Xcode tools getting working without the Xcode CD or external drive

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I would like to get the Xcode-developer things to my Macs. I noticed that Apple has started to offer some terminal things online, more here. I am still lazy to get the CDs, to get all Xcode-developer things, is there some easy way to do it online without the Xcode CD? Is there any way to get all Xcode things pre-installed so not to waste time for their installation?

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Xcode hasn't come on physical media for a long time now. These days, you can download it directly from the Mac App Store:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12

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The answer is almost YES!

I managed to install new builds of the same app on the devices via Fabric.io without apple dev subscription. (I guess you can also distribute them with iTunes. Send ipa to tester, and it should be able to install it via iTunes.)

The only disadvantage is that you have to connect the device to Xcode at least once. Then you can remotely install new versions. (I didn't find the way to do it manually knowing the udid)

When you connect the "unknown" device to xcode 7, there is a fix issue button in Target general settings. Fix the issue and Xcode will generate a new Provisioning profile with this device included. (you can find it in ~/Library/MobileDevice/Provisioning Profiles)

Than you can use this provisioning profile to distribute apps via Fabric.io

Signup on Fabric.io
Setup Fabric for your project (there is a step by step guide)
Make sure that xcode uses right prov. profile to sign it. Automatic worked for me.
Xcode>project>archive
fabric helper will detect the build and you will be able to distribute it.

Sorry guys who are not proficient enough with Xcode, I don't have much time to add less error prone guide, but I hope this answer will help somebody with ideas.

TIP: use this quicklook plugin to see inside ipas and prov. profiles!

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