I made an adhoc build of my iphone and ipad app and sent to client.but the problem is that only ipad version he is able to drag into itunes.
the iphone version when he drags into itunes,it displays the error
"app could not be installed in the itunes library because it is not a valid application".
Both application works in my mac properly.what may be the problem the iphone app were made for 4.1 deployment target and ipad 3.2 is this any reason or is it that due to itunes version?
it seems really strange but the app could not be added to itunes and showed invalid app because the app name contained special characters!
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We have created new app which support iphone, ipad and mac catalyst from xcode 11. We have also create apple distribution profile to upload binary. But at submission time apple says that beta binaries are not supported. I have used xcode 11 and if i will de select mac then i can submit build.
In developer apple i havent seen any guide on uploading mac catalyst apps. Anyone please help me out on this?
In order to upload apps converted with Catalyst to App Store,
you'll need to create a new Mac OS app entry in App Store Connect.
Simply click on the 'Plus' icon in AppStoreConnect, click on new MacOS
app.
In the existing App Store app page, click on the plus icon "VERSION OR PLATFORM", and select Mac OS.
Your Mac Catalyst app shares the same bundle ID as your iOS app. In your Xcode organizer, one of them shows in the iOS section and one in the macOS app section. Uploads from Xcode should automatically go into the same app record on App Store Connect.
You can then finish the details (Mac app screenshots, descriptions, etc.) in the app page and submit it for review.
There will be one apps displayed in your AppStoreConnect and 2 platforms in it, one for the iOS and one for the macOS.
I spent many hours trying to figure this issue out. Apple continuously accepted my uploaded binary when I was submitting my app through XCode4.2, yet only to declare the binary invalid minutes later. It turned out that it was because I had placed the "Default-568h#2x.png" in my resources folder in an attempt to support iPhone 5's splash screen and eliminate "letterbox mode" (black top and bottom bars)... I am using a 2006 MacBook Pro, and thus am unable to upgrade to Lion OS or Xcode4.5. Also, I am able to build AdHoc versions for my customer that runs just fine on the iPhone 5 (filling its entire screen).
Does anyone know of a workaround I can implement to get Apple to accept my binary while still being able to support iPhone 5's larger screen (no black top or bottom bars)? If I re-name "Default-568h#2x.png" I am able to get Apple to accept my binary, but will I lose compatibility with iPhone5?
I found the following link in my search, which seems to suggest the startup image has nothing to do with the iPhone 5's letterbox mode, and can be labeled any name. However, I must admit, I am rather lost when the writer begins discussing 'viewports' and 'media queries'...
http://www.mobilexweb.com/blog/iphone-5-ios-6-html5-developers
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
Apple has made a deliberate decision to only allow two types of apps:
Apps built with XCode 4.4 and earlier, built for iOS up to version 5, including support for armv6 (required for iPhone 3G) but without support for iOS 6 and without support for the larger screen of the iPhone 5.
Apps built with XCode 4.5, built for at least iOS 4.3, possibly supporting the larger screens (Default-568h#2x.png) but without support for iOS before 4.3 and without support for the armv6 architecture (required for iPhone 3G).
All others apps are now rejected if you upload them to the App Store. Your app is rejected because it's includes Default-568h#2x.png and one the following things: either armv6 support or support for iOS before 4.3.
Without XCode 4.5, it's impossible to create an app the support the larger iPhone 5 screen and is accepted by Apple.
Some people have managed to build and upload applications the support both iPhone 3G and iPhone 5. But this is very tricky and requires a parallel installation of at least XCode 4.5 and one earlier version.
Update:
If I'm not mistaken, the crucial points for supporting the larger screen are:
The launch image Default-568h#2x.png
The setting of Base SDK being iOS 6 (or later)
If you add the launch image without setting the Base SDK to iOS 6, iTunes Connect will reject you app:
"Invalid Launch Image - You app contains a launch image with a size modifier that is only supported for apps built with the iOS 6.0 SDK or later."
Without XCode 4.5, you cannot select iOS 6 as the Base SDK.
