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App Stuck in Pending Review Since October 12

7222848 — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:18:39 GMT

Hi,

I submitted my app, ActiveLog Swimming, on October 12, but it's still showing "App pending" after 5 days.

I noticed that several other developers are experiencing similar delays.

Is there currently an issue with the review process, or does anyone know how long approvals are taking?

Thanks in advance!

App Stuck in Pending Review Since October 12

7222848 — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:10:54 GMT

Hi,

I submitted my app, ActiveLog Swimming, on October 12, but it's still showing "App pending" after 5 days.

I noticed that several other developers are experiencing similar delays.

Is there currently an issue with the review process, or does anyone know how long approvals are taking?

Thanks in advance!

The ConnectIQ developer portal / store (on the web) is really broken...

4668945 — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:50:47 GMT

When i used to upload a new version, the web page would display, app pending. then when it was verified (or whatever happened behind the scenes) usually in a few minutes, the version would update, then i would be able to see Update in the connect IQ IOS app.

Now, it says nothing, the version doesn't change for a super long time but the text/description changes show immediately with the old version.

Then i have to uninstall / re-install to get the new version.

Anyone else experiencing this also?

What's going on here?

Coilkey - Control for Teslas - App pending review

9594990 — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:03:27 GMT

Good morning all,

I'm a Tesla owner and regular Garmin user. I tried the existing Tesla apps for Garmin but wanted something faster and cleaner to use from the wrist, so I built my own: Coilkey - Control for Teslas.

apps.garmin.com/.../4868a8d9-7b66-4cf7-bf45-1faa014416b8

It focuses on quick, responsive control of your car with a clean, simple interface designed for at-a-glance use.

The app was submitted five days ago and is still showing as pending. Could someone from the team let me know whether anything else is needed from me to move the review along? I'm happy to provide more details, test builds or documentation.

Thanks for your time and help. And if anyone else here drives a Tesla, I'd love to hear your feedback once it's live.

Kind regards,

Lee

Watch faces stuck in Pending review for 4–11 days

MarxTseng — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:03:34 GMT

Hi all,

I have three watch faces that have been in "Pending" status well past the stated review time of up to 3 days, with no notes on the app pages:

- Shan Jing · Ink Watch Face, v1.1.0, submitted Oct 6

- Deckline · Sci-Fi Bridge Face, v1.1.1, submitted Oct 12

- Isotrail · Contour Trail Face, v1.0.0, submitted Oct 13

I've also sent a message through the developer contact form. Is anyone else seeing longer review times right now, or is there anything else I should do? Any help from the Connect IQ team would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Marx (MarxTseng)

Why data field still pending after 2 weeks?

Mboro — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:14:47 GMT

I made 3 data-fields. The 1st onde approved in 3 days, then the other 2 that I made a week later, it still pending after 2 weeks. Somebody know why?

https://apps-developer.garmin.com/apps/34db1e1d-1509-4e5f-ace5-934c7b7ba024

and

https://apps-developer.garmin.com/apps/99882e6b-022f-4220-b897-45a416b867d7

Thanks, Marcio

DSA verification keeps asking again – account georgebruto@gmail.com

7881755 — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:23:07 GMT

Hello Connect IQ team,

my developer account (georgebruto@gmail.com, developer name UPSIDEDOWN) keeps asking me to complete the Digital Services Act (DSA) verification, even though I have already completed it several times.

Every time I submit the verification, the request comes back and I am forced to fill in the same form again. Because of this, my app "Akvarium" is still not visible in the Connect IQ Store.

It looks like a bug: my verification does not seem to be saved or linked to my account.

Could you please check the status of my DSA verification on your side, mark it as completed, and make my app available in the store?

I can provide screenshots or any additional information if needed.

Thank you,
George

ARGUS Data Field still Pending: review status request

4968777 — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:40:09 GMT

Hello Connect IQ team,

My data field, ARGUS, is still marked “Pending” in the Connect IQ Store. It was already pending when I checked on October 9, 2026.

Could you please confirm the current review status and expected review time? Please also let me know if any additional information or changes are needed from me.

App name: ARGUS
App type: Data Field
App URL: apps.garmin.com/.../f1c244ce-871e-4d20-9d69-da552afdd38a

Thank you.

Paid watch face pending since 11 October: FlexFace (e355fa82-c609-49cf-bcef-7db82199004d)

MetricLabs — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:28:10 GMT

Hi Kyle.ConnectIQ and Brandon.ConnectIQ ,

My first paid watch face, FlexFace, has been pending review since Sunday, 11 October 2026, past the 3 days the store page mentions. I have received no review email.

