Here is my scenario:
We recently created a iTunes app record for our new app which is not yet available to public. So, by default iTunes shows an app(1.0) with status as 'Prepare for Submission'. (I assume we can change this default version number from v1.0 to v1.0.0 on the app record. but for clarity I am leaving it as default in my below explanation)
Now, I uploaded my first build with v1.0.0(0) to TestFlight and after 4 revisions/build uploads, I made the build v1.0.0(4) available for external testers. Now we got few bugs from the external testers and fixed them. Since we did the bug fixes, I want to change the version to v1.0.1(0) in TestFlight. Below are my questions struggling to find an answer for:
1) Since the app is not yet released and the default app record version is still v1.0, can I still upload a new version i.e. v1.0.1(0) on TestFlight ?
a) If I can do the above point(1), will it go through the beta review process again (or) will it simply process and appears on iTunes ?
b) If I can do the above point(1), lets say after 2 revisions again like when version is at v1.0.3(0), can I finally push this build to the AppStore as my first release....I mean will it override the default version v1.0 to v1.0.3 ?
2) If I cannot achieve the above point(1), then what would be the other approach?
Please suggest me how to proceed...