P12 push certificates problem

Hello,
we're currently facing a problem while trying to download a new viewer ipa/zip: while we've already installed the p12 push certificates through "notifications" panel with no errors -therefore assuming they are valid-, when back to the DPS App Builder the download links are still asking for the p12 certificates :-/ Is there any reported bug/workaround on this?
Thank you for your assistance.

App Builder is asking you for the certificates to sign the app, not the certificates for push notifications. They're separate certificates.
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