What I'm trying to understand is if pre-registered users in regions where the app isn't made available for release immediately would get a notification later when the app is made available for them.
Specifically:
- Turn off availability in all countries except Canada (so it's not searchable/available anywhere except Canada)
- Release the app (pre-order -> available for download) -- so that Canadian users get the app.
- Go back in and turn on availability for other countries when ready -- so that pre-ordered users elsewhere get the notification and it automatically downloads for them.
The main Q is: would pre-ordered users in other countries receive the notification and have the app download on their phones when it's available/released in that country, if it isn't made available immediately at release?
I've tried reaching out to Apple Developer Support & reviewed all the materials they've shared, including on their forum.