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Android / [SOLVED] Upcoming Google Play and Android deadlines

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Loktofeit
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Posted: 27th Apr 2021 13:48
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For AppGameKit devs that are creating Android apps, here are some deadlines to consider regarding your updates and new releases.


May 2021:

- Apps must comply with the March 2021 updates.

- Apps targeting Android 11+ that need to access external storage must comply with the All Files Access Permission policy.


August 2021:

- New apps must target at least Android 11 (API level 30).

- New apps and games must publish with the Android App Bundle.

- New apps using Play Billing must use Billing Library version 3 or newer.


September 2021:

- Existing apps must comply with Payments policy update.

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Thank you!


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MikeHart
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Thanks, good to know 'cause I need to update my tool then too as well.
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RickV
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Hi all,

We have this covered. Our recent update to both Classic and Studio dealt with the changes to the new billing API.

Internally we have worked on the App Bundles solution so you will see that in the next build we release.

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Loktofeit
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Cool beans. Thanks for the update!
LynxJSA's web games/quizzes - LynxJSA's Android apps
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"Stick to a single main loop (DO...LOOP) and loop through it every frame.
Do everything inside functions.
Use finite state machines to control your game.
Use lots and lots of source files.
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TamBam
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@RickV sir any update on App Bundles solution ?
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RickV
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Coming later this month, should be around the 20th Sept.
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Loktofeit
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Mint. Thank you for the update, @RickV.
LynxJSA's web games/quizzes - LynxJSA's Android apps
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"Stick to a single main loop (DO...LOOP) and loop through it every frame.
Do everything inside functions.
Use finite state machines to control your game.
Use lots and lots of source files.
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hosch
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Sounds awesome, thanks for the update!
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