From 4f1453feb8201c67ba06c9d50d2899ae00371018 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SimpleTest Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:16:34 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Order Play permission and listing setup --- .../play-store/location-and-fgs-declaration.md | 11 ++++++++--- android/play-store/release-checklist.md | 5 +++++ android/play-store/store-presence-runbook.md | 17 ++++++++++++----- 3 files changed, 25 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/android/play-store/location-and-fgs-declaration.md b/android/play-store/location-and-fgs-declaration.md index 4b15fd4..fda2ffc 100644 --- a/android/play-store/location-and-fgs-declaration.md +++ b/android/play-store/location-and-fgs-declaration.md @@ -230,9 +230,14 @@ were removed. Production readiness remained healthy. This file is final local evidence, but it is not considered submitted until an unlisted hosted URL is entered and saved in Play Console. -The remaining Play policy references were last checked on 2026-08-03; refresh -them again immediately before submitting the declaration because the Help -Center pages can change independently of the Android platform documentation: +The remaining Play policy references were rechecked on 2026-08-10. The current +Play Help still requires a video demonstration for the declared permission and +accepts a YouTube link (preferred) or a cloud-hosted common video file. It also +states that an unresolved declaration for an active bundle can prevent +publishing other changes, including Store Presence. Refresh the pages again +immediately before submitting because Play Help can change independently of +the Android platform documentation: - https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9799150 - https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/16909972 +- https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9214102 diff --git a/android/play-store/release-checklist.md b/android/play-store/release-checklist.md index 7dbf967..b51b625 100644 --- a/android/play-store/release-checklist.md +++ b/android/play-store/release-checklist.md @@ -78,6 +78,11 @@ ## Store presence +Complete the mandatory foreground-service declaration under **App content** +before attempting to publish Store Presence changes. The current Play Help +states that an unresolved permissions declaration for an active bundle can +block publishing changes, including Store Listing, Pricing, and Distribution. + - [x] 512×512 Play icon prepared. - [x] 1024×500 24-bit PNG feature graphic prepared. - [x] Four current 1080×1920 physical-phone screenshots captured and reviewed. diff --git a/android/play-store/store-presence-runbook.md b/android/play-store/store-presence-runbook.md index 2be5852..3f4866e 100644 --- a/android/play-store/store-presence-runbook.md +++ b/android/play-store/store-presence-runbook.md @@ -74,12 +74,18 @@ queue, or automated test. 1. Recheck the current Console fields and policy warnings read-only. 2. Verify the production policy/support URLs and monitored email. -3. Save category, tags, contact email, and website. -4. Create the default English (United States) listing with prepared text, +3. Host the verified foreground-location demonstration as an unlisted video, + then complete and save the mandatory foreground-service declaration. Reopen + **App content** and verify that the permission alert is cleared before + changing Store Presence. Google documents that an unresolved permissions + declaration for an active bundle can block publishing changes, including + store-listing changes. +4. Save category, tags, contact email, and website. +5. Create the default English (United States) listing with prepared text, images, and alt text. -5. Add Ukrainian and Russian localizations from their prepared files. -6. Reopen the Dashboard and verify both setup tasks are marked complete. -7. Recheck App content; do not start Closed or Production rollout as part of +6. Add Ukrainian and Russian localizations from their prepared files. +7. Reopen the Dashboard and verify both setup tasks are marked complete. +8. Recheck App content; do not start Closed or Production rollout as part of store-presence setup. Official references rechecked on 2026-08-10: @@ -87,3 +93,4 @@ Official references rechecked on 2026-08-10: - https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9859454 - https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14747720 - https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9878809 +- https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9214102