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