{"id":10502,"date":"2025-09-22T20:06:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T00:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learndash.com\/support\/?post_type=docs&p=10502"},"modified":"2025-09-27T17:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T21:03:17","password":"","slug":"how-to-update-your-android-learndash-app-2","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/learndash.com\/support\/kb\/learndash-app\/going-live\/how-to-update-your-android-learndash-app-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update Your Android Learndash App"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your Android app up to date ensures users always have access to the latest features, bug fixes, and updated In-App Purchase pricing.
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This guide walks you through generating a new Android Release build, downloading the AAB, submitting it to Google Play Console, and addressing review feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a New Android Release App Build<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. In your WordPress admin, go to Learndash App > Build<\/strong>.
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  2. Click Request Build<\/strong>.
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    \"Screenshot<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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    1. Select Android<\/strong> as the Platform and Release App<\/strong> as the Build Type.
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      \"Screenshot<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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      1. Click Next Step<\/strong>, then Send Build Request<\/strong>.
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      2. When complete, go to Build History<\/strong>.
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        \"Screenshot<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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        1. When complete, go to Build History<\/strong>.
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        2. Click Download AAB File<\/strong> on your new release build.
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          Note:<\/strong> Since August 2021, Google requires AAB<\/strong> files for new submissions. Previously published apps may still use APKs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Save the downloaded AAB file in a secure location. You will need it for your Play Store update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Downloading Your Latest Build from WordPress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          1. In WordPress admin, go to Learndash App > Upload > Google Play Console<\/strong>.
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          2. Select the Release<\/strong> build you want to update and choose the file format.
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          3. Click Download Build<\/strong>.
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            Note:<\/strong> Use AAB<\/strong> for new submissions; legacy APKs remain supported if previously published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Resubmitting to Google Play Console<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Log into Google Play Console<\/strong>.
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            2. In All apps<\/strong>, select your app.
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            3. Under Release > Production<\/strong>, click Create new release<\/strong> (or Edit release<\/strong> if one exists).
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            4. In App bundles and APKs<\/strong>, click Upload<\/strong> and choose your downloaded AAB.
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            5. Enter a Release name<\/strong> and Release notes<\/strong> (as per your Publishing Checklist).
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            6. Click Save<\/strong>, then Review release<\/strong>.
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            7. Resolve any errors<\/strong> (required) or warnings<\/strong> (recommended).
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            8. Click Start rollout to Production<\/strong> to submit for review.
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              Responding to Google Rejections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Metadata Issues<\/strong> \u2013 Revise your store listing, privacy policy, or content rating in Play Console, then resubmit the same release.
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              • App Issues<\/strong> \u2013 Fix code-level issues, rebuild your AAB, and repeat the Create new release<\/strong> process.
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                You\u2019ll receive detailed emails from Google and can track your submission status in Play Console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                After Approval by Google<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • If Managed publishing<\/strong> is OFF \u2013 Your app will go live immediately in approved regions.
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                • If Managed publishing<\/strong> is ON \u2013 You must manually approve the release before it appears in the store.
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                  Troubleshooting & FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Q: Why can\u2019t I upload my AAB?<\/strong>
                  <\/strong> A: Ensure the versionCode<\/strong> in your build is higher than any previously uploaded version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Q: My release remains in \u201cDraft\u201d status.<\/strong>
                  <\/strong> A: You must click Start rollout to Production<\/strong>; saving alone does not publish the update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Q: What if I only changed metadata?<\/strong>
                  <\/strong> A: Metadata-only changes still require a new release<\/strong> to be created and rolled out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Q: Can I revert to a previous version if something breaks?<\/strong>
                  <\/strong> A: Yes. Create a new release using the last working AAB and roll it out to Production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Q: Do I need to repeat the checklist for every update?<\/strong>
                  <\/strong> A: No. Once your app is published, future submissions under the same App ID inherit prior configuration. Just upload the new AAB and roll out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Q: My AAB upload fails with a \u201csigning\u201d error.<\/strong>
                  <\/strong> A: Ensure the AAB is signed with the same key as previous versions. Changing keys will block updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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