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iOS Must 'Code Signing Identity' be same in update?

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Danneman101

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Aug 14, 2008
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Does the "Code Signing Identity" (distribution) have to be the exact same one for an update of an app?

Im updating an app that had a specific code signing identity for previous versions that are uploaded to the store. Now Im using another code signing identity (albeit it is the same developer-account, just using a different provisioning profile thats all). Will there be any problems when I upload the update to apple for approval?
 
I don't think that's a problem. If it is a problem iTunes will tell you when you upload the app. The profiles expire anyway. I think they only have a one year lifespan. So everyone has to get new profiles eventually.
 
PhoneyDeveloper said:
I don't think that's a problem.
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Actually, it will be. As stated in the iPhone Provisioning Portal:
Use the same Distribution Provisioning Profile to build each new version of your application.
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Also, be sure to increment your bundle version.

I have used the same distribution profile since my app was released in Sep 2008. There are concerns with certificates expiring but that does not mean you can use a new profile to update an app.
 
dejo said:
Actually, it will be. As stated in the iPhone Provisioning Portal:

Also, be sure to increment your bundle version.

I have used the same distribution profile since my app was released in Sep 2008. There are concerns with certificates expiring but that does not mean you can use a new profile to update an app.
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What if I use the same Distribution Provisioning Profile, but edit it to have another App ID? Will that work?
 
Danneman101 said:
What if I use the same Distribution Provisioning Profile, but edit it to have another App ID? Will that work?
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I think different App ID == different app on the app store (specifically with regards to existing customers getting upgrades: different app ID == pay again).
 
Both my old and my new AppID are wildcards (A1BCD234E5.*), will it work then?
 
dejo said:
It should. And if they're the same, there's not really an old and a new, is there? ;)
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No, different prefixes :D

Well, alea jacta est - its submitted now and Ill let you know if it worked or not :)
 
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