iOS beginner question about code signing and profiles

[vandeput24]

dear members,
We've just released our first app in the appstore. getting it in the store took longer than building the app.
our starting points:
- we build different apps all using the same bundle identifier (com.abc) for example

Questions i face each time is:
- can i use one single AppID for multiple apps and used use a different appname in xcode 4?

- how can i work with one disttribution profile (when submitting always get code signing error)?

- when creating the app in the store and i have a build for iphone and a build for ipad can i use one app for this?

thanks for a good explanation because i need a week to get this going each time

peter

 

[DennisVar]

Each of your applications should have its own bundle ID. You specify it in the provisioning portal and then in your plist.

For example:
com.yourcompanyname.firstapp
com.yourcompanyname.anotherapp

Then, you can create a Distribution certificate for each app. You'll need to download it and double-click to add to Xcode.

And yes, you can have the same app work for iPhone and iPad. This is what's called a "universal" app. Your app will need to accomodate both screen sizes and different UI APIs available to each.

 

[dejo]

Then, you can create a Distribution certificate for each app.

Actually, I believe you have the option to do one distribution profile with a wild-card, that all your bundle identifiers will match. More info at the Provisioning Portal.