Xcode 5 hangs with a timeout error when checking / loading the "ready to download" application

Question

I have been developing and downloading applications for several months. Whenever they needed to upload to the app store, I could do it without problems, but now I'm stuck with one that doesn't want to be checked / downloaded. Xcode says “request timeout” after MANY minutes using the spin wheel on the screen.

The differences between my old updates in the app store and what I'm trying to do now are:

-Xcode 4.X before, now Xcode 5.

- I had to recreate certificate profiles / application store profiles because they just expired.

-I inherited this project from another employee (not here anymore), and maybe my "developer profile" is somewhat contrary to some certificates, etc. (there are still many dark areas for me).

I tried everything. Erasing preparation / profiles, closing Xcode, resetting, cleaning my project. But no luck. My current Xcode 5 is able to fully compile my application, I can even choose a distribution package before downloading (the application is ready to download on itunes connect), I even log in with my credentials on itunes connect, I can even select the correct preparation profile (store profile applications, not one developer), but no luck:

If I want to download or check, Xcode just complains about some kind of "dumb" timeout error.

Any clues? Any way to debug what happens behind the curtains?

Greetings, I am at a loss.

EDIT: Apparently, during the validation process, an event with a wait error occurs. If I try to download, the message “Failed Validation” will appear in the status log. If I try to check, obviously there is also a “Failed validation” error. Where can I find some kind of log to find out which part of the verification process is not working?

Answer 1

Well, apparently: "The problem is resolved."

After two boring days trying to download my application (via Xcode 5 and through Application Loader), I found that Apple's download servers seemed to be overloaded (unless a more detailed explanation appears).

I am in Europe, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. my application was ALWAYS rejected. But as soon as I tried this after 16 hours, the download and validation processes worked like a charm (with both Xcode 5 and Application Loader).

Why is this? I don’t know, but I didn’t change anything during the download process, so it’s sad, but the solution is: “Have patience and wait to download the application during the period when the Apple download servers are not overloaded”. The sad part: no one knows WHEN this time :)

Answer 2

I solved this by switching the internet provider.

I simply connected my laptop to my iPhone through a personal access point and used the LTE network to download the application.

This has worked for me twice.

Answer 3

I actually called Apple Developer support about it, and they solved the problem!

It turned out that my recovery email address in my Apple ID (not the primary email address, but one of them) was not verified. They forced me to go to http://appleid.apple.com , log in with my Apple ID, and then go to the Password and Security section (left).

After answering my security questions, I was able to resend the confirmation email, and after checking, I was able to immediately log into Xcode!

Answer 4

I have the observation that with Mavericks and App Nap enabled, a hidden Organizer window in XCODE will disconnect the network connection.

Even if the window closes (hidden) for just a second).

Verify that the window is always displayed and that no problem occurs.