Hello,
I'm currently setting up an external TestFlight testing phase for my iOS app and need some clarification on the release process after App Review approval.
For App Store releases, I know I can manually release the app at my preferred time. However, when submitting an external TestFlight build for review, there is an option to "Notify testers". If this is selected, the build seems to be automatically made available to testers immediately upon approval.
My concern is:
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If I uncheck the "Notify testers" option, will the build still become available on TestFlight, allowing testers who proactively check the app to download the update, even though they don't receive a notification?
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Is there a way to completely control the exact release time (similar to the manual App Store release) for external testers?
We need to manage the release timing to align with backend production deployment. We want to ensure the app update is released only after our backend is fully ready.
Any insights into how to best manage this timing would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.