- Store page: apps.garmin.com/.../9adbb740-c06d-4675-a2c3-78f7bc8859ed
- App ID: e355fa82-c609-49cf-bcef-7db82199004d
- Version: 1.0.0 (Internal: 1), built with SDK 9.2.0
- Merchant account: Active (personal details, sole proprietorship and bank account all verified)

On upload, the App File panel said "Status: Verified" but also "Signature check failed." The file is signed with my developer key, and every product in the manifest is in the current device configs.

I see many other developers reporting the same delay since early October. Could you check whether anything is holding FlexFace, and whether you need anything from me?

Thank you!

Cosmopolite GMT pending review for over a week

3859589 — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:19:58 GMT

Connect IQ 团队您好，

我的表盘 Cosmopolite GMT 已经审核超过一周了。应用商店页面仍然显示“应用审核中”。

请问有人可以帮忙查询一下该应用是否已进入审核队列，并告知我是否需要采取任何行动吗？

应用：Cosmopolite GMT
开发者：Acid.PH
版本：1.0.2（内部版本：3）
应用商店链接：
apps.garmin.com/.../789f0da3-1cd6-4391-bb69-335e7ea84c06

谢谢。

First submission pending since Oct 10 - BOOOM (app id 291982e3-229a-4c30-8eb1-09bcf577ecbc)

2327816 — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:39:42 GMT

Hi, our first Connect IQ app "BOOOM" (device app, developer Invisible_NPC, version 1.0.0) was submitted on October 10, 2026 and is still Pending. The store says review takes up to 3 days and we have not received any message. Could someone from the review team check whether anything is blocking it (for example a device in the manifest) or whether more information is needed? Version 1.0.1 (more devices, Hungarian) is ready and waits for 1.0.0. Thank you!

Watch face pending since October 2, never approved: WayPoint Face (4e6d132d-c7d7-436f-a280-b0a592db41dd)

rssindoni — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:29:33 GMT

Hi @Kyle.ConnectIQ and @Brandon.ConnectIQ,

Could you please take a look at my watch face? It has been pending since its first submission and was never approved.

Watch face: WayPoint Face
Store ID: 4e6d132d-c7d7-436f-a280-b0a592db41dd
apps.garmin.com/.../4e6d132d-c7d7-436f-a280-b0a592db41dd

Timeline:
- October 2: version 1.0.0 submitted.
- October 8 and 9: versions 1.0.1, 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 uploaded as fixes while it was still pending. 1.0.3 is the current one.
- No approval or rejection so far. I also e-mailed and got no reply.

The companion app from the same account, WayPoint (40be7a5a-f1a9-4074-9fe4-01c7c847b9dc), was approved and is live, and the face works together with it.

If something in the submission needs to change, I am happy to fix it. I just do not want to upload yet another version and push it to the back of the queue.

Thank you!

Account still in review for over a week

1609535 — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:57:55 GMT

Hello, I was advised to reach out here regarding the fact that my merchant account is still "under review" even though it has been over a week (supposed to take "up to 2 business days") and my personal info & bank account already show as "verified." Is there anything I can do to complete this process? I see no other action items pending on my side. Thanks!

App pending approval for over 9 days (App ID: 027aacf5-847a-47bd-8787-5df8f46c22f0)

Lallo D — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:45:39 GMT

Hi Garmin team and moderators,

My new watch face "Minimal Vector Pro Venus" was submitted on October 5th (over 9 days ago) and is still stuck in "Pending" status on the developer dashboard. I also sent an email to ConnectIQ support two days ago.

Could someone kindly check if the submission got stuck in the queue?

App Details:
- App Name: Minimal Vector Pro Venus (Fenix 8, Tactix 8)
- App ID: 027aacf5-847a-47bd-8787-5df8f46c22f0
- Store Link: apps.garmin.com/.../027aacf5-847a-47bd-8787-5df8f46c22f0
- Developer: LalloDesign

Thank you very much for your help!

Length of review

Colemuel — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:04:42 GMT

My app has been sitting in review for 11 days at this point. Not sure how long to expect review or if maybe I did something wrong. It says pending but I’m not sure if there was a question or issue with it.

Multiple Connect IQ Watch Faces Stuck in Pending Approval – Halloween Releases

6979133 — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:21:08 GMT

Hello Garmin Connect IQ Team,

I'm an independent Connect IQ developer publishing apps and watch faces under the name VALLRES.

