Universal App on App-Store does not install on M3 MacBook Air

Hello,

I programmed a universal app and is was released on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/ble-scout/id6752802063

I think I did all necessary settings in XCode:

It also shows both architectures in the Archive view:

But when trying to install it on my M3 MacBook Air I get this error message:

On the apps page in the App Store it shows that it would run on this Mac.

Strangely I can install it on my older Intel MacBook Pro and a friend can even install it from the App Store on his M4 MacBook Pro. All run either MacOS 15.6.1 or 15.7. Another friend cannot install on M3 MacBook.

Anyone having any clue what's missing? It's my first app to distribute on the App Store, so sort of new into this.

Thanks, ER!K

Answered by eriklins in 860364022

The issue was between my ears and not related to the app building or app store distribution.

I did run the app locally from a ZIP (same for my friend with the M3 MacBook) and it had installed a bunch of settings under ~/Library and ~/Library/Preferences and this somehow conflicted with the App Store installation. I deleted all this and then could install from the App Store without issues.

All good now, thanks! ER!K

Accepted Answer

The issue was between my ears and not related to the app building or app store distribution.

I did run the app locally from a ZIP (same for my friend with the M3 MacBook) and it had installed a bunch of settings under ~/Library and ~/Library/Preferences and this somehow conflicted with the App Store installation. I deleted all this and then could install from the App Store without issues.

All good now, thanks! ER!K

Universal App on App-Store does not install on M3 MacBook Air
 
 
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