Getting "Unable to install applications because certificate is invalid" on iOS 7.1

Question

I get the aforementioned mention error when my client updates their device to iOS 7.1 and then tries to update our application from AppCenter.

After some searching, I found a post with a similar problem here . But since I'm in an environment where a client uses AppCenter to update applications, I can’t use USB for the plug-in and install an application for them.

Is there any solution to download through AppCenter until support is released?

Answer 1

In iOS, a change was introduced from iOS 7.1, which requires that the OTA application be installed via HTTPS (not HTTP), and there are no provisions that allow the user to continue to accept the old behavior (i.e., allow the application to install via HTTP). I understand that this was done as a safety enhancement.

To install applications on iOS 7.1 from the Application Center, you need to configure your Application Center to use HTTPS, not HTTP, using a certificate that will be accepted as valid on your iOS device - that is, either issued by a recognized public CA or issued by a private The CA that you configured to use mobile devices. More information on how to complete this configuration can be found here:

http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/wrklight/v6r1m0/topic/com.ibm.worklight.installconfig.doc/appcenter/c_ac_ssl_config.html

Answer 2

I would add some details. (Just work out this question)

We use a standalone application center for our customers to distribute demo / reporting applications.

• You need an SSL certificate. (see above) You can buy any open certificate. In some cases, you may use a self-signed certificate previously installed on the Apple Configurator iOS device.

• You don't seem to need to use https everywhere. A secure URL (https) should have a link only to .plist. The app center website URL and the .ipa package URL may still be under http.

... and the shame of Apple, which invents new ways to make the life of a developer difficult.