I was able to install iOS 6.0 SDK on my XCode v4.2 following these instructions:
Is it possible to get the iOS 5.1 SDK for Xcode 4.2 on Snow Leopard?
Afterwards, I could create a binary with the below attributes that Apple would accept.
The launch image Default-568h#2x.png
The setting of Base SDK being iOS 6 (or later)
I have have a Mac mini from 2006, running Snow Leopard, Xcode 4.2. I was having the exact same problem with my submissions last night (May 2, 2013). Organizer uploads the app, and says all is fine. Within a couple of minutes The email below comes through. I did what the email suggested. Then I double checked, triple checked all settings, recreated certificates/profiles....still invalid binary.
Early in development, I was able to crack a dmg to get iOS6 installed on my machine. I put Default-568h#2x.png in my app. I tested ad hoc installations on a 5th gen iPod Touch - everything worked fine, BUT Apple won't accept my app.
I was going to get a new mac this year anyway. I'm heading to the Apple store to get one tonight. Here's the email from Apple:
Dear developer,
We have discovered one or more issues with your recent delivery for "Gazoodle Colours". To process your delivery, the following issues must be corrected:
Invalid Signature - Make sure you have signed your application with a distribution certificate, not an ad hoc certificate or a development certificate. Verify that the code signing settings in Xcode are correct at the target level (which override any values at the project level). Additionally, make sure the bundle you are uploading was built using a Release target in Xcode, not a Simulator target. If you are certain your code signing settings are correct, choose "Clean All" in Xcode, delete the "build" directory in the Finder, and rebuild your release target.
Once these issues have been corrected, go to the Version Details page and click "Ready to Upload Binary." Continue through the submission process until the app status is "Waiting for Upload." You can then deliver the corrected binary.
Regards,
The App Store team
Update: Got a new macbook pro, built my app with the latest Xcode (4.6.2) and resubmitted the app. My app is finally in the Waiting for Review state. Wasn't sure buying a new computer would solve the problem, but it was a good excuse to upgrade the hardware, and it actually fixed the invalid binary issue!
I've recently upgraded to xCode 4.5.2 and attempted to resubmit an app to the app store. The apple minion has run my app on an iPad and it does not work. So the app got rejected.
I tried it again and again, and the only way I can make it fail is if I run it on an iPad. My question is: Why can I run the app that is intended for an iPhone on an iPad if I use xCode?
There's not storyboard file for iPad
The targetted device family is iPhone
There isn't even an icon file for iPad, so it just shows trimmed
launch image on the iPad's home screen
I cannot see the app that I published if I search for it on the app
store if I use iPad
The bug that I'm running into involves treading and core data. Is my data model compiled for iPhone only, and not for iPad?
I've uploaded the 2.0 version to the appstore having to support both iPhone and iPad.but the previous version does supports only iPhone. This version having the resolution issues in the iPad. I've created the version 3.0 for iPhone only, but the iTunes connect is not accepting this build and saying that " This bundle does not support one or more of the devices supported by the previous app version. Your app update must continue to support all the devices previously supported.You declare supported devices in Xcode with the Targeted Device Family build setting."
any one please suggest me the best solution.
You can't change an app from universal to iPhone or iPad only once it has been approved and was live in the App Store. Your only option is to remove the app from the App Store completely and submit a new one that's iPhone only but then you lose most of your customers probably.
I'd suggest that you just solve whatever issues you have with the universal version as soon as possible and submit an update.
Is is possible to submit the app with base SDK iOS5.1 and with Default-568h#2x.png, so that application will not leave an extra black space?
Our normal application is working fine on iPhone5 leaving a black space from top and bottom, but if we just include "Default-568h#2x.png", will it work fine (the view displayed in complete area of iPhone5)?
There are lots of dependencies to support iOS6, so is it possible to submit the app with "Default-568h#2x.png" and base SDK iOS5.1?
