Solving the Issue of IPA Not Showing Build in iTunes Connect After Upload

When uploading an IPA via App Uploader, a red box may indicate the upload was successful.
However, if the build does not appear in App Store Connect, check the email associated with your Apple ID (including spam folder). Apple always sends a notification email whether the upload succeeds or fails.

1. Check IPA Build Status in iTunes Connect

  1. Log in to App Store Connect
    Navigate to My Apps → Target App → Activity → Builds.

  2. Common scenarios:

    • Shows “Processing”

      • Indicates upload was successful; just wait for processing to complete.
      • Usually takes 10-30 minutes, occasionally several hours.

    • Not showing or disappeared

      • Indicates there is an issue with the IPA.
      • Check the Apple ID email (including spam folder) for feedback.
      • Apple will send success or failure notifications; failure emails include the reason.

2. Error Feedback Emails Examples

Sample error emails (see images). If you don’t understand English, copy the text into a translator.

1. Incorrect Certificate Type

Cause: IPA was packaged using a development certificate, but App Store submission requires a distribution certificate.
Solution: Repackage using App Store provisioning profile and Distribution certificate.

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2. Invalid App Store Icon

Cause: App icon issues; it cannot have a transparent background or contain an alpha channel.
Solution: Keep the icon square; Apple will automatically apply rounded corners. Do not manually modify them.

Error example:

1ITMS-90717: Invalid App Store Icon – The App Store Icon in the asset catalog in ‘AppCanPlugin.app’ can’t be transparent nor contain an alpha channel.

Translation:

1ITMS-90717: Invalid App Store Icon – The App Store Icon in the asset catalog in 'AppCanPlugin.app' cannot be transparent or contain an alpha channel.

3. Modify Errors and Update Version Number

  • When fixing errors and repackaging, remember to increment the version number.
    • For example: if the previous upload was 1.0, repackage as 1.1.
    • Uploading with the same version number will fail.

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1. Missing Permissions Error

If you encounter permission errors during upload, Apple will send a notification email specifying which permissions are needed. Follow the instructions in the email.

2. Redundant Binary Upload Error

Error message:

1ERROR ITMS-90189: "Redundant Binary Upload. You've already uploaded a build with build number '1' for version number '1.0'. Make sure you increment the build string before you upload your app to App Store Connect. Learn more in Xcode Help"

Translation:

1ERROR ITMS-90189: "Redundant Binary Upload. You have already uploaded a build with version 1.0 and build number 1. Please increment the build number before uploading to App Store Connect."

Solution: Increase the Build Number or version number and repackage for upload.

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