Different ways to install windows phone application on device

Question

I have developed a windows phone 8 application. I have a developer account and unlocked device. Now I'm able to deploy/install the application in my phone through windows phone development sdk.

Now I want to install this application in another device ( a device of my friend, who is in different location). I don't want to put this application in the app store. I want to mail the XAP file only to him. So is there any other way to install this (XAP file) application in his mobile.

I am looking forward your responses.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Are you aware of the Windows Phone's Beta testing. You can push your app to the store in BETA test mode and can specify the testers Microsoft emails ids, so that only those people can install and test the app. The app won't be publicly accessible. and AFAIK, you cannot install unsigned XAP's in un-unlocked devices.

For more details check this : Beta testing your app

Answer 2

Please Refer this link,

I think this will solved your query.

Using this you can install a .xap file in windows phone easily.

How to install XAP on Windows Phone

I hope you will get the answer.