New Google play console - managed publishing for first app release issue for multiple release at a time

Question

I have put the same build (v1.0.0) build for review in both Alpha testing review and as well as production review while managing publishing to save time for the review process. Both reviews are already completed and ready to release/publish now.

My problem is, I don't want to publish the Production release now, but want to publish an Alpha testing release only. But when I try to press the publish button "Review & Publish" in the Manage publishing sections, it says

All changes will be visible to users. This can't be undone

and both releases will be published at the same time

I have also tried to disable the managing publishing feature, suggested by google support personnel, but the below pop-up message displayed the pending release will be published immediately and can not be undone.

I am stuck as I neither can discard the releases nor can approve any release as I don't want to publish the first production release now.

Answer 1

You can use the "Halt rollout" button on the production build if didn't publish to 100% user base at once. This will remove it from review, and you will be able to send only other tracks.

If your builds are already accepted - discard all accepted data and move them back to the "Ready for review" state.

Answer 2

I had the same problem. I contacted google support through chat and the specialist said that it is not possible to select which release to publish and clicking the publish button will publish everything that is on the list.