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Most Common Upload Errors
Most upload errors on AppForShare come from four causes: the file is not an .ipa or .apk, it is larger than your plan allows, it is not a complete and valid app package, or (for iOS) it was built...
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Guides for shipping test builds
How to send IPA and APK files to testers, find a UDID, install outside the stores and run a smooth test round.
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Over the Air (OTA) App Installation: Everything You Need to Know
Over the air (OTA) app installation means installing an app on a phone directly from a link, over Wi-Fi or mobile data, without an app store and without connecting the phone to a computer. For...
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How Long Will Links Be Available on AppForShare?
AppForShare links do not last forever. How long a link stays live depends on the plan of the account that uploaded the build: guest uploads (no account) last 3 days, Free account links last 7...
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How to Find the UDID of Your iPhone with AppForShare
To find your iPhone or iPad UDID with AppForShare, open appforshare.io/udid in Safari on the device, allow the configuration profile to download, install it from Settings, and the page shows your...
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AppForShare: A Diawi Alternative
AppForShare is a Diawi alternative for sharing iOS and Android test builds over the air. Like Diawi, you upload an .ipa or .apk and get an install link and QR code. The main differences are larger...
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How to Enable Unknown Sources on Android
On Android 8.0 and later, there is no single "Unknown sources" switch anymore. Instead, you allow one specific app, usually your browser or file manager, to install apps. The fastest way is to...
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How to Use AppForShare to Send .apk or .ipa Files to Your Clients
To send an .apk or .ipa file to a client with AppForShare, upload the build at appforshare.io, copy the install link or QR code it gives you, and send that to your client. The client opens the...