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Google Play is an integrated destination for apps, books, movies, games, and music, accessible to users on Android devices and to anyone on the Web. (Note: Support questions regarding the Google Play and/or Google Play Console should be asked in the relevant support forums or by contacting support).

Google Play, formerly the Android Market, is a digital distribution platform for applications for the Android operating system and an online electronics and digital media store, operated by Google. The service allows users to browse and download applications developed with the Android SDK and published through Google, as well as music, magazines, books, movies, and television programs. Users can also purchase hardware, such as Chromebooks, Google Nexus-branded mobile devices, Chromecasts, and accessories, through Google Play.

Applications are available through Google Play either free of charge or at a cost. They can be downloaded directly to an Android or Google TV device through the Play Store mobile app, or by deploying the application to a device from the Google Play website. Many applications can be targeted to specific users based on a particular hardware attribute of their device, such as a motion sensor (for motion-dependent games) or a front-facing camera (for online video calling).

On March 6, 2012, with the merging of the Android Market and Google Music, the service was renamed Google Play to coincide with the rebranding of Google's digital distribution strategy. The services operating under the Google Play banner are:

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How to open the Google Play Store directly from my Android application?

I have open the Google Play store using the following code Intent i = new Intent(android.content.Intent.ACTION_VIEW); i.setData(Uri.parse("https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my packagename ")); startActivity(i);. But it shows me a…
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How to remove application from app listings on Android Developer Console

Is there any way to unpublish and then permanently remove an application from the list of applications on Android Developer Console?
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Google Play app description formatting

I've made an Android application that is available on Google Play. Now I want to add some more formatting to my app description (eg. indent, links, lists..). But I cannot find any website where possible formatting is listed. Google Help pages cannot…
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This version of the application is not configured for billing through Google Play

When I try to run my application with in-app billing I am getting the error: "This version of the application is not configured for billing through Google Play. Check the help center for more information". I have the billing permission already in…
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"To Do" list before publishing Android app to market

I'm just about ready to publish my first app to the Android market, and I'd like to know if any of you have any tips about any experiences you may have encountered in regard to publishing an app that goes beyond the obvious and already…
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"Rate This App"-link in Google Play store app on the phone

I'd like to put a "Rate This App"-link in an Android App to open up the app-listing in the user's Google Play store app on their phone. What code do I have to write to create the market:// or http://-link open in the Google Play store app on the…
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versionCode vs versionName in Android Manifest

I had my app in the android market with version code = 2 and version name = 1.1 However, while updating it today, I changed the version code = 3 in the manifest but by mistake changed my version name to 1.0.1 and uploaded the apk to the market. Now,…
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'Start rollout to beta' disabled in Play Store Developer Console

I am ready to send my first app to beta testers, so i click on 'Manage Beta' > 'Manage testers' . and 'Save' and 'Resume' APK is uploaded > 'Review' The review summary says 'This release is ready to be rolled out.', but the button labled with 'Start…
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The apk must be signed with the same certificates as the previous version

I had uploaded my app to Google Play (back when it was called Android Market) some time ago. Today I updated the app, but I had deleted the previous keystore and created a new one. When uploading, it says the APK must be signed with the same…
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What does this Google Play APK publish error message mean?

I'm trying to publish a new version of my Android app to Google Play and get the following error? This configuration cannot be published for the following reason(s): Version 1 is not served to any device configuration: all devices that might…
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Where do alpha testers download Google Play Android apps?

I have developed my app and have published it through Google Play for alpha testing. As one of the testers I get an opt-in link, where I signed in as a tester. After that I was hoping to download the app directly with my phone by going to the Play…
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How to change Android version and code version number?

How to change Android version and code version number Android Studio? I want to change apk file (app) on Google Play and I need to change Android version and code version number. I tried with this in AndroidManifest.xml file in Android…
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Is Google Play Store supported in avd emulators?

After googling quite a bit I am unable to find the answer to this question. Is google play store officially support in avd emulators. I know it was once stopped , then I hear that it was brought back after specific version of android. I am using…
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Playstore error: App Bundle contains native code, and you've not uploaded debug symbols

When I want to release a new flutter app bundle to the Playstore. I get this error: "This App Bundle contains native code, and you've not uploaded debug symbols. We recommend you upload a symbol file to make your crashes and ANRs easier to analyze…
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Is my app or its dependencies violating the Android Advertising Id policy?

I've just received this message from Google Play but I'm not collecting the Advertising ID. Reason for warning: Violation of Usage of Android Advertising ID policy and section 4.8 of the Developer Distribution Agreement Google Play requires…
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