MiDots
Register App with App Store Connect
Xcode prompts to create an app record before uploading. App name set to "MIDots", SKU and bundle ID to com.garethpaul.midot.
Creating App Record
Xcode creates the app record in App Store Connect. This registers the bundle ID and reserves the app name.
Upload Failed — Copy Error
First upload attempt fails with a "Copy failed" error. The archive couldn't be uploaded to App Store Connect.
App Record Created in App Store Connect
Despite the upload failure, the app record was successfully created. The MiDots page appears in App Store Connect with Xcode Cloud and distribution options.
Second Upload Attempt Failed
Another "Copy failed" error on the second archive attempt. Archives view now shows 2 archives. Needed to retry the distribution.
Build Uploaded & Processing
Build 1.0 (1) successfully uploaded to App Store Connect. Status shows "Processing" as Apple validates the binary.
Processing Complete — Email Notification
Apple sends an email confirming build processing is complete. "You can now use this build for TestFlight testing or submit it for distribution."
Missing Compliance Warning
TestFlight shows a "Missing Compliance" warning on the build. Export compliance documentation must be provided before testing can begin.
Encryption Documentation Submitted
Selected "None of the algorithms mentioned above" for the App Encryption Documentation. MiDots doesn't use custom encryption, so no export compliance filing is needed.
External Testing Group Created
Created "Friends and Family" external testing group in TestFlight. The group starts with 0 testers and 0 builds assigned.
Internal TestFlight Invite Generated
TestFlight generates a public invitation page with redeem code FVNGLXPK for internal testers to install MiDots 1.0 (1).
TestFlight Invite Email Sent
"Gareth Jones has invited you to test MiDots." Email sent via TestFlight with a link to view the app in TestFlight.
Select Build for External Testing
Chose build 1 (uploaded May 14, 5:02 PM) with status "Ready to Submit" for the Friends and Family external group. Expires in 90 days.
Fill In Test Information
Beta App Review requires test information: app description, feedback email, contact details, and optional sign-in credentials for the review team.
Submit for Beta App Review
Added testing notes: "Please test the different levels." Enabled automatic tester notification. Clicked "Submit for Review."
Build Status: Waiting for Review
Friends and Family group now shows 1 build assigned with status "Waiting for Review." Apple's Beta App Review team will evaluate the build.
Submitted for External TestFlight Review
Build 1.0 (1) submitted for review across all groups (Close Folks, Work Group, Friends and Family) with 451 pending invites. Internal testing is live; external testers await Apple approval.
Beta App Review Approved
Apple approved build 1.0 (1) for TestFlight beta testing. External testers can now install the app. Approval for TestFlight does not constitute approval for App Store distribution.
