Practical write-ups from publishing 13 apps to Google Play. No recycled documentation — just the things that cost me time so they don't cost you any.
Most people replace their budgeting app because it started charging monthly, or because it wanted their bank credentials, or because it does not support their country at all. Here is what actually matters when you pick the next one.
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If you opened a personal Google Play developer account after November 2023, you cannot publish to production until 12 testers have run a closed test for 14 consecutive days. Here is exactly how the rule works and how to satisfy it without gaming it.
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I maintain both Flutter and native Java apps on the Play Store at the same time. Here is the decision framework I use on real projects, including the cases where I still reach for native Android.
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Everything between a finished APK and a live Play Store listing, in the order you need it — account setup, signing, the data safety form, store listing assets, closed testing and the rejection reasons that catch people out.
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I take on Flutter builds, Play Store publishing and app rescue work for clients.