Google Play App Store Page Submissions

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This page lists the various fields (and their respective constraints) that can be populated as part of submitting the campusM app to the Google Play Store.

Google Play Store for Android

Adding an app to the Google Play Store for Android is a much simpler process of uploading the app. It will be available in a few hours.

The app may be set for a timed release, so it will not be available before a certain date, even if it is approved in advance.

It is possible to revert to an older app version for Android devices. It is also possible to update the store listing and make other changes, except for the app name. In this situation, the app must be resubmitted as a new app.

The following table lists the various fields (and their respective constraints) that can be populated as part of submitting the campusM app to the Google Play Store. This data is then used to populate the app store listing and can be read by end users.

In addition, the table indicates when these fields can be modified – Google has rules that constrain changes unless a newer version of the app is uploaded and reviewed prior to general release.

In order for Google Play Store to be able to review the app content, they must be able to access the app and see content. Ex Libris' recommendation is to ensure the campusM app has a guest profile enabled prior to submission which will minimize the chance of access issues or app rejection. Sites not willing to enable the guest profile (even temporarily during app submission) must provide a working test user and password with app submission which has working access to all profile content in order to avoid higher likelihood of app rejection.

Do not refer to ‘Beta, Demo or Test Content’ in any field, or within the app as this can result in a rejection for the review team.
Do not refer to Apple, Google, or any other competitors for the app stores in these fields or in your apps as this can result in a rejection for the review team.

Field	Constraints	Update Opportunity	Additional Notes
Application Name	12 Characters Unique	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	Appears as the app name on the end users’ device The application name has to be unique. Two apps cannot have the same application name in the store.
Application Long Name	30 Characters Unique	Anytime	Suggest customers keep this consistent with the iOS name The app long name has to be unique. Two apps cannot have the same long name in the store.
App Short Description	80 Characters	Anytime	A summary description for the app shown on the store
App Full Description	4000 Characters	Anytime	A more detailed description of the app and the functions that it can fulfil, to market it to end users
What’s new?	500 Characters	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	Defaults to ‘Bug fixes and minor enhancements’
Primary Category/Application Type	Drop-down list	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	This is set as Application and should not be changed
Secondary Category	Drop-down list	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	This is set as Education and should not be changed
Privacy Policy		Anytime	Should refer to the customer's Privacy Policy
Store Icon	Please refer the campusM Branding Guidelines	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	Please submit with all other icons in a .zip on Salesforce/ through Project Manager
Android Feature Graphic	Please refer the campusM Branding Guidelines	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	Please submit with all other icons in a .zip on Salesforce/ through Project Manager The app icon has to be unique. Two apps cannot have the same icon in the store
Support URL		Anytime	A URL with support information for end users regarding the app. This URL will be visible on the App Store.
Support Email		Anytime	Email address end users should use to contact support about the app This address will be visible on the App Store.
Android Screenshots	JPEG or 24-bit PNG (no alpha). Min length for any side: 320px. Max length for any side: 3840px. At least 2 screenshots are required overall. Max 8 screenshots per type.	Anytime	Created by Ex Libris by default. Please submit alternative screenshots if required via a .zip file on Salesforce/ through Project Manager
Age Rating		Pre-Submission (Build Time)	3+ as a default.

Also, please note the following things that can only be changed within the app with a rebuild, and thus a resubmission:

Field	Constraints	Update Opportunity	Additional Notes
Application Name	13 Characters Unique	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	Appears as the app name on the end users’ device The app long name has to be unique. Two apps cannot have the same long name in the store.
App Icons	Please refer the campusM Branding Guidelines	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	Please submit with all other icons in a .zip on Salesforce/ through Project Manager The app icon has to be unique. Two apps cannot have the same icon in the store
External App Linking	Please refer to the App External Linking guidance.	Pre-Submission (Build Time)	The External App URLs are required on submission to ‘whitelist’ (enable) linking to other apps from campusM
Build Configurations		Pre-Submission (Build Time)	Turning features on or off, Optionally managed/coordinated with your campusM project manager / support contact directly