Writing to files fails on release builds.

Hello,

I've been attempting to save the state of my game to disk.  I've tried using both SharedObject and just writing my own file using File.applicationStorageDirectory.  Both of these work fine with a debug build.  However, both fail to write files if I use release build.  What gives?  Do I have to have a certificate from Microsoft or Android to save files from a release build AIR application now?

I'm using Windows 8.1, Android 4.4.2, AIR SDK 13, Flash Builder 4.7, .  Both Windows and Android will save files from a debug build.  Both will not save files from a release build.  I am using a self signed digital signature, it has been around a while.  Do I need to generate a new one?  Or is there a different problem?