I wonder if there is any way of "resetting" the "new version" of my app in the appStore. NO,
doing a reject of the binary does not seem to be enough.
The problem is the following:
I have this app (found here: www.pekbok.com :) ) that has been poorly localized. so one day, lets call it "Day L", I decided to localize all of its images(iphone and iPad) and upload them into its description on the store. This was a real pain and I sincerely hate these kind of administrative time wasters. Anyways, after "Day L" the app had its images in its correct languages and everything was fine and dandy.
A couple of days Later I decided to upload a new version with lots of fancy-pants stuff in it and went ahead to the itunesconnect. Imagine my surprise when I found that I, some day before "Day L" already had added a new version BUT not uploaded any bundle.
It seems to be the case that when one does "add new version" of an existing app, the information about the previous binary is cloned (as a snapshot)and saved into new context
of the new version. So, the fact that I have changed the images for my older version does not affect the images of my new version since it was "cloned" before I made these changes("Day L").
I have tried to upload a new binary and rejecting it but the status merely changes to "Rejected by developer" and does not enter its first "add new version"-state :(
please help, I wanna code not spend time on administration :)
Sincerely,
Tommy
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I know this is a long shot but do you know if there is a chance put the app to AppStore im something like "preparing mode"? I mean it would be there, users could find it but instead of Download button there would be "in 7 days" or something.
The reason for that is that we're under extreme pressure from client to launch the app tomorrow and there's no chance how to make it in usual way (we're still testing the build and working on bug fixes).
Thanks a lot :)
Kuba
You can't do this, or even release any app which says Demo app.
The best you can do is to release it at the store with those features which are ready to be released. Work on known bugs as new features which you can include in next release. If you want to release it for Closed user group "TestFlight" of "iTunes Connect" can help you.
You can set the release date through iTunes connect as well, but that will not show your app to users until that is released.
I have made new version of the app and i want to update it on apple store. Also i want to change some keywords and screen shots, because there are new features.
But browsing the stack overflow i noticed that some of these properties are editable only during the upload. Since i don't want to mess things up, and it is delicate matter, i would like step by step instructions, if possible.
So do I first upload binary (in xode archive and then distribute), and after that go to my developer account and edit things, or reverse?
The two items that are locked after app submission are Screenshots and Keywords. Description Metadata may be updated at any time, even after approval. Data in the "Version Information" section cannot be edited after the app is made "Ready for Sale" with the exception of the copyright notice.
The process you will most likely want to follow is:
Create a "New Version" placeholder for your app in iTunesConnect
Update your Keywords
Update your Screenshots (Be sure to include 3.5", 4", and iPad if applicable)
Update Description
Set App as "Ready to Upload Binary"
Submit the binary -- AFTER THIS POINT YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO EDIT SCREENSHOTS OR KEYWORDS WITHOUT REJECTING THE BINARY
After Approval, you can still edit Description
Hope this helps!
I did it like this for my first app :P
click the app you want to update in "Manage your apps".
then add version.
edit everything you want! and done.
I have a big problem. My app got accepted for an update. It downloads the old version even though it is showing the new screen shot of the new version. (No biggie, I have read that it sometimes does this.) But as soon as i download it on my iphone4, the store gives the little red badge showing an update is needed, which is for my app. I download the new update, It gives the first page's new graphics, but as soon as i try to do anything in the app, it crashes. But it downloads the correct version for my iPhone 5!! D: I have tested everything on both devices. And everything worked perfect. Thanks in advance!!!
Kurt
Wait a day. It should adjust. Otherwise email apple support. Most likely won't take more than a few hours
It can take a bit of time for the new version to propagate through all the various Apple store servers. If you try it now, you're very likely to get the new version in all cases of downloading from all locations and stores.
I had an app that was "Metadata rejected". After several rounds of correspondence they said I should submit a new version instead (to fix an issue to them). But they did not change the status to "Binary Rejected" and I can't upload a new version because of that!!
I reminded they in Resolution Center, but no answer for several days. I run out of solution and resubmitted metadata again just hope to catch their attention. It has been 3 days passed since then. No answer yet.
So what else I can do? Anyone hits this problem too ?
BTW, I hit another situation before that I think it was worth to mention here. So I had another app that was rejected but in resolution center they said "While your iTunes Connect Application State will still show as Rejected, we don't require a new binary for this type of issue ... revise the appropriate metadata values or settings, then click "Submit New Metadata".
But I can not find "Submit New Metadata" button at all! It took me a while to realize that was because they wrongly set app status to "Rejected" instead of "Meta Rejected". I reminded they in resolution center. No reply for several days too, so I did not know what else I can do except for submitting a new version. And that caused me about one more week (at least) to get my app approved.
After waiting for a whole week I finally find a way to fix it. So I submitted a new metadata to change the app status to "In Review". Then I can reject the app myself and upload a new version!
I have an iPhone app which is aleready live on the app store...Now I want to make small updates to the app (fixes and adding iAd)
How do I submit the new updated app..Will that create a new version OR is that not required?
Also in iTunes Connect, I do not see any link which says Submit update or new version..
Do I first have to upload via Loader ...Please guide me. Thank you.
You should update the "version" field in your .plist, then submit a new binary.
In the application page, there is a "Add Version" button in the lower right corner, as follows:
Click "Add Version", clarify what is being updated/fixed/upgraded in the new version, make sure that all the other fields are correct, and then submit.
After that, you will have to use the Application Loader (Mac App) to upload your binary.
No matter how small or insignificant the updates are, you have to add a new version. Note that the current version will not be removed from the store, so you will not lose sales (or downloads).
Also, note that while there are technical ways to slightly circumvent this (e.g., by downloading dynamic code from the internet), such practices are strictly forbidden and will cause your app to be rejected.