How to Resolve “App Release In Progress” Error for iOS Publishing

During the iOS publishing process, you may encounter the “App Release In Progress” error.

This guide will provide step-by-step instructions to resolve this issue. You’ll learn how to check your app’s status in App Store Connect, cancel or update the current release, and successfully resubmit your publishing request.

Verify Your App Status in App Store Connect

1. Log in to your Dashboard on App Store Connect.
2. Locate your app and review its current status.
3. Identify if your app is marked as Rejected or Waiting for Review/In Review.
   

Next Steps Based on App Status

Rejected

1. Review the rejection details provided by Apple.
2. Address the required changes before resubmitting your app.

Waiting for Review / In Review

1. Your app is still in Apple’s review process.
2. Wait until the review is complete.

Proceed with BuddyBoss Publishing

1. If you wish to proceed with BuddyBoss Publishing, cancel or remove the current build/review in App Store Connect.
2. Make a small edit to the app version information (e.g., update the release notes) if your app is in a Rejected or Developer Rejected state.
3. Click Save to revert your app status to Prepare for Submission.
   

Resubmit Your iOS Publishing Request

1. Return to your backend.
2. Submit your iOS publishing request to the BuddyBoss Publishing Team.
   

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: What does the “App Release In Progress” error mean?
A: It means that your app already has a release in progress in App Store Connect. You must cancel or wait for the current release to complete before resubmitting.

Q: My app is rejected by Apple. How do I proceed?
A: Review the rejection details, make the required changes, and update your app version information (e.g., modify the release notes). Then, click Save to reset the status to Prepare for Submission.

Q: What should I do if my app is still in review?
A: Wait until the review process is complete before submitting a new publishing request.

Q: I cancelled the current build but still receive an error. What now?
A: Verify that your app status has reverted to Prepare for Submission. If not, make a minor edit (such as updating the release notes) and click Save again, then resubmit your publishing request.