Preparing an iOS App for Testing

This functionality is supported only if you are using the Open Agent.

To be able to test a specific iOS app on a specific iOS device with Silk Test Classic, consider the following:

Test automation is only possible with iOS apps that can be installed manually on specific iOS devices. To be able to sign an iOS app, you require a membership in the Apple Developer Program. For additional information, see Choosing a Membership. To test without having a membership in the Apple Developer Program, see Using a Personal Team Profile for Testing on Physical iOS Devices.
Note: You cannot automatically test iOS apps that are created for publication in the App Store, as well as apps that can be installed manually on any iOS device.
Before you can install and execute an iOS app on a specific iOS device, you have to register the iOS device with your Apple Developer account.
You have to use Xcode to create an IPA file of the iOS app, which you can then install on the iOS device. To create IPA files for testing on a specific iOS device, members of the Apple Developer Program can use the Archive mechanism of Xcode, by using one of the following two options:
- If you are a member of the Apple Developer Enterprise Program, you can use the Save for Ad Hoc Deployment option.
- If you are a member of the Apple Developer Program, but not of the Apple Developer Enterprise Program, you can use the Save for Development Deployment option.
For additional information, see Exporting Your App for Testing (iOS, tvOS, watchOS).

To be able to test a specific iOS app on an iOS Simulator with Silk Test Classic, use Xcode to create a ZIP file of the iOS app, which you can then install on the iOS Simulator. For additional information, refer to the Xcode documentation.