I'm really struggling to renew my membership for apple developer and haven't heard back from apple. It is saying there is a button to renew but I've tried both on my iphone and laptop but can't find this button. Also, it's asking me to resign the developer program license, but when I go to sign it there isnt an option too! It's driving me crazy someone please helpn

Tools are worthless if the service isnt being done.Review of an app is needed but not when it takes over a month to get a response. 17 phone calls over 5 different case numbers and no reply. Absolutely insane

Hi everyone, I'm facing an issue with my Apple Developer Program enrollment. When I originally created my Apple Account, I entered my company name in the first name and last name fields by mistake. When I tried to enroll in the Apple Developer Program, Apple rejected my enrollment because these fields must contain my legal personal name. I have since updated my Apple Account with my correct first and last name. However, whenever I click Enroll, the enrollment process still automatically displays my old company name, and I cannot edit it. My enrollment has now been rejected approximately 4 times. I have also contacted Apple Support multiple times, but the issue is still unresolved. I have been waiting for around one month, and despite being told that the operations team is working on it, I have not received a solution. This delay is becoming urgent for me because I need to complete my developer enrollment as soon as possible. Has anyone faced this issue and successfully resolved it? How can I refresh or update the name displayed during enrollment? Does Apple need to reset the enrollment information on its backend? Is there any specific team or escalation process that can resolve this issue? I have already corrected my Apple Account details, so creating another support request without a concrete solution has not helped so far. Any guidance or suggestions from developers who have successfully resolved this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi everyone, I've been struggling with a TestFlight issue for over a month, and I'm hoping someone here has encountered something similar or knows how to resolve it. I'm developing an iOS app called Bondi, and every time I try to submit a new build for external beta testing, App Store Connect returns an HTTP 422 error. I've tried contacting Apple Developer Support, but I haven't received a helpful response, and I'm completely blocked from distributing new builds to my external testers. The error: When submitting a build for Beta App Review, the following API request fails: { "data": { "type": "betaAppReviewSubmissions", "relationships": { "build": { "data": { "type": "builds", "id": "9fc5c303-4edb-4aee-9b39-75c8c8c53e1c" } } } } } The browser console shows: The server responded with a status of 422. API Response Error: TF_BETA_APP_REVIEW_RESPONSE status code: 422 api correlation key: SRKTSBKDZ2F7XPBJH7XFYSBUL4 In previous attempts, I also encountered this error: `ENTITY_UNPROCESSABLE.BETA_CONTRACT_MISSING im not sure it's connect but I also noticed the following console warning: fetched via init(), using default/cached config values. What I'm trying to understand Has anyone encountered BETA_CONTRACT_MISSING when submitting a TestFlight build? Does TestFlight require any additional agreements, even for completely free applications? Could this indicate an issue with my Apple Developer account rather than the app itself? Is there any workaround to reset or reinitialize the TestFlight beta agreement? Can someone from Apple confirm whether this is a known issue? I've been blocked for over a month, and it's incredibly frustrating that App Store Connect provides no meaningful explanation of what's wrong.

Hi everyone, I’m currently experiencing unusually long review waiting times and wanted to ask if others see the same behavior this week. My situation: • App Store update has been in “Waiting for Review” significantly longer than usual • A newly submitted build also seems stuck • TestFlight processing is slower than I normally see • Expedited review request and contact attempts didn’t change the status so far

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice from other developers who have experienced long delays with Apple App Review and, hopefully, some assistance from someone at Apple who can look into my situation. My first iOS app, Parozo: Restaurant POS & KOT (version 1.0.0, build 6), has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since October 4, 2026. As of today, October 13, it has been waiting for approximately nine days, and the review process still hasn’t started. I’ve contacted Apple App Review and Developer Support multiple times, but unfortunately, I haven’t received a meaningful response or any update explaining the delay. I also have an existing App Review support case (Case ID: 102988509189), but the issue remains unresolved. I understand that review times can vary, especially for a first submission, and I’m not asking Apple to bypass its review guidelines. My concern is the prolonged waiting period combined with the lack of communication, despite repeated attempts to reach support. As developers, we rely on the App Store review process to launch our products and plan our business activities. When a submission remains pending without any communication, it’s difficult to know whether we simply need to wait or whether some action is required from our side. I’m hoping this post might reach someone from Apple who can help check the submission status or direct me to the appropriate escalation channel. Has anyone experienced a similar situation recently? If you managed to get a response or resolve a submission that was stuck in “Waiting for Review,” I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you. Thank you.

I am starting to feel i was scammed when i enrolled to this program. I paid on the right site using my macbook and was charged. been weeks when i followed up why my account is still pending. i was informed that apple.com didn't receive my payment because I cancelled my registration. "WHAT WOULD I CANCEL MY REGISTRATION?" when my intention is to register and paid the enrollment. My bank is requiring me for an email coming from apple confirming that they did not recieve my payment so that they can refund me. been a week and yet no reply. Frustrated!

