Google Play requires me to update my app's Google Billing API from v5 to v6 before Nov 1. The message from the Play Console states that if I don't upgrade by this deadline, I won't be able to publish updates to the app. However, it’s unclear if updating to API v6 or newer after Nov 1 will restore the ability to update the app.
If I miss the Nov 1 deadline, will updating to Billing API v6 or newer still allow me to publish updates afterward, or is Nov 1 a strict cutoff that permanently blocks further updates if the requirement isn't met in time?
Additional Context: I am actively working on the update but won’t be able to meet the Nov 1 deadline due to the time needed for testing and finalization. I plan to publish the update in approximately six weeks, including all the latest libraries. I have already requested and received an extension from the original August deadline to Nov 1, but, unfortunately, I still won’t be able to meet this revised deadline.
Yes, you can update the app after November 1 with v6. November 1 deadline is for v5. After November 1 you won't be able to update the app if it's using v5. After November 1, You must update to v6 in order to publish/update your app on Google Play