Google doesn’t just have the capability to modify .apk files uploaded to it’s Google Play signing program- they already are. Granted, this is at the moment a minor change and certainly a non-malicious one; but it remains an actual change of your .apk. They add <meta-data android:name=”com.android.vending.derived.apk.id” android:value=”1″ /> to the AndroidManifest.xml Below is a … Read more
I just went through this exhausting process. I’m using React Native so I never even use Android Studio unless I need to launch a virtual device. I’m documenting this for myself and anyone else that has been traumatized by this experience. This is explicitly for the ‘Upload Key’ option. Google then swaps it out on … Read more
I was able to sign my APK using Upload key provided by Google Play. Here are the steps I followed for a new app: Create a keystore and add a signing key using Android Studio Sign the app using the key created in (1) Upload the APK to Google Play Download “Upload certificate” from Google … Read more
Before proceeding watch this Android Developers video to understand the implications of your App Signing enrollment choice: https://youtu.be/odv_1fxt9BI This guide is oriented to developers who already have an application in the Play Store. If you are starting with a new app the process it’s much easier and you can follow the guidelines of paragraph “New … Read more