# App store rollback not possible: pre-release checklist

Source: https://releasefailures.com/incidents/app-store-rollback-not-possible/
Content version: 1.0.0
Verified on: 2026-10-21
Licence: CC BY 4.0

Definition: A broken build cannot be reverted because stores do not support rollback and the fix needs review.
- [ ] PR-01 Open an email login link on the iOS release build and confirm the link completes sign-in. (test class: End-to-end tests)
- [ ] PR-02 Complete a full inspection form on the iOS release build and confirm no inspection item freezes. (test class: End-to-end tests)
- [ ] PR-03 Open the creative tools on the iOS release build and confirm camera roll photos display. (test class: End-to-end tests)
- [ ] PR-04 Run a legacy split payment order through the native payment integration on the release build and confirm the order closes only after the payment confirmation arrives. (test class: End-to-end tests)
- [ ] PR-05 Upgrade from the previous store version to the release build on a device and confirm the app opens without crashing. (test class: End-to-end tests)
- [ ] PR-06 Before submission, confirm the release is set to phased rollout and the named owner can halt it from the store console. (test class: Canary and progressive delivery checks)
