App Store · Uploads blocked

iOS and iPadOS apps must target iOS 13 or later

Apple no longer accepts new builds of iPhone or iPad apps that still support very old iOS versions. If your app targets anything older than iOS 13, you cannot upload updates.

In force

since 9 Sept 2026

If you miss it: Uploads blocked
Platforms: iOS, iPadOS
Devices: Phones, Tablets
Built with: Any framework

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Any framework

Change the app so ios.min_os meets 13, following the source links.

Check that

A new sync shows the requirement met

Official sources

https://developer.apple.com/news/upcoming-requirements/ checked 27 Sept 2026

We last checked this rule against its sources on 28 Sept 2026.

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