ios - update an app which is pending developer release

Question

I have an app which is in pending developer release (approved by Apple). The app was never released at all. Now I wanted to submit an update. Therefore I increased the CFBundleVersion, but he complained. So I increased the CFBundleShortVersionString too.

In iTunes Connect I can see under pre-releases my new submission. But in the versions view I see the old release. So how can I approve the update? It would be nice if I could manage the time of the release by myself. So that it stays in pending for developer release.

What are my options? Should I reject the binary? What version/build numbers should I take? Can I reuse the old ones?

Answer 1

You don't have to reject the binary or cancel the release. You can instead:

1. Remove the app from all territories
2. Release the version. Its status will immediately change from "Pending Developer Release" to "Developer Removed From Sale".
3. Create a new version.

This way, if apple rejects the new binary or if you decide you want to release the old one after all, you can always release the old one.