Error on iOS Submission

Hypnorabbit

Hey guys,

Just got the following error when submitting an app to the App Store (iOS). Anyone have any idea what it means? The publishing portal is pretty self-explanatory for iOS universal builds so this is weird.

Dear Developer,
We identified one or more issues with a recent delivery for your app. Please correct the following issues, then upload again.
ITMS-90683: Missing Purpose String in Info.plist - Your app's code references one or more APIs that access sensitive user data. The app's Info.plist file should contain a NSBluetoothAlwaysUsageDescription key with a user-facing purpose string explaining clearly and completely why your app needs the data. Starting Spring 2019, all apps submitted to the App Store that access user data are required to include a purpose string. If you're using external libraries or SDKs, they may reference APIs that require a purpose string. While your app might not use these APIs, a purpose string is still required. You can contact the developer of the library or SDK and request they release a version of their code that doesn't contain the APIs. Learn more (https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/core_app/protecting_the_user_s_privacy).

Any help would be appreciated!!

Hypnorabbit

Likely an iOS 13 issue? Since they're banging on about location privacy nowadays?

freneticz

Yeah got this to and i DM @adent42 directly but no answer yet....

Hypnorabbit

Ok that’s good to know @freneticz - Apple’s constant changes are so annoying but I need this app out today!!! Arghhhh. Hope @adent42 can get a fix together today.

Please pretty please.

adent42

Looking into it.

adent42

Is anyone getting this for apps that don't use ads?

Hypnorabbit

Mine are admob interstitial exclusively.

adent42

Basically the ad networks use bluetooth (I assume to get a unique user ID between apps). So I have to add the key in the message to that tells users why your app is requesting bluetooth access.

I pushed a change to publishing that will show the required message. You just need to regenerate your app before submission, no need to republish from GameSalad even.

We haven't tested it yet. I just made sure the keys are right and get put in during publishing. You will need submit to Apple to see if what I put in is enough. We'll be testing the same tomorrow.

Hypnorabbit

Thanks @adent42 I’ll check in a few hours and let you know here.

Hypnorabbit

OK submitted update successfully @adent42. The only issue was this:

Dear Developer,
We identified one or more issues with a recent delivery for your app, "XXX" 2 (1.1). Your delivery was successful, but you may wish to correct the following issues in your next delivery:
ITMS-90809: Deprecated API Usage - Apple will stop accepting submissions of apps that use UIWebView APIs . See https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/uiwebview for more information.
After you’ve corrected the issues, you can use Xcode or Application Loader to upload a new binary to App Store Connect.
Best regards,
The App Store Team

But it was optional.

Will let you know if the app is approved here.

freneticz

I dont have ads in my app, but i could also submit now.........waiting for review

Hypnorabbit

Ok app got approved - well done! @adent42

freneticz

Mine to ?