I'm experiencing unusually long approval delays affecting several Halloween-themed watch faces.

Affected submissions:

Little Monster

- Submitted October 4, 2026, and still Pending.

- App ID: ad6e37d6-cca4-4186-94f3-cefb5fa1edca

Pumpkin Pal

- Originally submitted October 4, 2026.

- Resubmitted with a new app ID on October 11, but still Pending.

- App ID: 05cf4f30-cd15-49cb-96e6-6d1e8f4c3caf

Zombie – Animated Halloween Watch Face

- Previously approved and available in the Connect IQ Store.

- Returned to Pending after changing its price from free back to paid.

- App ID: 5d3105be-08ce-4566-9022-2feaea2d7287

These are seasonal Halloween products, so the delays are particularly concerning.

Additionally, an existing Zombie user has contacted me because they can no longer reinstall the watch face after switching to another one. This suggests the pending review is also affecting existing customers.

I contacted Garmin Developer Support but was directed to this forum for Connect IQ-related issues.

Could someone from the Connect IQ team please investigate these submissions and clarify whether there is a review backlog, a technical issue, or something affecting my developer account?

I would greatly appreciate any assistance or status update, especially with Halloween approaching.

Thank you for your time!

Best regards,

VALLRES

Paid and free watch faces pending since Oct 2 and Oct 11, merchant account back to "In Review"

Martin Kopecky — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:07:15 GMT

Hi Connect IQ team,

Like several other developers here, I have apps pending for a long time, and my merchant account has gone back to "In Review" without any notice:

1. Merchant account: approved by e-mail on October 1, 2026. Since October 8 the Merchant Account tab shows "Account Status: In review" again.

2. Isohypse Pro 1.0.0 (paid watch face), App ID 9d45125d93b740189e26a8d73457cb74: submitted October 2, still pending.

3. Isohypse Digital Lite 1.0.0 (free watch face), App ID ed1730b4cb074c0f8043887be480dbec: submitted October 11, still pending.

My free watch face Isohypse Lite is already in the store. Its last update was approved on October 8, the day the merchant account went back to review, and nothing has been approved since.

I wrote to ConnectIQAppAdmin@garmin.com on October 7 and 9 and used the developer contact form on October 13, but have only received the automatic reply so far.

Could you please check whether anything is missing on my side, and whether the app reviews are waiting for the merchant account review? If possible, I would be grateful if you could move them forward.

Developer: Proficode

Thank you,
Martin

App "mylog.at remote" pending since October 3 — no notification

9929357 — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:37:24 GMT

Hello, my device app "mylog.at remote" (app ID 09893f34-a987-4f0c-8cb2-619f3061683c, developer "logbook") was submitted on October 3, 2026 and has been in "Pending" status since then, without any notification. The page says the review could take up to 3 days. Could you please check whether something is blocking the review, or whether anything is missing on my side (e.g. developer verification for the EEA, or something in the name or description)? The app is a free remote control for our own companion phone app, used by helicopter pilots of our organisation. Thank you very much.

Data field stuck in pending for over 10 days

Beriscope — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:45:47 GMT

Hi all,

My data field has shown "App pending" since I submitted it on 02/10, and I have had no rejection or email. I have seen that some pending apps were approved manually recently, so thank you to the Garmin team for working through those.

Details, in case it helps:

App: Visletic Data Field
Store link: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/10d4e314-d8f7-4ac2-b5f5-b8d1bbd41fe6
Version:1.0.2
Type: data field, works with the Visletic companion app on iPhone and Android

Is there anything I need to change or add for it to pass review? It is the last thing my iOS and Android launch is waiting on, so any pointer is much appreciated.

Thanks

App In Review 10 Days - App ID: 0729e441-f863-4663-8f2b-e22cd370f571 - Stripe Transition Help

5466133 — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:41:49 GMT

Hi team, my app has been stuck in review for 10 days now. This update transitions the app to a paid tier utilizing an external backend and Stripe. I emailed the App Admin alias 4 days ago with testing details, but haven't received a reply yet. Can a moderator check if the review team is blocked by our paywall, or if they need a test token to complete validation? App ID: 0729e441-f863-4663-8f2b-e22cd370f571

App Approval Matter

Terence — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:40:57 GMT

Dear Connect IQ Team,

I am writing to inquire about the approval status of my two applications, Multi-Sport Mode and Sedisfy: A Simple Watch Face, which I submitted to the Connect IQ Store.