Hello Apple Developer Community, I enrolled in the Apple Developer Program and completed the required document submission and payment. However, my account status is still showing “Pending Enrolment,” and I have not received confirmation that my membership is active. I have already contacted Apple Support by email, and a support case has been registered. However, I have not received a response or a clear update on the status of my enrolment. My main concern is that my subscription period appears to have started after payment, even though my developer account is not yet active. This is preventing me from accessing the program benefits I paid for. I would appreciate guidance from anyone who has experienced a similar situation. Processing time: How long does Apple Developer Program enrolment normally take after submitting the required documents and completing payment? Expedited processing: Is there an official process to request expedited enrolment or escalate a pending application? Support escalation: If a support case has already been registered but there has been no response, what is the recommended next step? Membership validity: If activation is delayed due to Apple’s processing, can the membership start date or subscription validity be adjusted accordingly? Additional verification: Is there anything else I should check or submit to avoid further delays? I have completed the requested steps and am waiting for activation. I would appreciate any advice from Apple Developer Support or community members who have successfully resolved a similar issue. Thank you for your help.

Hi everyone, I am tracking an active bug in the Apple Developer Program web enrollment pipeline where the payment gateway is failing to register initial transactions, forcing duplicate authorization holds. Steps to reproduce: Initiated Individual Enrollment 2 days ago. Mobile identity verification app failed to focus/zoom properly, forcing me to use my MacBook FaceTime camera to take pictures of my ID. I completed the initial R1690.50 payment via the web form. Logged back in 24 hours later. The developer dashboard completely dropped the session history and reverted to an explicit "Action Required: Complete Payment" screen. Bank statement did not immediately reflect a posted debit. Followed the dashboard's prompt to resubmit payment info via the web form. Current Status: The system has now reserved R1690.50 twice from my bank account. Despite both amounts being held, the enrollment status remains indefinitely stuck on "Pending" with no activation email or account updates. Because this is a technical processing error where the portal is actively dropping transactional state history, standard automated ticket replies aren't resolving the loop. Has anyone else had their enrollment wedged by this specific payment loop glitch, and is there an engineering escalation path to force the portal to sync with the banking authorization? Apple not responding to my emails or tickets. I have no way to contact anyone or have anyone contact me

Enrollment pending 20 days - payment page never appeared (Case ID: 102971862276) My Apple Developer Program enrollment has been pending since September 24 (20 days). The payment page never appeared in my account, so I have been unable to complete the purchase. I have followed up by email multiple times with no response, and phone support shows as unavailable whenever I check. Enrollment ID: ZS3C7LA2H9 Case ID: 102971862276 Could someone from Apple Developer Support please review this and enable the payment option so I can complete the enrollment?

Circling back on the LocalLM Lab arc. With v0.7, we've moved from prompt experimentation into real app development on Apple's Foundation Models local AI. The LocalLM Lab SDK lets you build that same on-device model and MCP client this thread has covered directly into your own app, with real tool and data access (Slack, Todoist, GitHub, Notion, Linear, plus Calendar, Reminders, Contacts and Location). And you can ship your app including through the Mac App Store. This is a big improvement over version 0.6, where the localai-cli toolkit needed LocalLM Lab installed and running. On the other hand, the SDK (LocalLMLabSDKCore) doesn't relay through anything; it links FoundationModels and a real MCP client directly into your own binary and is totally self-contained. The example included in the SDK, Plate Today, has actually been built into a sandboxed test app and verified working, with a signed path to a Mac App Store .pkg (Apple Distribution signing + provisioning profile pipeline). That's "verified signable and sandbox-compatible," to be precise. Entitlements (from personal experience: always a complicated topic): com.apple.security.app-sandbox + com.apple.security.network.client for the app itself, plus the standard personal-information entitlements per connector used (com.apple.security.personal-information.calendars, .addressbook, .location) and matching NS*UsageDescription strings in Info.plist. The one worth flagging specifically: the network entitlement is easy to miss and fails silently rather than throwing. Without it, MCP connections and Weather calls just hang with no error surfaced. OAuth handling requires the app delegate callback (application(_:open:)), not SwiftUI's .onOpenURL. Worth knowing before wiring it up if you're SwiftUI-only. Full entitlements list + SDK guide: https://github.com/ancientcomputing/locallm/blob/main/docs/sdk-guide.md Feature page: thisbrain.ai/locallm/sdk.html I hope the availability of the SDK (free, Apache 2.0 license) will give folks further incentive to explore local AI-enabled applications on the Mac. What else would you want to do that the SDK doesn't currently support? File picker? Calendar/Reminders/Contacts edits & writes?

Hello everyone, I am experiencing a roadblock while trying to enroll in the Apple Developer Program and am hoping to get some insight or advice from anyone who has resolved a similar issue. My Setup & Steps: Account Type: Individual / Sole Proprietor The Issue: I completed the initial information steps, but immediately after clicking to accept the Developer Program License Agreement, the page redirected to a generic error screen. Error Message: Your enrollment could not be completed. Your enrollment in the Apple Developer Program could not be completed at this time. What I've Done So Far: I have already contacted Apple Developer Support directly to investigate this from the backend. They have opened an official case for me (Case ID: 102921563857). Since I am currently waiting on a response from support, I wanted to check if this is a known system glitch or if there is a common trigger for this error (e.g., identity verification hiccups, regional payment issues, or Apple ID region mismatches) that I can fix on my end in the meantime. Has anyone else encountered this exact error immediately after the agreement step? If so, how long did it take to resolve, or what did support require to clear it up? Thank you in advance for your help!

