Keep your Android app alive on Google Play.
Plain-English guides for app owners: Google Play requirements, policy warnings, build errors and what it really takes to update an older app.
Elaaj: Updating an Urdu and English Health App for Google Play
How BrightRevamp moved the Elaaj health directory app off retired support libraries to AndroidX and target API 36, and the Android 16 layout bug we found on the way.
Google Play requirementsGoogle Play Target API Level Requirement: What App Owners Must Do
Updates must now target Android 16 (API 36). What it means for your app, what usually breaks and how to fix it.
Google Play requirementsPlay Billing Library 8: What App Owners Need to Know
Google Play now requires Play Billing Library 8 or higher for app updates. What it covers, who is affected, the extension option and what to check in your app.
Google Play requirementsGoogle Play 16 KB Page Size: Does Your Android App Need Changes?
What the 16 KB memory page size requirement means for Android app owners: who is affected, who is not, and how to check native libraries.
Build fixesAndroid Build Failed After an SDK Update? 8 Common Errors and Fixes
Eight Gradle and Android Studio errors that appear when you open or update an old Android project, with the cause and the fix for each.
Google Play policyWhy Google Play Rejects Android Apps: 10 Common Reasons and Fixes
The ten most common reasons an Android app or update is rejected on Google Play, and how to fix each one: target API, data safety, permissions, billing, metadata and more.
Google Play policyGot a Policy Violation Email From Play Console? What to Do Next
A step by step plan for a Google Play policy violation email: where to read the details, how to fix and resubmit across all tracks, when to appeal, and what to avoid.
Google Play policyIs Your Android App at Risk of Removal From Google Play?
What really happens when an Android app falls behind Google Play's target API level or breaks a policy: hidden from new users, blocked updates, warnings, removal and how to recover.
CostsHow Much Does It Cost to Update an Old Android App?
What decides the price of updating an old Android app for Google Play: project age, build state, libraries, native code and billing. And how to get a useful fixed quote.
GuidesHow Long Does an Android App Update Take?
Realistic timelines for updating an older Android app to Google Play's current rules, what the stages are, and what makes a project take longer.
GuidesUpdate Your Android App In-House or Hire a Developer? How to Decide
A simple checklist for deciding whether to update an older Android app yourself or hire a specialist, with the signs that a project needs outside help.