Instructions for getting from Xcode to iPhone

[sdaitzman]

I've downloaded the project but I'm not familiar with iOS development. Can the readme have a brief set of instructions that detail how you install this?

[tschoof]

I got the iOS app built and transferred without a paid developer account. I'm gonna try a quick and dirty rundown, I'm not sure if I can remember all the right steps though.

• The easiest way to begin should be to clone this repo via the link on the main page to the Github desktop app
• then, install and launch Xcode, open a new project, an iOS application
• for the product name, enter "de.nautigg.me.thomasfinch.GammaTest" (it'll make sense), think of an organization identifier and then create that project
• in the "General" tab, add your Apple ID to the "Team" thingy
• then, "Fix Issue", and the certificate or whatever is created
• now everything should be ready to leave and close this project, and launch the cloned GammaTest project
• under "Build settings" and "Code signing", there should be an "iPhone developer" identity to select in all the fields, and a profile for "provisioning profile" as well
• back in the "General" tab, you need to make the Bundle Identifier com.YourTeamName.de.nautigg.me.thomasfinch.GammaTest
• in the thing next to the play button, select your usb-connected device, and go. it'll build with some errors
• you should be able to see the app on your phone
• now you just need to allow your dev profile on iOS in General, Profiles to run apps.

That was it for me, hope that helps for now

[gblazex]

How to sideload apps on iOS 9:
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/10/12/how-to-sideload-apps-on-iphone-ipad-ios-9/
(also uses GammaThingy as an example)

[dso371]

I simply cannot get this to work. I've followed all the instructions as far as I can tell, and I end up with an app icon that is just an iOS grid without the gamma picture, and when I tap it I get a blank page that says Master in the centre top, Edit in top left, and + in top right, and if I hit + I just get a time stamp! What have I done wrong? Thanks, I'd love to get this to work on my phone.

[ANGOmarcello]

And you made sure to checkout this adress in the Xcode menu? https://github.com/thomasfinch/GammaThingy.git

[dso371]

Thanks, I got it to work after trying again with the instructions at the top and using checkout as you suggest, with that address. Not sure what I did wrong before but now it's installed fine, thank you.

But here's the irony - I thought the app would allow me to decrease orangeness but it only allows me to increase it! The lowest setting on the app is actually identical to not enabling it at all! That's a pity, since I like increased white point and cooler screens. Any chance of enabling this in a future version? Many thanks again, David

[ANGOmarcello]

Maybe we should include the idownloadblog link in the compiling part of the readme @thomasfinch
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/10/12/how-to-sideload-apps-on-iphone-ipad-ios-9/

[dso371]

Yes that would be a good idea but you need to tell people to pay attention both to the idownload instructions and the ones at the top of this thread.

[gblazex]

added the link to the README in this PR: #42

[ANGOmarcello]

@galambalazs 👍

[andmpel]

Ios 9.2 the profile won't show up in the settings app?

[murr4y]

Same here, no profile to select with 9.2.

[ylor]

It's an iOS bug. Downgrade or wait for a fix.

[rex]

Yeah, I've spent about 6 hours trying to get this onto my iPhone (6+, iOS 9.2) to no avail. I've created provisioning profiles, identities, everything I can think of and it still won't build without failing due to code signing issues. Is it because it's 9.2 and Xcode only has the release target of 9.1? I don't think it would be...

[Caesar113]

Are you using XCode 7.2 beta? If not, you need to be.

[andmpel]

I'm using XCode 7.2 beta and I'm on iOS 9.2. I've looked it up and lots of people are also having this issue. As rolyreyes said either wait for a patch or downgrade. I'm personally gonna wait for a patch.