Submitting a new version to a rejected app on App Store

Question

I have submitted an app to the store and it was rejected, let's say the app version is 1.0 and the build is 1, and I have replied to Apple's rejection reasoning through Resolution Centre. The next day I have uploaded a newer version of my app, with version number 1.0, and build number 2. I have three questions:

1- Do I need to click on "Review for Submission" button, after uploading this new build.

2- When I go to Activity -> All Builds, I can see my new build, but with no status, and when I navigate to "App Store Versions", I don't see my new build, is it supposed to appear automatically with "Waiting for Review" status or what shall I expect?

3- If Apple accepted my justification in the "Resolution Centre", before reviewing my new build, this means my old build will appear in the store. What happens after my new build gets accepted, will it also appear on the store, or do I need to increment the app version and resubmit my app for review?

Answer 1

If your old build was rejected then it won't ever appear in the store. If it was "metadata rejected" and you have fixed that issue then there is no need to submit a new build; the will approve the existing build. The rejection notification they sent will clearly indicate if a new build is not required.

Assuming that a new build is required, after you upload the new build, it will need to be processed by Apple before it appears in your build list; This typically takes about 30 minutes but can be longer.

Once it has finished processing, go into the relevant "App Store Version", and scroll down to find your existing build, remove it and then click "add build" and select your new build.

At the top of screen click "save" and then "submit for review".

After Apple reviews and approves your submission it will appear in the store.