Unable to upload new APK file to Android Play store even though debug is off

Question

I am trying to upload an APK to Google Play store. I have added android:debuggable="false" in the application tag of AndroidManifest.xml. But, still it says you need to disable debugging before it can be published in Google Play.

Update: I am using debug.keystore for signing the APK. So, is it the reason for the issue ?
Should I create a different release.keystore ?

Answer 1

Yes you are right.

To Put your application on Google Play Store You have to generate release.keystore.

Please check the steps of how to generate keystore ::

1. Right click the project.

2. Go to Android Tools.

3. select Export Signed APK Package.

4. Enter Project Name.

5. Select create new key store option.

6. Set Location eg: Keystore Location.

At the end of this procedure you will have you build.apk and put that APK on Play Store that will work.

Answer 2

Yes, you need to use a release key, you can not upload to the play store if your app is signed with the debug key. See http://developer.android.com/tools/publishing/app-signing.html#releasemode for more info.

Answer 3

Look for BuildConfig.java in your source dir and see what it says for DEBUG.

If you're using Gradle/Android Studio be sure to select the release variant.

If you using Eclipse, disable auto-build, do a clean, then use the Export signed APK option in Android Tools.

Answer 4

Make sure you're signing your application with the release key (not the debug key).

Answer 5

Remove all calls to the catlog in your code.