更新Google Play中的android应用

Question

Can we upload new Hybrid build with using the existing native app private key in the Google play?.

The new hybrid build will be available for users as a update of their existing native app or users have to download it as a new app.

If we will upload the new build using the different package name, then will we able to upload the build as update for existing build or it will be treated as a new app.

If we downgrade the app from hybrid to native app then will we able to upload the new native app build as update of existing app or it will be treated as a separate build.

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Answer 1

To update app in Play Store you need to use the same package name and sign your apk file with the same keystore. You can't release two applications with same package name! If you want to upload for example a beta public test version of your app you will need to upload it with new package name, but the users which already have your application installed won't receive any alerts, because it will be a separate app. It depends on what you exactly trying to achieve.

Answer 2

There are two things:

1. Update Existing App

• If you want to update existing app and wants existing user's to receive as an update then you must sign your application with same key and package name must be same. You need to increase the version code and version name in manifest.

2. Launch New App

• If you want to launch it as new app you need to use unique package name and key can be same. It will be treated as new app.

I hope its clear to you.