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Google Play Developer Console - Cannot update app, says app title is already in use by package name... my own package name


Having real problems updating any apps on Google Play Developer Console.

This is what I have done 2 or 3 times..

  • Increment the version code in manifest
  • Changed the version name is manifest to reflect this
  • Keep package exactly the same
  • Tried keeping exported .apk name exactly the same
  • Tried charging exported .apk name
  • Keystore and passwords exactly the same
  • On Console, clicked upload new app, typed same title exactly and click upload
  • Error comes up saying title (of my existing app) is currently in use by , the package name of my existing app.
  • This is the same for both English languages, US and UK.

One point, I was able to do one successful update, then I changed my company name, since then I have not been able to update.

  • Though I did create a new Test app, from scratch, exported it with a new keystore.
  • Tried to update through this process and exactly the same happened.

Would genuinely appreciate any help on this... tis accelerating the arrival of some new grey hairs!


Solution

  • You shouldn't be clicking "upload new app". You need to click the APK section on the left and then the "Upload new APK" button.