I enrolled in the developer program on 29 September still account showing pending status in this frustration i also made payment at another account that one is also showing nothing right now. please resolve this issue. my app launch is getting delayed Order ID:MQ5T295Q31 Document:786197899875

Hello Apple Developer Support Team, I am experiencing an issue with my Apple Developer Program enrollment and would appreciate your assistance. On October 7, 2026, I completed the Apple Developer Program enrollment and paid the $99 membership fee through the official Apple Developer app on my iPhone. The payment was successfully processed, and I received an official confirmation email from Apple at the email address associated with my Apple Account. However, my Apple Developer Program membership has not been activated. Initially, my enrollment status was displayed as “Pending.” Later, the pending status disappeared, and I was presented with a message indicating that enrollment could no longer be completed using this account. My situation is as follows: The membership payment has been completed. I have received an official payment confirmation. I am using the same Apple Account for enrollment and payment. My membership is still not active. I cannot complete or restart the enrollment process. I have already contacted Apple Developer Support but have not received a resolution. I have paid for a service that I currently cannot access, and this is preventing me from proceeding with my app development and distribution. Could an Apple Developer Support representative please investigate my enrollment status, locate the payment, and assist with activating my membership? I can provide the payment confirmation and existing support case number privately. Thank you for your assistance. Best regards, Sonya Rovinsky

Hi Apple Developer Support, I enrolled in the Apple Developer Program on 2 October and it's still showing as pending. It's now been almost a week. I understand enrolments are usually processed within a couple of days, so I want to check nothing has gone wrong. Web order number: W1540930879 Enrolled: 2 October 2026 I have screenshots of my proof of purchase and of the confirmation saying my enrolment was complete, and I'm happy to send them through. My app is finished and ready to go. The enrolment is the only thing stopping me from testing and submitting it, so I'd really appreciate it if someone could take a look. Could you please: confirm where my enrolment is up to; let me know straight away if you need anything from me (ID, documents, anything at all). I'll send it the same day; give me a rough idea of when I can expect it to be approved. Thanks so much for your help. I'm keen to get this sorted and get my app out there. Kind regards, Caleb

Hello everyone, Our developer account has been stuck in pending since the end of August when we applied. No rejections, only 1 follow up email a week after application for our certificate of incorporation, which we provided. I've tried Apple support. Unfortunately, phone lines are unavaliable "Due to high call volumes" and there's no responses to my email, except a dead end a few weeks ago claiming that it was escalated and i'd hear back soon. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Anyone else been in my situation?

I have a problem downloading Xcode components like Metal Toolchain or Developer Documentation. The action stuck with the status "Preparing to download". The symptoms started several weeks ago. I noticed this when my copy of Xcode 27 beta stopped showing the developer documentation. Strangely, when I re-launched Xcode it insists to download the Developer Documentation and keep showing "Preparing to download" while other components like Metal Toolchain, when I quit Xcode, it cancels the component download and that component status reverts to "Get". The symptoms continue thru the released version of Xcode27. Does anyone know the cure?

We ship a signed, notarized product archive (.pkg) built with pkgbuild + productbuild and a custom InstallerPlugins pane (ChoosePlugin.bundle). The payload must always install to the system volume (/). There is no supported alternate directory. customize="never" is set because there is a single component package; the user must not pick packages either. What we already do In Distribution.xml: Introduction ChoosePlugin.bundle Target Install PackageSelection is omitted. customize="never" is set. Observed behavior (current macOS) Destination Select (Target) If Target is kept in SectionOrder, the pane still appears in the wizard (often with a read-only / single-volume UI). That step is unused product-wise: the user cannot choose another location. If Target is removed from SectionOrder, Installer.app hangs on the Installation pane at “Preparing for installation…” (pagecontroller / no selected volume). So Target cannot be dropped if we still use the GUI Installer. Installation Type (PackageSelection) The pane does not run (correct). The sidebar still lists “Installation Type” (and often “Summary”) as grayed items. There is no documented way to hide those labels. There is no public InstallerPlugins API to auto-advance the native Destination Select pane (gotoNextPane only applies to our custom section). Question Is there a supported way (Distribution XML, InstallerSections.plist, productbuild, or otherwise) to: Not show Destination Select at all in Installer.app, while still installing to / and not hanging on Installation; and Not list Installation Type (and unused Summary) in the left-hand wizard list, when customize="never" and PackageSelection is omitted? If this is not supported, please confirm that: Destination Select must remain in SectionOrder for GUI installs even with rootVolumeOnly + domains limited to localSystem; and sidebar entries for unused built-in sections cannot be removed. Environment Product archive via productbuild --distribution --plugins macOS 13+ (tested on current macOS / Apple silicon) Custom plugin is universal (arm64 + x86_64) Silent / MDM path (installer -pkg … -target /) is acceptable for automation; this request is GUI Installer.app only.