Publish App on windows 10 store with restricted namespace

Question

I try to publish an App on windows 10 store, but I can not pass test from Windows App Certification Kit:

Restricted Namespace Error encountered: The restricted namespace test Detected the following errors: Restricted Namespace found: Impact if not corrected: The Windows Store does not allow an Application manifest to refer to restricted namespaces. How to fix it: Removes restricted namespaces from the application manifest.

But I use a restricted namespace for use SMS functions:

Xmlns: r = "http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10/restrictedcapabilities"

r: Capability Name = "cellularMessaging" />

How can made this changes to publish ?

Answer 1

You must also add the rescap namespace IgnorableNamespaces in the Package.appxmanifest file as shown below.

<Package
    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10"
    xmlns:mp="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/2014/phone/manifest"
    xmlns:uap="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/uap/windows10"
    xmlns:rescap="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10/restrictedcapabilities"
    IgnorableNamespaces="uap mp rescap">
  <Capabilities>
    <Capability Name="internetClient" />
    <rescap:Capability Name="cellularMessaging" />
  </Capabilities>
</Package>

When adding capabilities, keep them in the following order: 'Capability', 'rescap:Capability', then 'DeviceCapability', as there seems to be a problem when mixing them. (source)

Note that the app certification test will probably continue to fail. You need to request permission to actually use these capabilities.

Special and restricted capabilities are intended for very specific scenarios. The use of these capabilities is highly restricted and subject to additional Store onboarding policy and review. Follow the steps below to request access to a restricted capability before submitting your app to the store.

1. Determine if you are eligible to submit your app to the store with a specific restricted capability by looking at the table below. If you are not eligible, any requests you make will be denied.
2. If you are eligible visit the Submitting an App support page.
3. Set the problem type to App submission and certification and the category type to Submitting an app using a restricted capability.
4. Include the capability you are requesting access to and include a reason for your request. If you do not provide all the information necessary, your request will be denied. You may also be asked to provide more information.

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