I am uploading the new binary to iTunes after first time rejection. Do I need to update the release date again? Will my app be rejected if I didn't update release date?
No, the release date has nothing to do with the app submission/rejection process. That is just when it is released to the public.
No, if you set it to automatically go into the app store after approval you're fine. If you set it to manual you'd have to go back and flip it on into the app store.
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Is there a possibility to manually release app when it has been approved by Apple, so that I can do it at any time after the approval?
Use these checkboxes on your app page itunesconnect to manage your release time:
Can anyone tell me how to set a specific release date in new iTunesConnect interface, after approval with pending developer release state?
Our release should for some reason at a weekend now, so changing from manually release to a date would be nice. But now where the app is in pending developer release state, I can not find the option for a specific release date anymore.
According to Apple App distribution guide:
Use iTunes Connect to set a date when the app is available on the store. For example, you can choose a date that immediately releases the app to the store after it’s approved, or you can set a later date. Using a later availability date allows you to arrange other marketing activities around the launch of your app.
The screenshot in documentation is outdated though. See the image below.
Steps:
Login to iTunes connect
Select Apps
Select your application
Click Prepare for Submission
Scroll down the detail page to bottom to see option to manually
release the app.
Note that if you set a date too early, it is entirely possible that your app will not be released until and unless the review is complete.
Also, if you decide to update your app during review time, you will have to restart entire process and lose progress on current app review.
My iOS app is currently "Pending Developer Release". I did this to get promo codes. With promo codes, I got some awesome feedback from users. I want to implement those changes and add it to app. So how do I remove my app from "pending developer release" since anyways it's not in app store now. Also, if next week I add the changes and upload this new app build, would App store have a problem with it and think it's a duplicate so they wouldn't allow it to be uploaded to App store?
Also, if next week I add the changes and upload this new app build, would App store have a problem with it and think it's a duplicate so they wouldn't allow it to be uploaded to App store?
There are two build numbers:
Increase the second build number but leave the first build number the same. That way, the App Store knows that this is an update to the same build. And when it has processed, you can then release the later build.
I've uploaded binary to Appstore for review and approval. How to change following settin now:
When they approve it, I don't want to be automaticaly be visible on AppStore. I want to change the setting so i can put it on Appstore when I decide.
It asked me for this setting before binary is uploiaded, but can i change it now?
You can't. iTunesConnect will only ask you this once. Your update will released once approved.
Just reject the binary and upload again, you will be asked the question again.
You Can Not do this.
Check the list here in detail :-
Editing and Updating App Information
Goto rights and pricing info screen (where you can select pricing tiers for your app), and then either choose your app's availability date or deselect all countries from appstores.
The following text was from Apple' doc.
If you choose to automatically release your app update, it will go live as soon as it is approved by Apple (pending the availability date you have set).
If you choose to control the version’s release, your app status will change to Pending Developer Release after it has been approved by App Review, indicating that you can release it to the App Store whenever you are ready.
When you're ready for your app update to go live on the App Store, you are responsible for releasing your app version to the App Store.
I have an approved App in iTunes Connect which is not yet released (release date set to December 20th).
I decided to change a few things so I submitted an update, now this update has been approved as well and is "Pending Developer Release".
If I release the update now will the app become visible on the App Store, even though the release date under "rights and pricing" is set to December 20th?
It won't go live until the 20th December. 'Pending Developer Release' is just a staging area until you approve that it's OK to override the original release.
Do they both have the same bundle name?
If so, can you delete the first one and only have the second one that you want anyways?