From 8662c04fd70ac25a8081b42b6850dab925c3c774 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Luan Nguyen Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2015 16:02:08 -0800 Subject: docs: Add distribution guidelines and update quality checklist for Android Auto. Change-Id: Ie504fee6ee32fd24d332ff65004a6b711e7fe3ec --- docs/html/distribute/essentials/quality/auto.jd | 123 ++++++++--- docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd | 237 ++++++++++++++++++++++ docs/html/distribute/googleplay/googleplay_toc.cs | 6 + 3 files changed, 343 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) create mode 100644 docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd (limited to 'docs/html/distribute') diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/quality/auto.jd b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/quality/auto.jd index 757305e..db0f20a 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/quality/auto.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/quality/auto.jd @@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ page.image=/distribute/images/gp-auto-quality.png Core App Quality
  • Optimize Your App
    • -
  • Android Auto UX Guidelines - for Media Applications
    • +
  • Android Auto UX Guidelines + for Audio Applications
  • Android Auto UX Guidelines for Messaging Applications
    • @@ -43,8 +43,8 @@ page.image=/distribute/images/gp-auto-quality.png

    - Important: The criteria listed in this page apply to your app's user interface - and behavior when running on devices connected to an Android Auto screen. Apps must meet these + Important: The criteria listed in this page apply to your app's user interface + and behavior when running on devices connected to an Android Auto screen. Apps must meet these criteria to qualify as an Android Auto app on Google Play.

    @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ page.image=/distribute/images/gp-auto-quality.png - + Driver Attention @@ -127,9 +127,9 @@ page.image=/distribute/images/gp-auto-quality.png

    - App elements do not display any images on the Auto screen. Exceptions include: app may display + App elements do not display any images on the Auto screen. Exceptions include: app may display a single static image for - content context in the background of the consumption screen, such as album art, and app may + content context in the background of the consumption screen, such as album art, and app may display icons in the content navigation drawer.

    @@ -146,14 +146,25 @@ page.image=/distribute/images/gp-auto-quality.png + + + AU-VI + + +

    + App never presents any form of visual information (notifications, toasts, video, images, + advertising, etc.) on the phone screen while the app is active in Android Auto. +

    + + + - + Layout - AU-SC @@ -188,20 +199,57 @@ page.image=/distribute/images/gp-auto-quality.png - + Visual Contrast + + AU-DM + + +

    + App supports day mode, which renders dark text and controls on a light background. + (Learn How) +

    + + + + AU-NM

    - App supports night mode, rendering light text and controls on a dark background. + App supports night mode, which renders light text and controls on a dark background. + (Learn How)

    + + + AU-WI + + +

    + App provides white icon sets that the system colorizes to provide automatic + contrast compensation. + (Learn How) +

    + + + + + + AU-OC + + +

    + App provides colors that the system can optimize for easy in-vehicle readability. + (Learn How) +

    + + @@ -269,10 +317,32 @@ data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" data-maxresults="6"> - + General + + AU-LT + + +

    + App loads in no more than 10 seconds. +

    + + + + + + AU-FP + + +

    + Auto app functionality works as expected or described in the app's Google Play Store listing. +

    + + + + AU-RL @@ -284,8 +354,7 @@ data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" data-maxresults="6"> - - + AU-SS @@ -296,6 +365,17 @@ data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" data-maxresults="6"> + + + AU-GO + + +

    + Any app button which is non-functional or disabled must be grayed out. +

    + + + @@ -309,9 +389,8 @@ data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" data-maxresults="6">

    App has no more than four primary actions plus one optional action overflow toggle (or five if - no action overflow is used). For more information, see details on the media control card in the - Android Auto UX Guidelines - for Media Applications. + no action overflow is used). + (Learn How)

    @@ -322,10 +401,8 @@ data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" data-maxresults="6">

    - App has no more than four optional secondary actions plus one action overflow toggle. For more - information, see details on the media control card in the - Android Auto UX Guidelines - for Media Applications. + App has no more than four optional secondary actions plus one action overflow toggle. + (Learn How)

    @@ -401,11 +478,11 @@ data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" data-maxresults="6"> review, and will not be available for distribution until the app is approved. Because this is the same APK as for phones and tablets, your Play Store updates for those devices will not be available until the - Auto approval process is complete. + Auto approval process is complete.

