| If your app is rejected from the App Store, what | | | | 1. App not working as expected |
| you do next is critical. Learn the essential steps to | | | | A reviewer at Apple will carefully test your iPhone |
| take if Apple says no and how you can increase your | | | | application. If it contains any bugs or technical |
| chances of getting your application approved. | | | | problems, it may be rejected. |
| Many apps are rejected from the App Store for a | | | | What to do: Make sure to carefully test your app in |
| variety of reasons. Apple reviews each and every | | | | both the simulator and on a real iPhone or iPad |
| submission before it is approved to appear in their | | | | before you submit your app for approval. |
| mega-mall of apps. They want to carefully monitor | | | | 2. Violating trademarks or copyrights |
| the quality of the software for sale and ensure a | | | | Another common cause for apps to be rejected |
| good experience for the millions of people who own | | | | from the App Store is that they use trademarks |
| an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. | | | | without permission or include copyrighted material |
| Do not lose your momentum if your app is rejected | | | | that you do not own. |
| from the App Store. Fix your application and submit it | | | | What to do: Before you submit iPhone apps, remove |
| again soon. I will help you avoid rejection by sharing | | | | any photos, icons, videos, sounds, or trademarked |
| the reasons behind common problems. | | | | words (especially that Apple owns) that you do not |
| Why was my iPhone app rejected? Apple has an | | | | have permission to use. |
| important set of rules they enforce before listing an | | | | 3. Objectionable material |
| application from a developer. If your app was | | | | While it is subjective to say what is inappropriate, |
| rejected, carefully read the Human Interface | | | | Apple will reject your app if it includes explicit or |
| Guidelines (HIG) to make sure it is meeting all of the | | | | objectionable material. |
| requirements or make changes. | | | | What to do: Remove any language, photos, sounds, |
| While there can be many reasons why your request | | | | etc. that come too close to the line. |
| was turned down, there are three common problems | | | | If your app is rejected from the App Store, take a |
| to watch out for. Avoid these mistakes when you | | | | deep breath and submit it again after you have |
| submit your app to decrease the chances you will be | | | | followed the advice in this article. Best of luck! |
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