When you’re creating an iOS app for the iTunes store, once an Adobe Digital Publishing Suite app has been built, downloaded, and tested, the final step in the app preparation process is to submit it to Apple.TFP_DPSPublish App Product Detail ImageBB

In the iTunes Connect portal, where downloaded apps are managed, the final version of an Adobe DPS app can be selected, and the Ready to Upload Binary option selected. Another dialog will open to confirm Export Compliance, then a dialog will confirm that the app is ready for upload.

After that, the Application Loader comes into play. The Application Loader is a tool from Apple that assists users in preparing and submitting apps to be sold in the App Store. Download the Application Loader by clicking on the URL provided in the dialog. Note: In the App Details screen, the status will be Waiting for Upload.

Follow the instructions in the Application Loader, as described below, to upload the app.

Upload an App to Application Loader

  1. Open the Application Loader.
  2. In the Choose an Activity window, select Deliver Your App.
  3. From the Choose pop-up menu, select the name of the application you want to upload.
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  4. Click Next.
  5. From the pop-up list of eligible apps, select your app and click Open.
  6. Click Send, and the submission process will begin.
  7. Click Done.

The Manage Your Applications page in iTunes Connect will display the status of your application.

For current information about the Application Loader, review Apple’s detailed PDF on the topic. Check out TFP’s DPSPublish™ Handbook or DPSPublish™ app  for more details about building and publishing iPad apps.

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Note: Information contained in this post is current as of DPS v29. Visit the Technology for Publishing blog at www.tech4pub.com/tag/dps-version-update/ for the latest info on Adobe software releases and functionality.

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Posted by: Monica Murphy

Monica Murphy
Monica Murphy has worked in the publishing industry for over 30 years supporting publishing operations of various sizes. In her role as Technical Product Manager for Technology for Publishing, she shares her publishing application expertise supporting a broad range of publishing clients in InDesign best practices, cross-platform content workflows, and InDesign Template strategies. Her weekly tip and blog posts have a committed following in the InDesign community, and as a long-time participant in the InDesign pre-release community, she regularly analyzes and provides feedback for upcoming features. Monica manages the authoring and publication of Technology for Publishing’s handbooks on InDesign, InCopy, and other associated titles.
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