How to Transfer CD Applications to an iTouch

The iTunes App Store is the main distribution method of applications for the iTunes operating system (iOS) platform, which includes the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Because developers need to test applications before submitting them to the store, there is another method of smaller scale distribution known as ad-hoc. This allows for the distribution of beta applications as well as private applications, not meant for resale or public consumption. The application files must be sent to the users, which can be done digitally or physically. If you have a computer disc containing iOS applications to transfer to an iPod Touch, the process is fairly simple.

• 1

  Insert the computer disc (CD) containing the iOS application into the computer's disc drive. The CD should contain the .IPA file and the accompanying ".mobileprovision" file.

• 2

  Start iTunes.

• 3

  Navigate to "My Computer." Right-click the disc drive and select "Explore" to open the contents of the CD.

• 4

  Drag the ".mobileprovision" file into your iTunes "Applications Library." Repeat with the ".IPA file," these files should have the same file name.

• 5

  Connect the iPod Touch to the computer using the iPod USB cable. Depending on settings, select the iPod Touch within iTunes and click "Sync." The application transfers to your device.