It is impossible to submit the iPhone 5 full screen app which is built with Xcode 4.4.1 and iOS 5.1 SDK. I did the same thing to support both old devices of armv6/iOS 3.x and iPhone 5. But I got this reject message from itunesconnect. I think it is the new policy of App Store.
"Invalid Launch Image - You app contains a launch image with a size modifier that is only supported for apps built with the iOS 6.0 SDK or later."
just edit the size of Default-568h#2x.png with the same one of Default#x2.png splash screens, don't rename it, adjust only it size, it's how it worked for me, seems the binary does gets faked, my app it's waiting for the review don't know yet if will be approved.
I do not see any policy from Apple to forbid developers to submit apps based on SDK 5.1. My understanding is that if you develop on SDK 5.1 you should also test your app on iOS 6.
Having said that, iOS 6 SDK provides good features to help developers manage the layout, and Apple surely wants the developers to use the latest.
To avoid "Invalid Launch Image" problem on submitting app with iPhone 5 launch image using XCode 4.4.1, please following these steps:
Archive your App under XCode 4.5
Open Organizer, show your App folder in Finder, enter your App’s Products/Applications folder, copy Info.plist and archived-expanded-entitlements.xcent to your home folder.
Open your Info.plist (~/Info.plist) using XCode, and modify MinimumOSVersion from 4.3 to 4.0
Close XCode 4.5 and open XCode 4.4.1, open your App project and open your Target’s “Build Phrases” tab, add a Run Script, with shell “/bin/sh” and “cp -f ~/Info.plist ~/archived-expanded-entitlements.xcent “${TARGET_BUILD_DIR}/${EXECUTABLE_NAME}.app”
Re-archive your App, and it should pass App Store’s rule checker and in “Waiting for review” soon.
The app I submitted late October got online in early November. Someone said he used XCode 4.3.2 to submit app in the same way. It should be working for XCode 4.*
For more information, please also read this blog article.
I submitted by mid-feb my binary compiled on Xcode3.2.6 and only had the Default.png, my App got rejected due to a bug related to the 4" screens, some stupid sizing junk, fixed it and tested on Xcode4.6/SDK6.1 which requires that 568h#2x.png file, I added that image to my set , still compiled it on 3.2.6 and submitted my fix and it got automatically rejected with the same msg as here.
Then I just pulled that 568 file out and resubmitted hoping that since it went thru about 2 weeks ago it'd get past again, I triple checked my code on sdk6.1, recompiled/ressubmitted and got the same rejection so it seems like they are enforcing that min Xcode version NOW.
BUT .... guess what? I cleaned everything and twice and rebuilt & decided to give it a last shot, resubmitted and it passed!!! I'm on waiting 4 review now.
I've solved that issue the following way: I'm using iOS SDK 5.1 and Xcode 4.4.1.
Now I've added simply the Default-568h#2x.png to the upper folder of my App in Xcode but not with Xcode 4.5.1.
Then I've built the App through iPhone 5.1 Simulator and finally I've quit the Simulator.
Then go to ../users/myNameUser/Library/Application Support/iPhone Simulator/5.1/Applications/... search for your App and Copy the complete folder (e.g. F83221EA-1HB4-4947-9DH4-43D8QZ3FFEA3).
Then go to ../users/myNameUser/Library/Application Support/iPhone Simulator/6.0/Applications/ and paste in the copied folder from the 5.1 Simulator.
Finally open your Applications folder go to your Xcode App (4.5.1) then right click and show package content: Go to ../contents/applications/ and double click "iPhone Simulator.app".
Now you are running the new iPhone Simulator with your iOS SDK 5.1 App. Great job? Now you can change the hardware of the simulator to the new iPhone Retina-4-inch.
And you can see how your App will look like on the new iPhone 5.
I've sent my new App version by that way for review - well see if it'll get through.
(Sent with: Xcode 4.4.1 and iPhone 5 support like described on top)
By the way it could be interesting to run Apps from Xcode 4.4 on real iOS 6 Device?
How to do that: Use iOS 6 device for testing with Xcode 4.4 and iOS 5 SDK