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CANNOT GET AN ANSWER FROM APPLE
Ok, I’m an individual Apple developer. On September 5, 2026, I submitted export-compliance documentation in App Store Connect under App Information → App Encryption Documentation. Apple’s guidance indicates that this type of review normally takes about 2 business days. It has now been more than three weeks. The document has remained in review since September 5, and no key value has been issued. I also contacted Apple Developer Support 3 times by email but I have not received an answer to my problem, or even a hint of a resolution. All I get is a canned reply blowing me off claiming "someone will get back to you." THEY NEVER DO. This 3 week "waiting for review" issue for the document is blocking me from submitting any and all app updates. I can't get an answer if it been assigned to a reviewer, or is it still waiting in a queue. I can't get an answer if the pending document is no longer applicable if I submit a new build that uses no proprietary encryption. I can't get ANY ANSWERS AT ALL. I would love to submit/update my app but EVERYTHING is on hold because Apple has had the export-compliance documentation "in review" since September 5th, 2026. Anyone else have this issue? How did you resolve it? Do you have any advice? Thanks in advance.
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Serious issue with Apple and App Encryption Documentation Approval
I have a problem to solve. Wondering if anyone can help me? My app (auto-mobile Apple ID: 6802762195) uses a standard encryption algorithm, instead of using or accessing the encryption within Apple's operating system. So Apple requires you to fill out and submit App Encryption Documentation on appstoreconnect. Well I did that on Sept 5th 2026 and it is now Sept 21 2026 and Apple says “still in review.” So I contacted Apple Support on Sept 12. Asked why "still in review" on Sept 12. Their first reply is on Sept 15: “Your inquiry will be forwarded to Apple’s Export Compliance Department team for review and response.” A week passes and I hear nothing. So I email support again (Sept 18) and their second reply (Sept 21) is: “We currently do not have the right tools to share you the exact information you are looking for. if the status shows "In-review" for you that means "Your binary is currently being reviewed by Apple. If you want to remove your binary from the App Review queue, click Reject Binary". But if I remove the submitted App Encryption Documentation (“binary”) the app will be rejected. So I am kinda confused by Apple’s answers and advice so far. Anyone else have this issue? How did you resolve it? Why is Apple telling me "they don't have the right tools" to investigate the App Encryption Documentation on their own AppStoreConnect? Any input would be amazing... Because I've tried Apple and get no answer... or an answer that would make my app ineligible. Thanks in advance community!
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CANNOT GET AN ANSWER FROM APPLE
Ok, I’m an individual Apple developer. On September 5, 2026, I submitted export-compliance documentation in App Store Connect under App Information → App Encryption Documentation. Apple’s guidance indicates that this type of review normally takes about 2 business days. It has now been more than three weeks. The document has remained in review since September 5, and no key value has been issued. I also contacted Apple Developer Support 3 times by email but I have not received an answer to my problem, or even a hint of a resolution. All I get is a canned reply blowing me off claiming "someone will get back to you." THEY NEVER DO. This 3 week "waiting for review" issue for the document is blocking me from submitting any and all app updates. I can't get an answer if it been assigned to a reviewer, or is it still waiting in a queue. I can't get an answer if the pending document is no longer applicable if I submit a new build that uses no proprietary encryption. I can't get ANY ANSWERS AT ALL. I would love to submit/update my app but EVERYTHING is on hold because Apple has had the export-compliance documentation "in review" since September 5th, 2026. Anyone else have this issue? How did you resolve it? Do you have any advice? Thanks in advance.
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Serious issue with Apple and App Encryption Documentation Approval
I have a problem to solve. Wondering if anyone can help me? My app (auto-mobile Apple ID: 6802762195) uses a standard encryption algorithm, instead of using or accessing the encryption within Apple's operating system. So Apple requires you to fill out and submit App Encryption Documentation on appstoreconnect. Well I did that on Sept 5th 2026 and it is now Sept 21 2026 and Apple says “still in review.” So I contacted Apple Support on Sept 12. Asked why "still in review" on Sept 12. Their first reply is on Sept 15: “Your inquiry will be forwarded to Apple’s Export Compliance Department team for review and response.” A week passes and I hear nothing. So I email support again (Sept 18) and their second reply (Sept 21) is: “We currently do not have the right tools to share you the exact information you are looking for. if the status shows "In-review" for you that means "Your binary is currently being reviewed by Apple. If you want to remove your binary from the App Review queue, click Reject Binary". But if I remove the submitted App Encryption Documentation (“binary”) the app will be rejected. So I am kinda confused by Apple’s answers and advice so far. Anyone else have this issue? How did you resolve it? Why is Apple telling me "they don't have the right tools" to investigate the App Encryption Documentation on their own AppStoreConnect? Any input would be amazing... Because I've tried Apple and get no answer... or an answer that would make my app ineligible. Thanks in advance community!
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