Eclipse ADT removes permissions when signing APK

Question

I am using Eclipse ADT to sign my app for submission to the Play Store. I right click on the project and choose Android Tools -> Export Signed Application Package. However when I do this it removes permissions from the Manifest file that is required for the application to run. Below is my Manifest file.

<uses-sdk
    android:minSdkVersion="8"
    android:targetSdkVersion="18" />

<uses-permission 
    android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />

<application
    android:allowBackup="true"
    android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher"
    android:label="@string/app_name"
    android:theme="@style/AppTheme" >
    <activity
        android:name="com.myou.MyApp"
        android:label="@string/app_name" >
        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />

            <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
        </intent-filter>
    </activity>
</application>

After exporting the uses-permission is removed:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />

I have tried fixing the properties in the Android Tools before exporting, but it still removes the permission.

Answer 1

If anyone comes across this problem the simple answer is:

Do not attempt to edit AndroidManifest.xml file found in the bin directory. You need to change the file in the root of your project.