Ad Hoc/Development install fails with 0xe8008018 on ALL devices — TestFlight works fine

Our iOS app fails to install via Ad Hoc or Development distribution with error: 0xe8008018 (The identity used to sign the executable is no longer valid).

Environment:

  • macOS 15.6.1, Xcode 16.0
  • Team ID: 8CJTVD465A
  • Tested on iPhone 8 (iOS 16.7 + iOS 16.2)

What works: TestFlight ✅, App Store ✅

What fails: Ad Hoc ❌, Development ❌

Key evidence:

  • OCSP returns "good" for all certificates
  • Brand new certificate (created today) → same error
  • Install succeeds in Airplane mode but app shows "not available" at launch
  • 4 different certificates, 3 profiles, 2 Xcode versions, 2 devices → all fail
  • codesign --verify passes locally
  • Full cert chain verified: Leaf → WWDR G3 → Apple Root CA

This indicates Apple's online verification service is rejecting our team's signatures. Has anyone seen this or know how to resolve?

Ad Hoc/Development install fails with 0xe8008018 on ALL devices — TestFlight works fine
 
 
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