Unable to create a signed version of App Preview

[Nick_F_2]

My Signed version of App Preview has expired. I have recreated all the necessary P12, cert and Mobileprovisioning files but getting an error . Error encountered while creating a signed version of App Preview. Suggestion: Retry.

The attached image is a screen grab of the error.

[John_H_Intel2]

Create a new folder and work out of that. I remember an issue if you save multiple versions of App Preview in the same folder, it leads to issues. Make sure to remove any exiting versions of App Preview before starting. And make sure to follow the steps provided in the PDF walkthroughs.

[Nick_F_2]

Hi John

Where do I make the new folder. Do I delete App Preview from my iPhone as well.

[David_K_6]

JOHN H. (Intel) wrote:

Create a new folder and work out of that. I remember an issue if you save multiple versions of App Preview in the same folder, it leads to issues. Make sure to remove any exiting versions of App Preview before starting. And make sure to follow the steps provided in the PDF walkthroughs.

I have the same issue - it would be great if the documentation could explain what the folders are that contain App Preview: I have no idea where to find them.

[Nick_F_2]

Created a new empty project folder and tried again, managed to get App Preview to be created. It was saved locally but would not install, just got a similar error to try again.

Tried again and now getting getting the same failure as before but very quickly after clicking configure.

[Nick_F_2]

Going through the process again, now getting error when trying to create a p12 file.

Come on guys this is really holding up my testing process, can't do anything but compile and test, cannot debug on device.

[John_H_Intel2]

We are looking into this. Will post when I know more.

[John_H_Intel2]

The issue with building Project Preview for iOS has been resolved. It was an issue outside of the XDK.

Please try building again.

[Nick_F_2]

App Preview is now building but refuses to install after the build is complete, same error suggest retry.

[John_H_Intel2]

Are you using the correct Apple cert? You need to use a developer certificate. You can see details on how to do this step by step here.

http://www.html5dev-software.intel.com/amdocs/lib/Intel_Walkthrough_ObtainAppleDevCert.pdf

[PaulF_IntelCorp]

Is this still a problem for anyone on this thread? I have written a more detailed post for creating the debuggable App Preview for iOS: https://software.intel.com/en-us/forums/intel-xdk/topic/594241#comment-1841524 just in case...

[Nikita_V_]

I am getting error as follows 'Error encountered while creating a signed version of App Preview. Suggestion: Retry' 

I have followed all the steps that are mentioned in links suggested by Intel. (Developer certificate, wildcard profile etc.)

Environment Details:

I am trying to debug on system having Windows 10 

Tried on iphone 6s & 5c

Does Intel XDK generate error log where I can check what is the reason behind this error?

Please suggest what can be the possible cause of this error.

[PaulF_IntelCorp]

There is no error log for the resign process of App Preview for iOS devices. We're in the process of updating our build servers, there could be something wrong there as a result. The process won't be complete until Monday or Tuesday of next week, so it might be best to wait until then to try this again.

[Esteaban_Q_]

Hello Guys!

I've been searching for a solutions for this, but I can't find it.

Is there a valid way to create a signed version of Intel App Preview?

Thanks!

[PaulF_IntelCorp]

The Debug tab will build you a signed version of App Preview for iOS. It will build custom debug modules for Android. To build the iOS re-signed version of App Preview for you test device you must provide a development certificate and a matching development provisioning file. If you try to use adhoc or distribution certs and provisioning files the resign will not work.

[Esteaban_Q_]

Hello Intel guys,

As you (Paul F.) said I have the Apple Developer access; I created the Development Certificate also the Provisioning File but it is not working.

It tries to create the signed version but I got the same error as the first comment in this post. Now it is not recognizing my connected devices. :(

[PaulF_IntelCorp]

@Esteaban -- so you are saying that you are not able to successfully download a signed version of App Preview for iOS from within the Debug tab?

[PaulF_IntelCorp · Accepted solution]

@Esteaban -- rather than having the XDK build your P12 file, please give the links in this FAQ a try > https://software.intel.com/en-us/xdk/faqs/general#windows-p12 < which points to these two very useful articles:

• How to Create an iOS Provisioning Profile and P12 with Windows
• Building an iOS signing key for PhoneGap in Windows

[Esteaban_Q_]

@Paul thank you for your support!

Your first question; yes I'm not able to download a signed version.

Second; I created all using intel xdk and my apple dev id so I will try your suggestions now.

I will post the output from that soon,

Thanks!

[Esteaban_Q_]

Good News

I followed the tutorial from https://www.iandevlin.com/blog/2012/11/phonegap/building-an-ios-signing-key-for-phonegap-in-windows

I also used this OpenSSL tool https://slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html

I just generated my .ipa file but I got an error message when Intel XDK is installing the new ipa in my device. It deleted the Intel App Preview that was installed before.

Any ideas?

[Esteaban_Q_]

I was able to create my signed version now!

I used https://www.iandevlin.com/blog/2012/11/phonegap/building-an-ios-signing-key-for-phonegap-in-windows

and this tool https://slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html

BUT, after the .ipa is created XDK cannot install it in my iPhone! I tried manually but it is not possible.

any clue?