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🍏 Publish on IOS

Step 1 - Open App Store Connect​

  • Click the link and begin the sign in process.
  • Once logged in, minimize the tab and continue to the next step.

Step 2 - Open Xcode​

  • Open up the Xcode application on your computer.
  • Open the xcodeworkspace file for the app

Open a project in Xcode

Select Workspace file in finder

Step 3 - Xcode Configuration​

  • In Xcode, in the top bar where the current device selected is, click to expand list view and select "Any iOS Device (arm64)"

Select Device List View

  • In VSCode, open .../React-Native---The-U-App/TheUApp/ios/TheUApp/Info.plist
  • Modify the version number to the current version
<key>CFBundleShortVersionString</key>
<string>VERSION NUMBER HERE</string>
...
<key>CFBundleVersion</key>
<string>VERSION NUMBER HERE</string>

Step 4 - Archive the Project​

  • In Xcode, select Projects -> Archive

Run Archive

Step 4a - Codesign Access​

  • Skip this step if you have already run this process at least once.
  • Keep typing in password to allow access until prompt is done popping up

codesign access on first run

Step 4b - Select the latest build​

  • Click build with latest archive date
  • Click Distribute App Button

Select Archive Version

Step 4c - Select the Method of Distribution​

  • Click "App Store Connect" Radio Button
  • Click Next Button

Method of Distribution

Step 4d - Destination​

  • Click "Upload" Radio Button
  • Click Next Button

Destination Options

Step 4e - Distribution Options​

  • Make sure the following boxes are checked:
    • Strip Swift Symbols
    • Upload your app's symbols
    • Manage Version and Build Number
  • Click Next Button

Distribution options

Step 4f - Re-sign the App​

  • Click "Automatically manage signing" radio button
  • Click Next Button

Re-sign App

Step 4g - Review App Content​

  • Click the Upload button

pload Review Page

When the upload is finished, you should be able to close the dialog box with the Done Button.

View after Upload is complete

Step 5 - Open TestFlight Tab​

  • Return to the App Store Connect tab and navigate to "TestFlight"

  • Find the latest Version ( the version you just pushed )
    • At this point, you may need to wait about 20 minuets to see expandable options under the version. Nothing to do? Watch a video on how the Event Loop works in Javascript!

Version Loading View

  • Reload the page after about 20 minuets
    • If it's still loading, you will see a the following view.
    • Refresh page until view contains "Missing Compliance Manage"

Still Processing view

  • Select the Manage link in "Missing Compliance Manage"

Missing Compliance "Manage" View

Step 6 - Compliance Configuration​

  • Select "Standard encryption algorithms instead of, or in addition to, using or accessing the encryption within Apple's operating system" Radio button
  • Click Next Button

Export Compliance Information Dialog

Step 6a - France Publishing​

  • Select "No" Radio Button since app will not be released in France
  • Click Save Button

France Dialog View

Step 7 - You're finished!​

  • Congratulations! You have successfully deployed the latest version of the app.