Submitting Apps and Games to the Amazon Appstore
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This document provides a comprehensive guide for developers on how to submit Android apps and games to the Amazon Appstore. It outlines the necessary metadata, testing compatibility, submission process, and approval criteria, emphasizing the ease of publishing with a significant percentage of apps working without modifications. Additionally, it includes resources for automated testing and tracking app progress after submission.
Submitting Apps and Games to the Amazon Appstore
- 1. SUBMITTING APPS AND GAMES TO THE AMAZON APPSTORE PETER HEINRICH DEVELOPER EVANGELIST, AMAZON @PeterDotGames peterheinrich heinrich@amazon.com
- 2. IT'S EASY TO PUBLISH YOUR EXISTING ANDROID APPS. 75% OF APPS JUST WORK. • Most apps work without changes. • Test compatibility in 90 seconds with our drag-and-drop automated test widget. Source: https://developer.amazon.com/public/support/submitting-your-app
- 4. DESCRIBE YOUR APP’S FEATURES IN DETAIL. TITLE, RICH DESCRIPTION. • Required: o Title o Short description, 1,200 characters max o Long description, 4,000 characters max o 3 or more product feature bullet points • Optional: o Keyword search terms to increase discoverability
- 5. HIGH QUALITY IMAGES. YOU CAN USE EXISITING ASSETS. • Required: o Small icon, 114 x 114px o Large icon, 512 x 512px o 3 or more screenshots, at least 800 x 480px • Optional: o Promotional image, 1024 x 500px o Up to 5 videos 720-1080px wide
- 6. TIPS, FLY THROUGH TESTING. FEW THINGS YOU CAN DO. • Link to Amazon • Check for missing, incorrect content • Verify functionality • Test on target devices, resolutions • Ensure accuracy of icon, description
- 8. AUTOMATED TESTING SERVICE. CHECK COMPATIBILITY (90 SECONDS OR LESS). • Checks for unsupported API calls. • Detects problems in manifest. • Includes physical device testing. • Drag and drop interface. • No developer account necessary.
- 9. ATS widget at https://developer.amazon.com/public Drag and Drop Your APKSTEP 1
- 10. STEP 2 Any issues (and their solutions) will be highlighted. Check Your ResultsSTEP 2
- 11. See test events, memory & CPU usage, logcat and screenshots Drill Down to See SpecificsSTEP 3
- 13. Register for free at https://developer.amazon.com/login.html. Log Into the Developer PortalSTEP 1
- 14. Targeting Android devices includes Fire tablets, Fire TV, etc. Add a New Android AppSTEP 2
- 15. Specify the app name and category. Complete Submission FormSTEP 3
- 16. Indicate where and when to publish; how much to charge. Specify Availability & PricingSTEP 4
- 17. Make them detailed and evocative. Add a Description & KeywordsSTEP 5
- 18. Choose art assets that make your app shine. Upload Icon & ScreenshotsSTEP 6
- 19. Indicate level of cartoon violence, profanity, etc. Specify Content RatingSTEP 7
- 20. You will be asked to indicate supported devices. Upload Your APKSTEP 8
- 21. Click Submit App from the General Information tab. Publish!STEP 9
- 23. YOUR APP WILL BE TESTED. WE EVALUATE SEVERAL CRITERIA. • General polish – Attractive, well-thought- out UI, grammatically correct, etc.) • Capabilities – Doesn't use disallowed permissions. • App Behavior on Device – Well-behaved and performance.
- 24. APPROVAL STATUS APPEARS ON YOUR DASHBOARD. TRACK YOUR APP'S PROGRESS. • Log on to the Developer Portal. • Find your app in the Dashboard on the home page. • You will also receive an email when your app is accepted (or a problem arises).
- 25. SUBMITTING BINARY UPDATES AND BUG FIXES. UPDATING YOUR APP. • You can't update an app if it is currently in the Amazon review process. • You can update the binary file, media assets, or other assets of your app. • Click your app's Upcoming Version link to be guided through the process.
- 26. SUBMITTING YOUR APPS https://developer.amazon.com/public/support/submitting-your-app APP SUBMISSION FAQ https://developer.amazon.com/public/support/faq AMAZON DEVELOPER PORTAL https://developer.amazon.com/public CONTACT US https://developer.amazon.com/public/support/contact/contact-us MORE INFORMATION