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Before launch, secure your backend API, avoid storing secrets in the app binary, use secure storage for sensitive data, enable certificate pinning for critical apps, and verify your app meets store security requirements.",[20,21],"print-button",{},[23,24,27,32,36,40],"checklist-section",{"count":25,"title":26},"4","API and Backend",[28,29],"checklist-item",{"description":30,"label":31},"Every protected endpoint should verify the user token","API authentication on all endpoints",[28,33],{"description":34,"label":35},"Never trust data from the app. Validate on the server.","API validates all inputs",[28,37],{"description":38,"label":39},"Protect against abuse from compromised or malicious apps","Rate limiting enabled",[28,41],{"description":42,"label":43},"All communication between app and backend must be encrypted","API uses HTTPS only",[23,45,47,51,55,59],{"count":25,"title":46},"Data Storage",[28,48],{"description":49,"label":50},"API keys can be extracted from apps. Use backend for sensitive operations.","No secrets in app binary",[28,52],{"description":53,"label":54},"Keychain (iOS), EncryptedSharedPreferences (Android), or SecureStore (RN)","Use secure storage for sensitive data",[28,56],{"description":57,"label":58},"Logs can be accessed by other apps or attackers","Don't store sensitive data in logs",[28,60],{"description":61,"label":62},"Tokens, cached data, and user info should be removed","Clear sensitive data on logout",[23,64,66,70,74,78],{"count":25,"title":65},"Authentication",[28,67],{"description":68,"label":69},"Auth tokens in secure storage, not AsyncStorage or UserDefaults","Secure token storage",[28,71],{"description":72,"label":73},"Expired tokens should require re-login","Session expiration works",[28,75],{"description":76,"label":77},"Use platform APIs correctly. Don't roll your own.","Biometric auth (if using)",[28,79],{"description":80,"label":81},"Verify deep link parameters before acting on them","Deep links validated",[23,83,85,89,93,97],{"count":25,"title":84},"App Store and Distribution",[28,86],{"description":87,"label":88},"Required by app stores. Describe data you collect.","Privacy policy in place",[28,90],{"description":91,"label":92},"Only request permissions you need. Explain why to users.","Permissions are justified",[28,94],{"description":95,"label":96},"Security features may behave differently than on simulators","Test on real devices",[28,98],{"description":99,"label":100},"Debug flags, test accounts, verbose logging should be removed","Remove debug code",[102,103,104,111],"faq-section",{},[105,106,108],"faq-item",{"question":107},"Can I store API keys in my mobile app?",[13,109,110],{},"You should avoid it. API keys in app binaries can be extracted. 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