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App Store Pushing Out Corrupted App Downloads
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I don't read this as attention seeking. Something is corrupting all these apps to the point that they become unusable, and it's affecting a lot of them. I'm glad someone is letting me know so I can avoid updates in the interim.
He is not implying that Apple is breaking things on purpose. He is just pointing out an issue with Apple's automated system so that Apple can take notice and fix it.
This is a big deal for developers as Apple has changed their search ranking algorithm to focus more on star ratings, which means 1 star reviews because of an App Store issue can cost people their primary income.
Sounds like the same thing Ive seen in occasional isolated instances in the past; you really have to feel for developers who get bombarded with terrible reviews and then have no clear path to a solution! I know one developer had to release an unnecessary new version just to force the App Store to refresh what it was deliveringand that process/approval took some needless time.
(And even after its fixed, the average rating for all versions is bound to be skewed unfairly low.)
Luckily I check reviews before all updates of my most important apps, and saw the tidal wave of 1-star reviews in time to skip the two apps I use that are affected.
(And even after its fixed, the average rating for all versions is bound to be skewed unfairly low.)
Luckily I check reviews before all updates of my most important apps, and saw the tidal wave of 1-star reviews in time to skip the two apps I use that are affected.
Seems to be due to bad signing of apps in the store
Happened to me with my app too (Beat Vibe). I think it is due to an issue with the DRM (the app wasn't signed properly when uploaded to the store?). When I launch the app and look at the device console I see AppleFairplayTextCrypterSession::fairplayOpen() failed, error -42110 which suggests the DRM issue. Had to remove my app from sale so users will not be affected.
Happened to me with my app too (Beat Vibe). I think it is due to an issue with the DRM (the app wasn't signed properly when uploaded to the store?). When I launch the app and look at the device console I see AppleFairplayTextCrypterSession::fairplayOpen() failed, error -42110 which suggests the DRM issue. Had to remove my app from sale so users will not be affected.
Only one app update today, already with a warning notice that it might be corrupted.
Did a backup of the old version first, then updated, nothing unusual. Worked just fine.
And hey, ***** happens, even at Apple.
Who honestly believes in that fairytale that they never make a mistake?
I have a strange feeling that this is just being pushed because of no other real news.
Did a backup of the old version first, then updated, nothing unusual. Worked just fine.
And hey, ***** happens, even at Apple.
Who honestly believes in that fairytale that they never make a mistake?
I have a strange feeling that this is just being pushed because of no other real news.
Would this affect OS updates too if the OS was purchased through the App Store?
Oh dear... that would be bad. VERY VERY BAD.
I'm sure apple will resolve this issue pretty quickly. Most likely they have a small team on it already - The App store is VERY central to their user experience, so I'm sure they are taking all the necessary actions to fix this.
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i am with your wife on this one. I HAVE to update if I see one is available, if i dont, it drives me crazy
Delete App
Lose all your App Data
Download again
Sounds cool...
I know that there are way around losing your app data, however, Average Joe reads this and does it.
(Yes there is a warning about losing your data, but you know people be people...)
Once more I say: don't automatically delete App Data when deleting apps, it's ridonculous.
Glassed Silver:mac
Lose all your App Data
Download again
Sounds cool...
I know that there are way around losing your app data, however, Average Joe reads this and does it.
(Yes there is a warning about losing your data, but you know people be people...)
Once more I say: don't automatically delete App Data when deleting apps, it's ridonculous.
Glassed Silver:mac
Not sure of this particular issue, however i had many times messages from developers when i open an app, advising to not download the current update and wait for a next update.... due to issues with the current update.
Oh dear... that would be bad. VERY VERY BAD.Would this affect OS updates too if the OS was purchased through the App Store?
Other than wasted traffic, I bet it wouldn't do any harm.
Lion is shipped as a DMG contained within an installer .app on the MAS.
DMG images have a file integrity verification feature which is also used in the installer, I guess - so it's pretty likely the installer will simply tell you it's corrupted and you should just download it again rather than blindly installing everything and shredding your working OS.
Not automatically and always, often you just want everything gone.
They should just make a choice popup like when you remove a Game Center-enabled game.
Glad that I'm able to save 100% of an app's data when deleting-redownloading thanks to Jailbreak & OpenSSH
I got a corrupt Lion installer just a week ago.
I just assumed it was my cable provider or something; but a week ago, I pulled the Lion installer down from the App Store and it was "corrupted".
Pulled it again one day later and all was well.
Nothing happened, BTW, with the corrupted installer. It just wouldn't run because its CRC failed.
I just assumed it was my cable provider or something; but a week ago, I pulled the Lion installer down from the App Store and it was "corrupted".
Pulled it again one day later and all was well.
Nothing happened, BTW, with the corrupted installer. It just wouldn't run because its CRC failed.
I've installed numerous app updates yesterday and today including Instapaper and others listed. No problems and while somebody at Apple needs to come out of the Ivory Tower and give a response, I think much of this turned hyperbolic, esp from the anti-Apple tech pundit world.
Thanks for the heads up!
I was getting nuts trying to update instapaper and always would get that 8324 error and google never showed anything about it hehehe.
I was getting nuts trying to update instapaper and always would get that 8324 error and google never showed anything about it hehehe.
This
My App Store icon has a badge indicating 32 pending updates but I'm in no rush. I'd rather wait for reviews to appear on new updates before taking the plunge. Given that an app version can't be rolled back on the device (yes, I know it's possible using a mac/pc) and there is the potential of lost local data, it doesn't make sense to blindly upgrade.
Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of a second test-bed device. I need my iPhone and some core essential apps to be working *always*.
My App Store icon has a badge indicating 32 pending updates but I'm in no rush. I'd rather wait for reviews to appear on new updates before taking the plunge. Given that an app version can't be rolled back on the device (yes, I know it's possible using a mac/pc) and there is the potential of lost local data, it doesn't make sense to blindly upgrade.
Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of a second test-bed device. I need my iPhone and some core essential apps to be working *always*.
Just released 3 udpated today. Already 1 "Bracket Maker" is having problems crashing on start up. I will update as the others come in.
Edit
Looks like "Bracket Maker" is working on my developer device after the update. Iphone 4s with ios 5.1.1
I a friend who helps me with testing downloaded on his ios 6 device and is getting the crashes. This device is provisioned to test my apps and I have heard that can be a problem.
If anyone would like to help my narrow down devices or OS that are receiving the problem please let me know I will send you a free promo so you can test.
Randal.higgins@touchmint.com or send me a pm here for the promo code thanks…
Edit
Looks like "Bracket Maker" is working on my developer device after the update. Iphone 4s with ios 5.1.1
I a friend who helps me with testing downloaded on his ios 6 device and is getting the crashes. This device is provisioned to test my apps and I have heard that can be a problem.
If anyone would like to help my narrow down devices or OS that are receiving the problem please let me know I will send you a free promo so you can test.
Randal.higgins@touchmint.com or send me a pm here for the promo code thanks…
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That's exactly the problem. Users who have an app fail to launch aren't likely to consider that Apple could be the one at fault. They'll blame the app or the vendor of the app, give it bad ratings, stop recommending it, or simply never use it again.
I can not understand why everyone is fliping out.
No company and no system is perfect.
This has showen time and time again,
To be honest, It would bug me, but not piss me off.
Its more of a "Oh its not working oh okay."
Then I would wait a bit.
It will be fixed in a few days.
No company and no system is perfect.
This has showen time and time again,
To be honest, It would bug me, but not piss me off.
Its more of a "Oh its not working oh okay."
Then I would wait a bit.
It will be fixed in a few days.