Apple rejects app, GPS and iOS9.2

Solar2D iOS
#1

Apple keeps rejecting my app and claims it never requests GPS coordinates (which it is supposed to do). It runs OK when tested in the Xcode simulator, and also in the Corona simulator and on a real device (iPhone running on iOS 7.2).

I know there have been issues with iOS8 and GPS, but this should be fixed in later builds. I have also included the NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription to the plist in build.settings. This made the app request permission to access the GPS on the first launch.

Now I’m really stuck. I don’t have any iOS9.2 devices for testing, and I don’t want to spend $$$ to get any either.

#2

Apple offer’s its TestFlight service where you could get someone with iOS 9 to help you test your app. Is there a reason you don’t want to upgrade your device to iOS 9?

Rob

#3

My iPhone is a type 4 and cannot be upgraded to 9.2 (oldest device which can be upgraded is 4s). I will look into the TestFlight service and check the possibility, but I’m afraid the answer from a tester will be of the type OK/NOK which doesn’t help me alot.

Many postings on the net is about iOS 8-9 and the problems this introduces for the Location Service. People claim that the GPS stops working once they upgrade. I also have access to an iPad running iOS 9.2, and the Location Service on that device is “gone” for all apps requiring GPS (Maps etc.).

#4

If you have access to the device tether it up and see what messages you’re getting. I know for certain that our location services work on iOS 9.2. I have several apps that use it.

If you go the testflight route there is a Facebook group called Corona Beta Test group. You can ask on there for people to test for you and they all are Corona users and can get you console log information:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/102481146589254/

Rob

#5

Apple offer’s its TestFlight service where you could get someone with iOS 9 to help you test your app. Is there a reason you don’t want to upgrade your device to iOS 9?

Rob

#6

My iPhone is a type 4 and cannot be upgraded to 9.2 (oldest device which can be upgraded is 4s). I will look into the TestFlight service and check the possibility, but I’m afraid the answer from a tester will be of the type OK/NOK which doesn’t help me alot.

Many postings on the net is about iOS 8-9 and the problems this introduces for the Location Service. People claim that the GPS stops working once they upgrade. I also have access to an iPad running iOS 9.2, and the Location Service on that device is “gone” for all apps requiring GPS (Maps etc.).

#7

If you have access to the device tether it up and see what messages you’re getting. I know for certain that our location services work on iOS 9.2. I have several apps that use it.

If you go the testflight route there is a Facebook group called Corona Beta Test group. You can ask on there for people to test for you and they all are Corona users and can get you console log information:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/102481146589254/

Rob