Overview

HUAWEI AppGallery is a mobile app distribution platform that recommends curated apps for users, and allows users to search, install, manage, and share their favorite mobile apps with greater ease. The platform provides premium and secure experience for users and bridges the gap between you and them, helping you maximize the value of your work.

As you unleash your creativity on AppGallery, this document will help you become familiar with our review guidelines. Before submitting your app (including game) for release, please ensure that your app complies with applicable laws and regulations, the prevailing social and cultural values, and the standards detailed in this document. By releasing an app on AppGallery, you have authorized us as your commercial agent, and AppGallery as the official distribution channel. When detecting that such an app is being distributed through other channels, AppGallery is obliged to notify users of potential risks. We have passionately worked on improving user experience and keeping up with the needs of our customers and products, so this document may be updated in order to meet the constantly changing environment and requirements.

This document details the review guidelines for the following types of app packages: APK (Android apps), RPK (quick apps), APP (HarmonyOS apps), and EXE (Windows apps).

Please be aware of the following issues that may lead to a prolonged app review process or even rejection. Before submitting your app for review, please confirm that:

1. Your app information and app package are complete and accurate.
2. Your app does not crash or experience bugs while running.
3. Your app complies with any and all applicable privacy laws and regulations and meets user expectations.
4. Your contact information is authentic and valid, so that you can be reached when necessary.
5. You can provide a valid test account and sign-in information, as well as any hardware or resources that may be required for app review. For example, the resources or information required for special configurations or special test environments need to be clarified.
6. Your app is available for use during the review period.
7. Your app complies with the relevant rules detailed in the following documents:
1) Registration guide: HUAWEI ID Registration
2) Testing service guide: Cloud Testing Guide
3) Paid promotion guide: HUAWEI AppGallery Paid Promotion
4) HUAWEI AppGallery access guide: App Management
5) HMS Core guide: HMS Core Development Guide
8. For other FAQs, please refer to: App Review FAQs