Running Cordova IPA for iPad on iPhone: A Simple Guide

 

Have you ever wanted to run a Cordova IPA designed for iPad on an iPhone?

 

 

 

 

Well, you're in luck! There’s a straightforward way to do it, especially if you’re registered as an Apple Developer.

unzip [FileName].ipa
rm -R "./Payload/[PackageName].app/_CodeSignature"
cp ./Payload/[PackageName].app/Info.plist .

#Change UIDeviceFamily
rm -rf ./Payload/[PackageName].app/Info.plist

cp ./Info.plist ./Payload/[PackageName].app/Info.plist
cp "../embedded.mobileprovision" "Payload/[PackageName].app/embedded.mobileprovision"

#determine the identity name to use for the next step
security find-identity -pcodesigning -v

/usr/bin/codesign -f -s "iPhone Distribution: xxx (yyy)" --entitlements entitlements.plist "Payload/[PackageName].app"

zip -qr test.ipa Payload

 

Let's install it with 3utools on an iPhone! If you have any questions, please let me know. haha

 

 

 

Note: Please be aware that there may be issues related to image size(e.g. dialog). Most screens are optimized to support larger displays and include scroll bars to enhance user navigation. However, should the display size be inadequate, you may encounter viewing limitations.