Help with Test Flight API

blorsch

Could you help me with how to use Test Flight. I have downloaded the app on the devices but when I try to upload my game it says I need a API. Any Help?

tenrdrmer

No you don't need any api the api is so you can use there anylitics which we cannot do in GameSalad.

Check this out for Test flight help.

http://forums.gamesalad.com/discussion/39655/salad-solutions-how-to-beta-test-with-testflightapp-com#Item_2

jckmcgraw

@blorsch

1. Publish your game in GS creator
2. Create a folder called "Payload" (case sensitive)
3. Drag the .app file GS published into the "Payload" folder
4. Compress the "Payload" folder (zip it up)
5. Rename "Payload.zip" to "(name of app).ipa
6. Click yes I want to change it

Now the thumbnail image should have a small iTunes logo on it, and you can drag it into the part where you upload the app to TestFlight.

Hope this helps,
Jack McGraw

blorsch

I did everything you said but it did not work. :-(

JustMe74

You might want to be a little more specific than "it did not work" so someone can help you.

blorsch

Ok, Ok @JustMe74. My problem is when I do everything right, and drag into it into TestFlight it says needs an .ipa. :-(

JohnPapiomitis

follow the instructions in the link @tendrmer posted exactly

EatingMyHat

Ok, Ok @JustMe74. My problem is when I do everything right, and drag into it into TestFlight it says needs an .ipa. :-(

@blorsch See step 5 in @jckmcgraw response...

jckmcgraw

@blorsch

The steps I put up work perfect for me, just follow them exactly.

JustMe74

Sigh.

blorsch

Just asking, but do you have to publish it? If so do you need the active Apple Dev.?

jckmcgraw

@blorsch

TestFlight requires you to have a provisioning profile attached with the .app build, so yes you need to be an Apple Dev to use TestFlight.

Just asking, but do you have to publish it?

What exactly do you mean "publish it?

Jack McGraw

tenrdrmer

@blorsch as with any other on device test you must have an active iOS developer account so you can access the development certificates and Provisioning profiles. And yes you must publish the app with the correct profiles through GameSalad so you get an .app file that is actually usable on a device.

blorsch

Just wanted to make sure.