Google play upload failed because of google play service version

Question

    Upload failed
    You uploaded an APK that uses Google Play services version 6111000. You need touse version 5100000 or lower.
Warnings
You uploaded an APK that uses Google Play services version 6111000. This will only work with Android API levels of 9 and above. It is discouraged to use this Google Play services version unless you have set the minSdkVersion in your manifest to 9 or higher.

How to fix this error other than increasing minSdk to 9 ? I m using eclipse for making the apk.

Answer 1

Just download the old version here , and then import it to your project.

Dont forget to remove the reference from the old version from your project.

Now google play will accept your app.

Answer 2

You are using the latest Play Service version (6.1) which start rolling out today.
The new Play Service (4.0+) only supported on Android 2.3+

You have two options:
1- Use Play Service For Froyo . (not recommended at all)
2- Update The minSdkVersion in your manifest to 9

PS: also I recommended you to use Play Service 5.X instead of 6.1 . it start rolling out today and it need about two weeks to be installed on all users devices.

Answer 3

There are two approaches to this problem first one change the target sdk but that one of course you have mentioned not to use. The other one in my opinion would be to update your sdk and from google-> google playservices-> get the google play and update it in your project. I hope this will work.