Skadnetwork

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Structured Report: SKAdNetwork Attribution Failures

Subject/Title:

Critical SKAdNetwork Attribution Failures (Bug Type: 237, Failure Type: 1201 in ASDErrorD

We are encountering repeated SKAdNetwork attribution failures (failureType: 1201 in ASDErrorDomain) for ad impression events processed through the ad network mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork. These failures are causing significant revenue losses, as ad impressions are not being properly attributed to installs.

The issue occurs across multiple campaigns and involves both SKAdNetwork API 3.0 and 4.0, suggesting a systemic problem with attribution validation or network communication.

This problem is critical as it disrupts advertisers’ ability to track conversions, optimize campaigns, and allocate budgets effectively.

1. Technical Details

Key Logs:

Below are anonymized samples of the failed SKAdNetwork events:

Log Sample 1 (Failure):

{ "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "78523BD9-1F58-4738-B526-8A8A63203214" } { "advertisementStoryId": "3D2E7EBB-1A57-4DF8-9375-2C465F423038", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "failureType": 1201, "failureDomain": "ASDErrorDomain", "clientEventId": "0F456623-584F-4913-BBD3-C3FD1219D104", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736305200000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" }

Log Sample 2 (Failure):

{ "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "0CBF612D-F0D9-449E-A34E-DE2DB92BEC0D" } { "advertisementStoryId": "946E568C-D2C1-478F-BFF3-4996C48F9B39", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "failureType": 1201, "failureDomain": "ASDErrorDomain", "clientEventId": "1A3D48FB-4452-4FD8-BB25-1195470A53DC", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736298000000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" }

Log Sample 3 (Success Example for Comparison):

{ "bug_type": "237", "timestamp": "2025-01-07 22:49:15.00 -0500", "os_version": "iPhone OS 18.2.1 (22C161)", "roots_installed": 0, "incident_id": "BFEAC86B-8195-4DB0-96FF-2028107256AD" } { "advertisementStoryId": "946E568C-D2C1-478F-BFF3-4996C48F9B39", "apiVersion": "3.0", "eventType": "adImpression", "resultType": "finalized", "anonymous": true, "clientEventId": "F6265488-E0FB-448A-A406-3F7254BCA9D7", "os": "iOS", "topic": "xp_amp_skad_perf", "adType": "app", "adNetworkId": "mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork", "eventTime": 1736294400000, "osBuildNumber": "22C161", "hardwareFamily": "iPhone", "api": "SKAdNetwork" }

Failure Details: • Failure Type: 1201 • Failure Domain: ASDErrorDomain • Ad Network ID: mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork • API Versions Affected: 3.0, 4.0 • Timeframe of Failures: All logs occur within 2025-01-07 22:00:00 UTC to 23:00:00 UTC.

Environment: • OS Version: iOS 18.2.1 (Build 22C161). • Device Type: iPhone (hardwareFamily: iPhone). • App Configuration: Includes the ad network ID in the Info.plist under SKAdNetworkItems.

1. Impact Details

   1. Financial Loss:

   • Based on failure rates, we estimate $20–$65/day per advertiser for small campaigns and $75–$375/day per advertiser for larger campaigns. • If 100 advertisers are affected, daily losses range from $2,000–$37,500. • Over a week, losses could exceed $70,000 to $262,500 or more. 2. Operational Impact: • Advertisers cannot track installs or optimize campaigns, leading to inefficient ad spending and potential budget reallocation to other networks. • Damaged trust between advertisers and the ad network. 3. Reputation Risk: • Continued failures harm the credibility of the SKAdNetwork framework, critical in a post-ATT (App Tracking Transparency) ecosystem.

2. Steps to Reproduce

   1. Serve an ad impression through the ad network mj797d8u6f.skadnetwork.
   2. Monitor SKAdNetwork attribution for that impression.
   3. Observe repeated failures (failureType: 1201) despite the resultType: finalized status.

3. Recommendations for Investigation

   1. Attribution Timeout:

   • Verify if these failures stem from delayed responses or missed attribution windows. 2. Ad Network Configuration: • Confirm the ad network’s integration complies with SKAdNetwork API 3.0 and 4.0 requirements. 3. Infrastructure Review: • Investigate potential bottlenecks or failures in Apple’s attribution servers (ASDErrorDomain) or communication delays.

4. Contact Details • Name: [Your Full Name] • Role: [Your Role] (e.g., Ad Network Analyst/Developer) • Organization: [Your Company Name] • Email: [Your Email Address] • Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Submission Instructions

You can submit this report via the following channels: • Apple Feedback Assistant: Feedback Assistant • Bug Reporting Tool: Bug Reporting • Apple DTS: Developer Technical Support

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