app update loop

The app update loop tag covers situations where an application repeatedly prompts users to install an update, but the update either fails to install or does not resolve the issue, trapping users in a cycle. This problem can lock users out of the app entirely, as seen in a reported Instacart outage where the update loop prevented access. Such loops often stem from client-side issues, release gate problems, or authentication rule misfires rather than a simple server outage. The tag is relevant for Windows and mobile app users experiencing persistent update failures that disrupt normal app functionality.