From 3716f02ec58d2e328d090ea1c6c9c9d045b7513d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meganathan C <50325649+mega6453@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 24 May 2026 15:23:20 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Revise IPA Signing instructions for clarity Updated the IPA signing section with clearer instructions and formatting. --- TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE.md | 34 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE.md b/TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE.md index 65f0017..192858e 100644 --- a/TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE.md +++ b/TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE.md @@ -30,10 +30,30 @@ * Delete and add the device again. * Restart Appium Wizard. -## IPA Signing fails: -* Check if the "zsign.exe" file exist in the following path : C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Appium Wizard\Resources\iOS -* If not exist, Windows defender deleted the zsign executable file which is needed for Signing IPA. -* You need to add the zsign file or the whole appium wizard folder in the windows defender exclusion list. -* Download the zsign executable from here - https://github.com/mega6453/AppiumWizard/blob/master/Appium%20Wizard/Resources/iOS/zsign.exe -* Copy the executable to the folder : C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Appium Wizard\Resources\iOS -* Add the file path or foler to the windows defender exclusion list. +## IPA Signing Fails +* Check if the `zsign.exe` file exists in the following path: + ``` + C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Appium Wizard\Resources\iOS + ``` +* If it does not exist, Windows Defender or your Antivirus has deleted `zsign.exe` + which is required for signing IPA files. +* Download the `zsign.exe` executable from here: + [Download zsign.exe](https://github.com/mega6453/AppiumWizard/blob/master/Appium%20Wizard/Resources/iOS/zsign.exe) +* Copy the downloaded `zsign.exe` to: + ``` + C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Appium Wizard\Resources\iOS + ``` +* Add the folder to your **Windows Defender / Antivirus Exclusion List** + to prevent it from being deleted again. + +#### How to add exclusion in Windows Defender: +1. Open **Windows Security** +2. Go to **Virus & Threat Protection** +3. Click **Manage Settings** +4. Scroll down to **Exclusions** → Click **Add or Remove Exclusions** +5. Click **Add an Exclusion** → Select **Folder** +6. Navigate to: + ``` + C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Appium Wizard + ``` +7. Click **Select Folder**