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Last updated by Ryan Miller on April 16, 2014 08:57

App Avatar

This is the image that is displayed next to the App name in a user's contact list. Size: 96 x 96 pixels (our file store will automatically resize the image for you). Simple designs work best! To change the default avatar you can simply click on the avatar or the text "Change Avatar" to select the image you want to use. 


Figure 1: Changing your default avatar in your Developer Dashboard.



Figure 2: The App Avatar circled here in orange in the Developer Dashboard. 


App status message

This is a short message which appears under your App Name within Mxit. Giving a description or catch phrase you want associated with your App. This can now be changed at anytime, simply by clicking on the app name in your developer dashboard.  Please note this is limited to 100 characters.



Figure 3: App Status Message as seen in your Developer Dashboard.


Figure 4: App Status Message circled here in orange as seen in the App Store.


App description

The App description gives the user a brief overview of what they can expect in your app. A clear, concise and great App description can help your app potentially get more users. Our advice would be put some effort in writing a great description, which can be edited at anytime. This is limited to 200 characters. 



Figure 5: The App Description as seen in your Developer Dashboard.



Figure 6: App Description circled here in orange as seen in the App Store.


App Category

The App Category determines where your app will be listed in the App Store, in terms of it being an app or game and then which category it falls into. Apps are listed in App Store according to category and then subcategory. So please ensure that you select at least one category and that it best fits your app or game.




Figure 7: App Category Details as seen in your Developer Dashboard.





Figure 8: App Category as seen in the App Store.