Can't submit app that still supports iOS 12

We are writing about a sudden change in App Store Connect validation for our iOS app. A build with MinimumOSVersion 12.0 uploaded successfully on 8 September 2026. An otherwise equivalent build was rejected on 16 September 2026 with a 409 validation error. We have not found an official announcement that 12.0 is no longer acceptable, and we would like confirmation of the current rule and when it took effect.

Can't submit app that still supports iOS 12
 
 
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