Can xcarchive be opened on iPhone?

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I received an xcarchive of an app. I would like to check it on my device and then distribute. How can it be installed on the iPhone?

This is certainly on topic, as it relates to testing of an Xcode build product on a device. — Simon Woodside, Apr 26 '13 at 16:06

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 25 '13 at 15:27

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You can't install an xcarchive on an iPhone. Ask the person that sent it you to send a ipa file instead.

answered Apr 25 '13 at 15:27

Ben Clayton

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If the **xarchive** is properly signed then there should not be any problem in installing it on the device.one can always find the .app found in archive and **drag and drop in iTunes** to make the **ipa** and install in the device via iTunes or one can easily install the .app through **xcode devices** and he can even use the archive to open up xcode archives and re-sign the app with his own signers.I don't see a problem with this.He has to be careful about entitlements though if available – Durai Amuthan.H Jun 01 '17 at 12:28

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