Should I resubmit the binary after replying to a metadata rejection? - ios

I have received a metadata rejection for my application requesting some clarification about my application
Information Needed
Your iTunes Connect settings indicate that your app serves third-party advertisements. However, we were unable to locate ads in your app.
Please reply to this message to provide the steps for locating third-party ads in your app. When we hear back from you, we will continue the review.
***
Additionally, we have begun the review of your app but aren't able to continue because we need additional information about your app.
At your earliest opportunity, please review the following question(s) and provide as much detailed information as you can. The more information you can provide upfront, the sooner we can complete your review.
1. What features in your app require use of background location?
While your iTunes Connect Application State is displayed as Metadata Rejected, it is not necessary to upload a new binary. Once you reply to this message in the Resolution Center, we can proceed with your review.
We have replied to the store in the Resolution center, but I am now confused if I should resubmit the application to review since the button is enabled, or should I only wait after my reply.
I spend few minutes trying to search for an answer but i am confused more now.for ex:
http://www.brynbodayle.com/an-easy-mistake-with-itunes-connect-metadata-rejections/
Apple site mention the following: Metadata items other than your build haven’t passed review. See Viewing Resolution Center Communications.
To resolve the issue, edit the metadata in iTunes Connect**(Seems that this not updated because i can't find where i should do it)**. When you’ve resolved the issue, submit the app for review again.
Could anyone who have faced a metadata rejection recently help me about this issue? or any expert help ?
I don't want to wait 7 days again for review.

Ok guys,
The answer was leaving it without submitting it again. I have received now a message from the store that they received the reply and will continue the review process of the app. The current status of my app is In Review.
Hope this will help others in case someone faced such issues in the future.
Regards,

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The review team misunderstood how to use the app since it is location based. I explained more about how to test it and proposed another solution in the resolution center and i don't need to change anything in the binary.
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Edit: To be more specific what i am asking is: I send the extra info to the resolution center. Do i leave the submission as it is with app status rejected, or do i resend the same binary for review along with the info provided?
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I've just received this notification from Apple:
Information Needed
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Please reply to this message to provide the steps for locating
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I dont know where I've made the error and where I have to correct it.
-> I just use Apple iAd. No other advertisements provider is present.
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-> Im asking this, because I've red this page here: http://www.brynbodayle.com/an-easy-mistake-with-itunes-connect-metadata-rejections/ where it says I dont need to resubmit again.
But in the iTunes Connect Developer Guide there is something like this:
If your app has been rejected because of a metadata issue, you can
resolve the metadata issues and resubmit the same build for review.
If someone could help me how to deal with this, I would appreciate it! Thank you.
Your first message says that your app is using ads but the reviewer hasnt been able to found it on your app.
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Hope this helps.
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