Distributing to testers.
WHAT IT PROVIDES
Distributing builds to testers before release, on real devices.
WHAT INTERNAL TESTING IS
Members of your team, with builds available quickly.
WHAT EXTERNAL TESTING IS
Invited testers, requiring a review of the build.
WHAT TO KNOW
External builds require review, though lighter than store review.
WHAT BUILDS EXPIRE AFTER
A defined period, after which testers must update.
WHAT TO RECRUIT
Testers resembling your actual users, on the devices they actually have.
WHAT TO PROVIDE
Clear instructions on what to test A route to report problems
WHAT TESTERS CAN SUBMIT
Feedback with screenshots, and crash reports, from within the tester application.
WHAT TO MONITOR
Crashes Which builds testers actually install What they report
WHAT NOT TO USE IT FOR
Production distribution.
WHY
Expiry and limits apply, and misuse risks enforcement.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE RELEASE
Distribute a build identical to what you will submit.
