Xcode 7.1 iOS 9 Build Issue Solutions

Below are solutions to common issues encountered when building an iOS app with Xcode 7.1 and targeting iOS 9.

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1. CFBundleExecutable Key Duplication

If your app includes the GooglePlus.bundle and the CFBundleExecutable key is present in its Info.plist, you may encounter the following error during binary upload:

Error:
ITMS-90535: "Unexpected CFBundleExecutable Key. The bundle at 'GooglePlus.bundle' does not contain a bundle executable..."

Solution:

1. Navigate to GooglePlus.bundle.
2. Open the Info.plist file and remove the CFBundleExecutable key.
3. Check inside GooglePlus.bundle for any sub-bundles with their own Info.plist files and repeat this process for those files as well.

If the bundle is part of a third-party framework, contact the framework's developer for an updated version.

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2. App Transport Security (ATS) Configuration

iOS 9 introduced App Transport Security (ATS), which enforces stricter network security policies. This may block certain network requests by default.

Steps to Configure ATS:

1. Open your app's Info.plist.

2. Add the following keys to bypass ATS globally:

   <key>NSAppTransportSecurity</key>
   <dict>
       <key>NSAllowsArbitraryLoads</key>
       <true/>
   </dict>
   

   This setting allows all network requests. Use it cautiously, as it disables ATS protections globally.

3. If you need to define exceptions for specific domains:

   <key>NSAppTransportSecurity</key>
   <dict>
       <key>NSExceptionDomains</key>
       <dict>
           <key>example.com</key>
           <dict>
               <key>NSIncludesSubdomains</key>
               <true/>
               <key>NSTemporaryExceptionAllowsInsecureHTTPLoads</key>
               <true/>
           </dict>
       </dict>
   </dict>
   

Important Note: If you set NSAllowsArbitraryLoads to true, ensure all domains in NSExceptionDomains are explicitly configured to avoid unintended default behavior.

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3. Disabling iPad Multitasking

For iPad apps that do not support multitasking, you must disable this feature. Failure to do so will result in warnings during binary upload.

Option 1: Through Xcode

• Go to the General tab of your app target.
• Check the Requires full screen option.

Option 2: Modify Info.plist Add the following key-value pair to disable multitasking programmatically:

<key>UIRequiresFullScreen</key>
<true/>

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By following these steps, you can address the common build and submission issues encountered with Xcode 7.1 and iOS 9.