IOS7.1: the HTTP deployment method for enterprises is no longer valid

Two days ago, iOS7.1 was officially released. This release has brought about a huge change, which is a huge waste for all iOS enterprise developers, because the original HTTP application publishing method is no longer effective.

This change was not officially described by Apple. Although this was not the first time, the test results on iOS7.1 showed that Apple once again "blackhanded" the developers.

You can use Xcode Organizer to view the console on the 7.1 device and obtain the following information:

Cocould not load non-https manifest URL: http://www.somedomain.com/manifest.plist

Apple has already disabled the manifest URL of "non-HTTPS" in 7.1. You have to change the URL above to https://www.somedomain.com/manifest.plist.

We tested it with the dropbox HTTPS server and found that the result was indeed the same.

First, log on to dropbox and upload your. plist file.

In the dropbox file list, select the. plist file you uploaded and click "share link...". In the new window that appears, click "get Link:

Then you can get the URL from the clipboard:

Https://www.dropbox.com/s/ak0r50v0s00zcag/ndlt.plist

Replace www. dropbox with dl. dropboxusercontent, for example:

Https: // dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/ak0r50v0s00zcag/ndlt.plist

Convert it to manifest URL:

Itms-services ://? Action = download-manifest & url = https: // dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/ak0r50v0s00zcag/ndlt.plist

Use the manifest URL on the 7.1 device to install the agent.