Wellbeing Mapper Release Checklist v0.1.0

📱 Pre-Release Verification

✅ Code Quality

• All location permission dialogs updated with consistent messaging
• Android and iOS location usage descriptions match
• Export Data menu item moved to correct position
• Initial survey flow with skip functionality working
• Background location permissions properly requested

✅ Build Status

• Android App Bundle built successfully (41.9MB)
• Android APKs built for all architectures
• iOS app built successfully (69.8MB)
• All dependencies up to date

✅ Version Information

• App Version: 0.1.0+1
• Bundle ID: com.github.activityspacelab.wellbeingmapper.gauteng
• Min SDK: Android API 21 / iOS 12.0
• Target SDK: Android API 35 / iOS Latest

🤖 Android Release (Google Play Store)

Play Console Setup

• Create app in Google Play Console
• App name: “Wellbeing Mapper”
• Default language: English
• Category: Health & Fitness
• Content rating completed

Store Listing

• Short description: “A privacy-focused app for mapping your mental wellbeing”
• Full description written
• Screenshots uploaded (minimum 2)
• App icon uploaded (512x512px)
• Feature graphic created (1024x500px)
• Privacy policy URL added

Data Safety (Critical for Health Apps)

• Location data collection declared
• Health & fitness data collection declared
• Personal info collection declared
• Data encryption in transit/at rest specified
• Research purpose clearly explained

Testing Tracks

• Internal testing set up (up to 100 testers)
• Closed testing track created for beta (up to 2,000 testers)
• Beta testers added via email or Google Groups

Upload Files

• Upload: build/app/outputs/bundle/release/app-release.aab
• Release notes written for beta

🍎 iOS Release (App Store Connect)

App Store Connect Setup

• Create app in App Store Connect
• App name: “Wellbeing Mapper”
• Primary language: English
• Bundle ID: com.github.activityspacelab.wellbeingmapper.gauteng
• Category: Health & Fitness

App Information

• Subtitle/promotional text
• Description written
• Keywords optimized
• Support URL provided
• Privacy policy URL added

Pricing and Availability

• Set to Free
• Geographic availability set (focus on Italy)

App Privacy

• Data collection practices declared
• Location data usage explained
• Health data usage explained
• Research context clearly stated

Build Preparation

• Open Xcode with project
• Set Team and Provisioning Profile
• Archive app in Xcode
• Upload to App Store Connect via Xcode or Application Loader

TestFlight Beta

• Beta app review submitted
• External testing groups created
• Beta testers added via email
• Test information and instructions provided

🔗 GitHub Release

Repository Preparation

• All changes committed and pushed
• Version tag created (v0.1.0)
• Release notes written

Release Assets

• Android AAB: app-release.aab
• Android APK (ARM64): app-arm64-v8a-release.apk
• iOS IPA (after Xcode archive): WellbeingMapper.ipa
• Source code zip/tar.gz (auto-generated)

Release Notes Template

# Wellbeing Mapper v0.1.0 - Beta Release

## 🎉 First Beta Release

This is the initial beta release of Wellbeing Mapper for the study.

### ✨ Features
- Privacy-focused location tracking
- Wellbeing survey system with skip functionality
- Wellbeing map visualization
- Wellbeing timeline tracking
- Data export capabilities
- Multiple app modes (Private, App Testing, Research)

### 📱 Downloads
- **Android**: Upload to Google Play Store (Beta)
- **iOS**: Upload to App Store Connect (TestFlight)

### 🔧 Technical Details
- Minimum Android: API 21 (Android 5.0)
- Minimum iOS: 12.0
- Background location tracking
- End-to-end encryption for research data

### 🧪 Beta Testing
This is a beta release for testing purposes. Please report issues via the app's "Report an Issue" feature.

📋 Post-Release Tasks

Monitoring

• Monitor crash reports in Firebase/Crashlytics
• Track beta tester feedback
• Monitor app store reviews
• Check analytics for user behavior

Documentation

• Update user documentation
• Create troubleshooting guides
• Prepare FAQ for common issues

Iteration Planning

• Collect and prioritize feedback
• Plan next version features
• Schedule regular beta updates

🚨 Important Notes

1. Location Permissions: App requests background location - ensure clear explanation in store listings
2. Health Data: App collects wellbeing data - compliance with health data regulations required
3. Research Context: Clearly explain academic research purpose in all materials
4. Privacy: Emphasize local data storage and user control
5. Geographic Focus: App is designed for the study in Italy - consider regional marketing

📞 Support Contacts

• Technical Issues: [Your email]
• Research Questions: [Research team contact]
• App Store Issues: [Support email]

Release Date: [Date] Release Manager: [Your name] Version: 0.1.0+1