Cannot upload App Store build because macOS beta requires Xcode beta, but App Store Connect rejects beta Xcode archive

Hi,

I have an iOS app already released on the App Store and I am preparing an update for version 1.1.

The problem is that my Mac is currently running a macOS beta. Because of that, the stable public version of Xcode does not work correctly on this system due to version compatibility issues. I can build and archive the app only with Xcode beta.

However, when I upload the archive made with Xcode beta to App Store Connect, the upload is rejected because builds for App Store distribution cannot be submitted from a beta version of Xcode.

So I am stuck in this situation:

  • stable Xcode cannot be used on my current macOS beta installation;
  • Xcode beta can build and archive the app;
  • App Store Connect does not accept archives built with Xcode beta;
  • the app update is ready, but I cannot submit it.

What is the recommended solution in this case?

Can I use Xcode Cloud or another Apple-supported cloud build option to archive the app with a stable Xcode version, even if my local Mac is running macOS beta?

If Xcode Cloud is the correct approach, how can I enable it when I do not see the Xcode Cloud option inside Xcode and App Store Connect only shows the general Xcode Cloud introduction page?

I would like to avoid downgrading macOS if possible, but I need to submit a valid App Store build made with a supported non-beta Xcode version.

Thanks.

Cannot upload App Store build because macOS beta requires Xcode beta, but App Store Connect rejects beta Xcode archive
 
 
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