# Submitting mobile apps for review

While there is much more information that can be provided, and settings that can be adjusted when submitting an app, these are the absolutely bare essentials that need to be prepared beforehand.
Given that everything is available, submitting an app shouldn't take longer than 2-4 hours.

Minimum requirements for App Store
· App Previews and Screenshots
You are required to have at least two screenshots, one from a 6.5 inch display (XS Max), and another from a 5.5 inch display (8 Plus).
The resolutions are 1242x2688 and 1242x2208 respectively.

· A privacy policy for your app
A URL to a page where your privacy policy is hosted.

· Support link
A URL with support information for your app.
Will be visible on the App Store.

· A promotional text (170 characters)
The promotional text lets you inform your App Store visitors of any current app features without requiring an updated submission.
The text will appear above your description on the App Store.

· Description (4000 characters)
A description of your app, detailing features and functionality.
It will also be used for your Apple Watch app.

· Keywords (100 characters)
Keywords make App Store search results more accurate.
Separate keywords with a comma.

· App Build
App is built and uploaded to Apple from Xcode.
In Xcode, go to the "Product" menu and click "Archive", this will build our app and the Organizer window will appear.
In the Organizer window, select the current build and click the "Distribute App" button.
This will cause a pop-up to appear, asking for a method of distribution; we select "iOS App Store", then "Upload".
Given that your certificates are in order, it should be fine to just click "Next" and continue with the default options.
Finally, a summary will appear; click "Upload", and the process should be done within a few minutes.
Once the app has finished uploading, you will have to wait for Apple's servers to process it before you can add it in the "Build" section.

· App Store Icon
Not required for apps built with Xcode 9 or higher, as the app icon from the uploaded bundle will be used.
Otherwise, an icon image with the size 1024x1024.

Minimum requirements for Play Store
· Short Description (80 characters)
A short description of your app, like an elevator pitch.

· Full Description (4000 characters)
A description of your app, detailing features and functionality.

· Play Store Icon
Image with the size 512x512.

· Feature Graphic
This is only used if you specify a promo video for your app as well, however, it is still required.
Dimensions: 1024x500.

· App Previews and Screenshots
You are required to have at least two screenshots.
Minimum length of any side of the images is 320 pixels.

· Contact email
Will be publicly displayed with your app.

· A privacy policy for your app.
A URL to a page where your privacy policy is hosted.

· App Build
App is built as a bundle from Android Studio.
In Android Studio, go to the "Build" menu, and click "Generate Signed Bundle / APK...", then choose "Android App Bundle" and click next.
Locate your keystore and fill in the required information, or create a new one if required, then proceed.
Choose the output destination for your bundle and make sure "release" is selected as the build variant, then click finish.
Once the bundle has been built, upload the "app.aab" file.