    Important: Due to this restriction, you should not use your production APK - for Auto support prototyping. + for Auto support prototyping.

    diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..af24a54 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/googleplay/auto.jd @@ -0,0 +1,237 @@ +page.title=Distributing to Android Auto +page.image=/design/auto/images/auto-overview.png +meta.tags="auto", "publish", "quality" +page.tags="auto", "publish", "googleplay" +page.metaDescription=Distribute your apps and content to Android Auto. + +@jd:body + +
    + +

    + If you've got a great app, Android Auto and Google Play can help you + bring it to users right in their vehicles. You can + extend your new or existing apps for Auto and then publish them using familiar + tools and processes in Google Play. +

    + +

    + To get started, review the sections in this document to learn how to + distribute your Auto apps to users through Google Play. Be sure to read + Auto App Quality + for information on the usability, quality, and safety-related guidelines that your apps should + meet. When your app is ready, you can accept the terms in the Developer Console and upload your + APK for review. +

    + +

    + How to Participate +

    + +

    + Google Play lets you deliver apps for use in vehicles. You can develop and publish using your + existing Developer Console account and your current distribution and pricing settings. It's easy + to participate — the sections below outline the process. +

    + +
    + +
    + +

    + 1. Understand guidelines and requirements +

    + +

    + To prepare for a successful launch on Android Auto, start by reviewing the + guidelines for creating great experiences on Auto. See the Android Auto design guidelines for ideas + on extending your app for Auto and details on design and usability. +

    + +

    + As you get started designing your Auto experience, make sure to read and + understand the quality criteria for Auto apps. Only apps that are usable on Auto + will be designated as Auto apps on Google Play — your apps can participate + if they meet a set of basic quality criteria. See + Auto + App Quality for details. +

    + +

    2. Develop a great app for Auto

    + +

    + A great app for Auto is designed for vehicle use and takes advantage of the + capabilities of Android Auto. The app offers a high-quality experience while the user is on the + go such as providing playback for audio content or accessing messages. +

    + +

    + As you consider your Auto app, review the developer documentation and + usability guidelines and plan on supporting them to the greatest extent + possible. Make sure to design a great experience and adhere to our guidelines for preventing + driver distraction. +

    + +

    + You must deliver your Auto experience as part of your existing app for phones, tablets, and other + devices, using the same package name and store listing. +

    + +

    3. Test for Auto App Quality

    + +

    + Your Auto apps should be designed to perform well, look great in the car, + and offer the best user experience possible. Google Play will showcase selected high-quality + Auto apps for easy discovery by users in Google Play. Here’s how you + can participate and deliver an Android Auto app that users will enjoy: +

    + + + +

    4. Agree to Android Auto terms and publish

    + +

    + Before you can upload your APK and publish the app for review, the developer account owner + must agree to the + Android + Auto terms from the Pricing and Distribution section of the + Developer Console. Agreeing to the terms means that you want your app to be made available + to Android Auto users through Google Play, and that + your app meets Auto + App Quality guidelines. +

    + +

    + Your Auto app can be uploaded only after you have agreed to the terms. The following describes + which apps are determined to be Auto apps: +

    + + + +

    + When you've built your release-ready APK and tested to ensure that it meets + all of the Auto App + Quality guidelines, upload it to the Developer Console. Update your store + listing with any additional Auto functionality information, and set distribution options as + needed. If you aren't familiar with how to prepare for launch on Google Play, + see the Launch + Checklist. +

    + +

    + After you agree to the terms and save the changes, you can upload and publish your app as usual. + Before making the app available to Android Auto users, Google Play submits + your app for review against the Auto App Quality criteria + and notifies you of the result. If your app is approved, Google Play makes that app + available to Android Auto users. See the next section for details on how to track the approval + status of your app. +

    + +

    + Note that the review affects the availability of your app to other devices in + Google Play Store — on phones and tablets, for example. + If you have an existing app that includes updates to the phone/tablet component, + the Android Auto component must pass review before the updated app + is made available on the Google Play Store. +

    + +

    + Here are the steps to agree to Android Auto terms in the Developer Console: +

    + +
      +
    1. Make sure your app meets all Auto App Quality criteria +
      2. + +
    2. In the All Applications page, click the app you want to publish. +
      3. + +
    3. Under Pricing and Distribution, scroll down to find Android Auto and the + link to the terms. +
      4. + +
    4. Click the terms link. +
      5. + +
    5. Read through the terms and click Agree. +
      6. +
    + +
    + +

    + Agree to terms for Auto: Include your app in Android Auto by agreeing to the + terms from the Developer Console. +

    +
    + +

    5. Track your review

    + +

    + Your app will be reviewed for compliance with driver distraction guidelines and the + technical and quality criteria described above. This detailed review process may take + more time than you are accustomed to when submitting phone/tablet apps. + Until your app is approved, your app or app update won’t be published to the Google Play Store. + After a successful review, your app will be published and made available on the Google Play + Store. +

    + +

    If your app is not accepted, you’ll receive a notification email sent to your + developer account address, with a summary of the areas that you need to address. When + you’ve made the necessary adjustments, you can upload a new version of your app to the Developer + Console. +

    + +

    + Note that if the submitted app is an update to an existing app and your updated app does not meet + the review criteria, the update is rejected and the existing app remains published in the Google + Play Store. +

    + +

    To understand how your apps are evaluated, please see the Auto App Quality document.

    + + +

    Related resources

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