How can I upload apk with new version, when previous key store is lost?

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Android: I lost my android key store, what should I do?

I have lost the key store that I used to sign apk previously. I know key store holds private key and google never had it. I had to make backup of it. But now when I lost it is there any way to come out of this situation.

Please help.

Check these links http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4322367/i-lost-my-keystore-file/4322386#4322386 http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4459719/android-i-lost-my-android-key-store-what-should-i-do http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4470183/i-lost-my-keystore-i-cant-upgrade-my-app-in-the-market — Randroid, Sep 26 '12 at 06:16

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 26 '12 at 06:14

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If you have lost the keystore file, unfortunately your only recourse is to create a new one and change the app's package name. Google Play will not accept an APK if it is signed with a different keystore than the one used when the app was originally uploaded.

You can change the package name of your app and create a new listing on Google Play, this time signed with the new keystore. Unpublish the old listing and notify users that they will need to re-install the app via the new Google Play listing.

answered Sep 26 '12 at 06:14

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Thanks Anidamo for you answer. Can you please tell me the way how can I notify users. – Parmendra Singh Sep 26 '12 at 06:17
I did not lost keystore but it says`"Keystore was tampered with, or password was incorrect"`. Any help? – Max Oct 23 '17 at 06:05

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 26 '12 at 06:16

I have lost the key store that I used to sign apk previously. But now when I lost it is there any way to come out of this situation.

=> There is no chance at all. If you wanted to update your application, you have to have that keystore by which you have sign up and released 1st version of app.

How can I upload apk with new version, when previous key store is lost?

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