Resolving Provisioning Issues with Delphi 12.1 for macOS ARM64 App Deployment on Mac

To deploy an ARM64 app on macOS using Delphi, you'll need to address the issue with the App Store certificate. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you change the Release configuration and set up the necessary provisioning:

1. Prepare the macOS Development Environment:

   • Install macOS on an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or M2) or use a virtual machine with macOS ARM64.
   • Install Xcode and the Command Line Tools.
   • Install Delphi for ARM64.

2. Create an Apple Developer Account:

   • Sign up for an Apple Developer account at https://developer.apple.com/ (annual fee required).
   • Enroll your device for development.

3. Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR):

   • Open Keychain Access on your Mac.
   • Generate a new CSR using the "Certificate Assistant" menu.
   • Fill out the form, selecting "Apple Developer" as the certificate authority.
   • Save the CSR to your computer.

4. Create an App ID:

   • Log in to the Apple Developer portal.
   • Navigate to "Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles" > "Identifiers" > "App IDs".
   • Click "+ Create App ID" and fill out the form.
   • Assign the App ID to your app in Delphi.

5. Create a Distribution Certificate:

   • Go to "Certificates" > "Development" > "+ Create Team Provisioning Profile".
   • Select "Automatic" for the profile type.
   • Assign the profile to your app in Delphi.

6. Create a Provisioning Profile:

   • Go to "Certificates" > "Identifiers" > "[Your App ID]" > "View Details".
   • Click "+ Create Profile" and fill out the form.
   • Select the distribution certificate, App ID, and devices.
   • Save the profile to your computer.

7. Configure Delphi for ARM64 Deployment:

   • In the Delphi IDE, open the project options (Project > Options).
   • Go to the "Deployment" > "Provisioning" page.
   • Load the provisioning profile and certificate signing request.
   • Set the App ID and bundle identifier.
   • Build and run your app.

8. Deploy the App:

   • Build your app for release.
   • Copy the built app to your target Mac.
   • Run the app on the Mac.

References:

• Books:
  • Delphi for macOS: Up and Running by David I.
  • Delphi Programming: A Beginner's Guide by Nick Hodges
• Articles:
  • Deploying Delphi Apps to macOS on M1
  • Deploying ARM64 Delphi Apps on macOS
• Online Resources:
  • Apple Developer: Get Started
  • Embarcadero: Deploying Delphi Apps