emulator. The app works.
        After that I got a paid Developer Program account cause I want to put the app in the apple store.
        
        Now my problems are:
        - in xcode I get errors about certificates
        - I need do implement push notifications, and I did not know (now I guess I understood) if I had to have an apple mobile advice to achieve that.
        
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        KMT May 18, 2019 11:26 AM (in response to JustKBig)
        
        Good info, thanks, and yes, you understand correctly. All you need now is a working device, pref. one you can use also for testing, beyond the simulator.
        
        If you have further questions, such as those involving Xcode, be sure to mention it's version etc. If you have questions on 3rd party SDKs/Tool such as flutter, those should be put to the 3rd. party rather than risk being off-topic here in devForums where the focus is on Apple's IDE.
        
        Good luck.
        
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    Claude31 May 19, 2019 3:38 AM (in response to JustKBig)
    
    Just a clarification: developing is one thing, publishing on the appStore is another. Depends what your question is about.
    
    In anycase, developing an app:
    - if for onself, it is to put some day on a device
    - if for publishing, it is essential to test on a real device (possibly several: iPhone, iPad…)
    
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