@kimarky
Here is a check-list I’m working on for developing and deploying to the appstore:
1) Prep
– watch this 7 minute video that demo’s creating a native iOS app, performing ad hoc deployment to an iphone or ipad and testing,
2) Build app and test on local device (known as ad hoc deployment)
– follow this guide for creating your native app http://genuitec.com/mobile/docs/buildiosapp/index.html
– use this guide for how to create a provision profile for ad hoc deployment
http://genuitec.com/mobile/docs/appledigitalsignature/index.html
3) Build for appstore
– repeat #2 but this time you need to create and use an app-store distribution profile
– to create an app-store provision profile, click the “App Store” radio button shown in screenshot in section 3.3 step-4 http://genuitec.com/mobile/docs/buildiosapp/index.html and complete the creation process. Download and use the appstore provision profile in the iOS Build Wizard on the Digital Signature page
– Warning!
— the images you provide to the build wizard must be of exact size and format specified in the wizard otherwise Step-5 (upload) will fail as iTunes Connect will reject your app (.ipa file):
— iphone/ipod touch (png format, 57×57 required, 114×114 optional)
— ipad (png format, 57×57 required, 72×72 optional)
4) Setup appstore
– follow the iTunes Connect guide for setting up your app
https://itunesconnect.apple.com/docs/iTunesConnect_DeveloperGuide.pdf
5) Upload app (.ipa) to appstore
– To upload use a Mac w/ Application Loader utility installed is required or
– If you do not have a Mac or do not care to mess around with more HW/SW requirements then consider using an upload service. Genuitec/MobiOne is not able to offer a cost effective upload service at this time. But we have negotiated a $5/upload rate with a small company, Appstore Uploader (http://www.appstoreuploader.com), that will perform uploads on your behalf.