Is opting in for Google Play app signing mandatory post Aug 2021?
Is there a way to create new app in google play console without accepting play app signing terms in declaration form or without opting in for play app signing ??
Looks like bundles are the only way to upload Apps to Google Play now and using Bundles makes it mandatory to have the private key with Google.
Is my assumption correct, that Developers are now forced to share the private key for signing with Google?
Google is trying to force everyone to use the AAB format,but in my experience if the console shows drop an aab file here, and you drop an apk, i'll process that too Not sure how long google will keep this as from UI perspective there is no mention of apk file in play console at this stage Maybe google will stop accepting apk at all in coming months or 2022
You can always upload your custom keystore as signing key though
Also, for existing apps, Google doesn't force you to move to aab