Submit to App Store & Play Store

1. Set up EAS Build

1. 1
   Install EAS CLI

   EAS Build handles compilation in the cloud — no local Xcode or Android Studio needed.

   npm install -g eas-cli
   eas login

2. 2
   Initialise EAS in your project

   Inside your unzipped Wyber project folder:

   cd your-wyber-app
   eas build:configure

   This creates eas.json with build profiles for preview, development, and production.

3. 3
   Set your app identifiers

   Open app.json and set a unique bundle ID and version:

   {
     "expo": {
       "name": "Your App Name",
       "slug": "your-app-slug",
       "version": "1.0.0",
       "ios": {
         "bundleIdentifier": "com.yourcompany.yourapp"
       },
       "android": {
         "package": "com.yourcompany.yourapp"
       }
     }
   }

2. Build for iOS (App Store)

1. 1
   Run an iOS production build

   eas build --platform ios --profile production

   EAS will prompt you to log in to your Apple Developer account and create or reuse an App ID, provisioning profile, and distribution certificate automatically.

2. 2
   Submit to App Store Connect

   Once the build succeeds, submit it directly:

   eas submit --platform ios

   Or download the .ipa from the EAS dashboard and upload it manually via Transporter (Mac only).

3. 3
   Complete the App Store listing

   In App Store Connect you'll need:

   • App icon (1024×1024 PNG, no alpha)
   • Screenshots for iPhone 6.7" and iPad 12.9" (minimum)
   • Short description (170 chars) + full description
   • Keywords (100 chars total)
   • Privacy policy URL
   • Age rating questionnaire
   • Pricing (free or paid)

3. Build for Android (Play Store)

1. 1
   Run an Android production build

   eas build --platform android --profile production

   EAS creates a signed .aab (Android App Bundle) — the format Google Play requires.

2. 2
   Create your Play Store listing

   In Google Play Console:

   • Create a new app → fill in title, description, category
   • Upload a 512×512 icon + 1024×500 feature graphic
   • Add at least 2 phone screenshots (16:9 or 9:16)
   • Complete content rating questionnaire
   • Set up data safety section
   • Upload the signed .aab in Releases → Production
3. 3
   Submit for review

   eas submit --platform android

   Or upload the .aab manually. Google typically reviews in 3–7 days for a first submission.

4. Over-the-air updates (no re-review)

Wyber apps include expo-updates by default. You can push JS/asset changes without a new store submission:

eas update --branch production --message "Fix typo on home screen"

Users get the update on next app launch. Use this for content, copy, bug fixes, and UI tweaks. Only native code changes (new native modules, icon, splash screen) require a new store build.

Checklist before submitting