Necessary Steps so We Can Update Your Existing iOS App

This guide explains all the steps you need to complete to let us update your app that is already published in the Apple App Store.

Updated on 11. December 2024 by Jan Bunk

A developer selecting the latest build from stacked app records before sending it to a phone
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Finding Your App Version and Bundle ID

Open the App Store Connect app overview.

Select your app.

Click "TestFlight" at the top.

Click "TestFlight" at the top.

Click the most recent version.

Click the most recent version.

Click "Build Metadata".

Click "Build Metadata".

You should now see something like in the below screenshot. In the screenshot I have highlighted the bundle short version string, the bundle version string and the bundle ID. Please enter them in the fields below the screenshot.

A screenshot of the build metadata screen with the bundle short version string and bundle version string highlighted.

Next, open the Apple Developer account overview page.

Scroll down to the team ID on Apple's page and enter it in the field below.

Screenshot from Apple mentioning that it could take up to 48 hours to activate the developer account

Make sure to click this button, otherwise we won't receive the entered information and you will need to do the steps again.