The Complete Android App Publishing Checklist for Google Play (2026 Edition)
A comprehensive 25-point checklist before submitting your Android App Bundle to Google Play. Target API levels, Data Safety, permissions, reviewer credentials, and graphics.
1. Core Technical & Binary Requirements
2. Privacy & Policy Declarations
3. Store Listing & Graphic Assets
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Farhan is an Android software engineer and technical consultant specializing in Google Play Console architectures, release track configurations, and closed testing compliance. He has guided dozens of mobile development teams through Google's 14-day 20-tester closed testing mandate, D-U-N-S verification synchronizations, and production access review questionnaires.
- 8+ years Android application engineering and Gradle architecture
- Specialist in Google Play Developer Program Policies & DDA compliance
- Technical lead for closed testing cohort telemetry and Android Vitals analysis
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