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SUBMITTING APPS AND GAMES TO THE AMAZON APPSTORE PETER HEINRICH DEVELOPER EVANGELIST, AMAZON @PeterDotGames peterheinrich [email protected]

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SUBMITTING APPS AND GAMES

TO THE AMAZON APPSTORE

PETER HEINRICHDEVELOPER EVANGELIST, AMAZON

@PeterDotGames

peterheinrich

[email protected]

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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

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Preparing Your Metadata

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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

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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

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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

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Test Compatibility

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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.

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ATS widget at https://developer.amazon.com/public

Drag and Drop Your APKSTEP 1

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STEP 2Any issues (and their solutions) will be highlighted.

Check Your ResultsSTEP 2

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See test events, memory & CPU usage, logcat and screenshots

Drill Down to See SpecificsSTEP 3

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The Submission Process

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Register for free at https://developer.amazon.com/login.html.

Log Into the Developer PortalSTEP 1

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Targeting Android devices includes Fire tablets, Fire TV, etc.

Add a New Android App STEP 2

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Specify the app name and category.

Complete Submission Form STEP 3

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Indicate where and when to publish; how much to charge.

Specify Availability & PricingSTEP 4

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Make them detailed and evocative.

Add a Description & KeywordsSTEP 5

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Choose art assets that make your app shine.

Upload Icon & ScreenshotsSTEP 6

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Indicate level of cartoon violence, profanity, etc.

Specify Content RatingSTEP 7

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You will be asked to indicate supported devices.

Upload Your APKSTEP 8

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Click Submit App from the General Information tab.

Publish!STEP 9

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The Approval Process

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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