Lost Certificate

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I have lost the original certificate and google play store is not allowing me to upload the apk signed with a new certificate.

i have read this post now and realize that I cant be saved.

I have not lost much of user base or reviews till now (luckily) but its distributed the link to quite some people now.

So, as a solution, if i delete from the app from play store (unpublish) and try to upload with the same package name and App name, will Google allow me to do it?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 24 '17 at 16:35

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No, Google will not allow it. You must use a new package name for the new app.

answered Oct 24 '17 at 16:35

Nabin Bhandari

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 24 '17 at 16:37

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Unfortunately, signatures are set forever after your first publish to any channel. You'll have to create a new app with a new ID in order to get your correctly-signed app on the market.

answered Oct 24 '17 at 16:37

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 24 '17 at 20:08

You have to use a new package name to upload the app.
Package names for app files are unique and permanent. Package names cannot be deleted or re-used in the future. Keep in mind that if you've lost your keystore, you'll have to publish the app with a new package name and a new key. You should also update the description of the original app and unpublish it.
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