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iOS 8 extensions in newly-updated apps not working right now, but should be fixed for tomorrow’s launch

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Update: Apple has resolved the problem overnight. Downloading apps now also loads the embedded extensions successfully, just in time for iOS 8’s public debut …

With iOS 8 set to launch tomorrow, Apple is well underway approving apps and app updates that incorporate the new features of iOS 8. Apps that require iOS 8 are currently ‘Pending An Apple Release’, but apps that support earlier versions are beginning to show up in the store. However, developers have discovered that integrated extensions, like Today widgets, are not working and failing to appear in Notification Center. Both PCalc and OmniFocus have acknowledged these issues, but it applies universally.

The App Store appears to be mangling code signing of these extensions (which are signed separately to their parent applications), causing the bug. However, it is likely that this will be fixed by the time iOS 8 is released tomorrow. The App Store servers will be able to reload the binaries without developer intervention. The App Store has experienced problems like this before, with published apps becoming corrupted for some users. Developer James Thomson, who has good connections with Apple engineers, says that Apple is currently trying to resolve the problem.

The fix should not require resubmissions by developers, so assuming Apple can rectify the issue in the next fifteen hours or so, there isn’t too much to worry about. 9to5Mac has reached out to Apple about the problem and we’ll update if we hear back.

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Comments

  1. philboogie - 10 years ago

    Wow. One day before release? That’s a close call.

  2. Karl Betts - 10 years ago

    Ok so what does this mean ? I have installed the ios8GM version does that mean the GM not the one that’s out tomorrow now ?

    • PMZanetti - 10 years ago

      That’s not even close to what it means, which should be obvious from READING the article.

      • Karl Betts - 10 years ago

        If you cant be helpful don’t comment !

      • PMZanetti - 10 years ago

        If you can’t be bothered to READ the article, don’t comment!

      • Karl Betts - 10 years ago

        People like you shouldn’t be aloud to used the internet, I ask a polite question and you give a smart ass response. You don’t know me and you feel you have the right to be rude.

      • therapcat - 10 years ago

        Some people don’t understand how this can be fixed. This is a public internet site, not a developer forum. His question is pretty valid, and just because it seems obvious to you doesn’t mean it is obvious to everyone else.

    • Andrew Messenger - 10 years ago

      i think it just means that the issue is with the apps and not in the OS.

      “The App Store appears to be mangling code signing of these extensions (which are signed separately to their parent applications), causing the bug.”

      • Karl Betts - 10 years ago

        Thank you Andrew your a lot more helpful than the other person ! PMZ

      • PMZanetti - 10 years ago

        Yes how I dare I suggest you read the article rather than just the headline, and jump to the comments looking for someone else to figure it out for you.

      • Robert Nixon - 10 years ago

        @PMZ How dare English not be his native language! Doesn’t he know this is an American site?

    • Alex (@Metascover) - 10 years ago

      It’s true that the article clearly explains that it’s a problem coming from the binaries delivered by the App Store, not the OS on your device.

      • Karl Betts - 10 years ago

        The reason I ask was I didn’t understand, I did read it article.

    • Timothy Williamson - 10 years ago

      The App Store appears to be mangling code signing of these extensions (which are signed separately to their parent applications), causing the bug. However, it is likely that this will be fixed by the time iOS 8 is released tomorrow. The App Store servers will be able to reload the binaries without developer intervention. The App Store has experienced problems like this before, with published apps becoming corrupted for some users. Developer James Thomson, who has good connections with Apple engineers, says that Apple is currently trying to resolve the problem.

      Read more at http://9to5mac.com/2014/09/16/extensions-in-newly-updated-apps-not-working-right-now-but-should-be-fixed-for-ios-8-launch/#JtpveXDeZMygvlTG.99

      • bobyey - 10 years ago

        Bahahaha

  3. megajacobf - 10 years ago

    does anyone know if the update will go live at midnight or later thru out the day?

  4. Kevin Peñaloza M - 9 years ago

    Hola, envie mi app con share extension, pero al momento de habilitarlo con el UIActivityViewController el app hace crash, esto pasa en mi app publicada, porque en mi app dev no sucede, alguien sabe cual es el problema?

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