Developing for NOOK

Solar2D Android
#1

Ok, so I thought I would port my apps to the NOOK. But then I started to register and look up what was needed and that was far from simple as Apple. So I was wondering if there are anyone here not from the US that have gone through this? And is it also only USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Australia that are the supported countries? so since Im from neither I shouldnt waste my time?

Hate it when paperwork comes in the way of things :stuck_out_tongue: [import]uid: 17969 topic_id: 27755 reply_id: 327755[/import]

#2

I’m from the US and they made me jump through a shitload of hoops before I could submit apps. Once I was in it was well worth it though as it has been my most productive platform. Good luck. [import]uid: 10903 topic_id: 27755 reply_id: 112452[/import]

#3

So the NOOK Developer Team at: https://nookdeveloper.barnesandnoble.com
Approved my developer application the next day:

Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you have now qualified as a NOOK App Developer.

Then I ordered a NOOK Color here, which shipped an hour later:

http://www.directdeals.com
Barnes & Noble - NOOK Color eReader (Factory Refurbished) Shipped
$139.00 Grand Total: $149.25

So far, pretty easy to get started. I plan to easily port my Kindle Fire App.
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#4

I don’t know what all is involved if you’re not in the US, but here was the process for me:

  1. Apply as a Developer and they do ask a lot of questions, but there wasn’t anything I wasn’t able to easily provide.
  2. Apply a 2nd time as an **App** Developer, answering most of the same questions a 2nd time. This needs approved. They were having some site problems and it was hard for me to track my progress…

one that was done, then for each app:

  1. Create the app and fill out the meta data. I was able to resuse screen shots from the Kindle Fire, but had to create other collateral like icons and promo photos. Submit the meta data for approval.

  2. Several days later, the meta data gets approved and you can now upload your binary and re-submit. Delays are in the 1 week range and expect to get rejected. Seems to be something they like to do. Fix and resubmit.

I don’t remember for Turkeys Revenge, but I think I got sales the next day. But for Omniblaster it was like 3 days after it was live before I saw my first sales, but I think the problem may have been due to a problem on their side. They were reporting Omniblater being over 50MB in size when it should be reporting in the 27MB range. I asked about it, they confirmed that something was amiss, and a day or so later, I started seeing sales.

But their process beyond the double application and them making you submit your info before the app is no more difficult than Amazon or Apple at the end of the day and I make more money there than anywhere else.

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#5

Seems there are only a few countries outside the US that can develop so far so just have to wait until mine pops up on that list. Same issue with Amazon it seems, which leaves Google play… but that seems to be a tax nightmare so not sure if I want to step into that one. [import]uid: 17969 topic_id: 27755 reply_id: 112812[/import]

#6

Hey devs,

would someone here mind to tell me where to find the info about which countries B&N does support?
Thanks in advance,
Rodrigo. [import]uid: 89165 topic_id: 27755 reply_id: 112840[/import]

#7

@RSCdev
if you register you get access to the forum and this link should contain that info at least:
https://nookdeveloper.zendesk.com/entries/20868356-advice-on-the-submisson-process-for-apps-us-and-non-us-developers

the sentence for the countries:

“At this current time we are supporting the following countries : USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Australia. We will be expanding this list over time.” [import]uid: 17969 topic_id: 27755 reply_id: 112964[/import]

#8

@borgb - Thank You! I appreciate your reply!
Cheers,
Rodrigo. [import]uid: 89165 topic_id: 27755 reply_id: 112973[/import]