It has now been more than three days since submission, and both apps are still showing the message in the Connect IQ Store: "This page is in preview mode and only visible to your account until your app is approved. This process could take up to 3 days."

Given that the stated 3-day window has passed, I would appreciate it if you could look into the status of these submissions. I have not received any notification of rejection or any indication that further action is required on my part.

I have attached the links to my developer dashboard for apps below for your reference:

Multi-Sport Mode: Multi-Sport Mode | Connect IQ Store
Sedisfy: A Simple Watch Face: Sedisfy: A Simple Watch Face | Connect IQ Store
Pixel Dino Watch Face: Pixel Dino Watch Face | Connect IQ Store

Could you please confirm whether there is an issue with either submission, or provide an updated estimate for when approval might be completed?

Thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Developer Name:
Training_State_Rediness

New watch face stuck in "App pending" since October 3

vyastrebov — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:42:53 GMT

Hello,

My new watch face has been in "App pending" status since October 3, 2026 (10 days now), while the page says approval could take up to 3 days.

App name: Run Week Dashboard
Developer: Face570runners
App ID (manifest): 65cb87d2609f4bdc8f1fe669bd195d11
Version: 1.0.0, free watch face, 27 AMOLED devices

The app uses Background, Communications and Positioning permissions (to show the city name via reverse geocoding); the privacy policy link is provided in the listing.

Could someone from the Connect IQ team please check if the review is stuck or if anything is needed from my side?

Thank you!

Merchant service enrollment

2309008 — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:49:00 GMT

I've tried to contact Garmin via mail to ConnectIQAppAdmin@garmin.com with no luck I'll ask from the community if anyone of you know:

I plan to monetize HoundRelay through KiezelPay, without Garmin Merchant Service enrollment. The trader verification link at apps.garmin.com/dsa returns “page not found” after sign-in. Where can I complete DSA trader verification in the current developer dashboard.

So what steps I need to make to get my app listed to Store.

Thanks in advance.

How long does the watch face review process usually take? It said 3 days, but I’ve been waiting for two weeks now.

8564262 — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:09:46 GMT

Connect IQ Store "Recent" Sorting Is Being Exploited — New Apps Are Getting Buried

EdgarsLv — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:14:33 GMT

I'd like to raise an issue with how the Connect IQ Store handles "Recent" sorting, because the current system appears to be unfair to new developers and makes discovering genuinely new watch faces unnecessarily difficult.

I've noticed that the same developers and watch faces repeatedly appear at the top of the "Recent" list, often on a daily basis.

It looks like some established developers have figured out EXACTLY when to publish updates to maximize their visibility. By timing their updates, they can repeatedly push existing watch faces back to the top of the list.

The problem is that an update doesn't necessarily mean anything meaningful has changed.

Technically, a developer could make a trivial change, such as adding a comment to the source code, submit a new version, and potentially get the same visibility as someone publishing an entirely new watch face.

This creates several problems:

New watch faces get buried. Genuinely new releases, particularly from smaller or newer developers, struggle to get visibility.
The same apps dominate the list. Users repeatedly see watch faces that have already been available for months or years.
Update timing becomes more important than actual development. Developers who understand how to time their updates gain an advantage over those who don't.
Users lose the ability to discover genuinely new content. A "Recent" list dominated by repeatedly updated older apps doesn't serve the same purpose as a list of newly released apps.

I'm not suggesting that developers shouldn't be allowed to update their applications or that legitimate updates shouldn't receive visibility.

However, the current system appears to create an incentive to submit frequent updates primarily for ranking visibility rather than meaningful improvements.

A few possible solutions:

Separate "New Releases" and "Recently Updated" categories. This would allow users to discover genuinely new apps without competing against years-old applications receiving updates.
Limit how frequently an existing app can return to the top of the Recent list. For example, an app could receive a visibility boost from an update only once every 7 days.
Prioritize first publication dates when sorting new releases. An app published yesterday should not immediately disappear beneath older apps that have simply been updated.
Make sorting behavior more transparent. Developers should understand what determines visibility, without having to reverse-engineer update timing.

I believe these changes would benefit both users and developers.

New developers would have a fairer opportunity to reach users, established developers could continue maintaining their applications, and users would have a much better way to discover genuinely new watch faces.

Could the Connect IQ team clarify whether this is the intended behavior of the "Recent" sorting mechanism, and whether any improvements to app discoverability are planned?