What is the difference between an update and a republication?

  • Resolved Carsten Lund

    (@carsten-lund)


    7 years ago

    Hi Dave, I can see that the changes I make in the WordApp Appbuilder changes the app, which is already published in Google Play Console.
    I believed that a new APK and version code was necessary for updating the app through Google Play Console?

    A republication demands a new APK and version code. What is the difference between an update and a republication and when do you need to republicize an already publicized app?

    regards

    Carsten

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  • Plugin Author Dave Anthony

    (@mobilerockstar)

    Hi there,

    Thanks for your message.

    You only need to upload to google play a new version of your app if you change the following.

    * App Name
    * App icon
    * App Splash screen.

    The rest of the content will update automatically.
    If you want to use push notifications you may need to reupload your app too.

    Thread Starter Carsten Lund

    (@carsten-lund)

    Hi Dave, I can see that publishing changes from within the Word App dashboard runs seamlessly.Earlier I have asked about uploading and publishing a new version from the Google Play Console. Here I was stocked, because a re-publication demanded a new APK and version code, which is not easy to obtain.
    Please explain when a new version code is needed?

    regards

    Thread Starter Carsten Lund

    (@carsten-lund)

    Changing the app logo and splash screen in the WordApp dashboard does not chance the logo and splash screen in Google Play?

    Plugin Author Dave Anthony

    (@mobilerockstar)

    Hi there,

    I’m not sure what you mean by the version number problem can you please send me a screenshot via email. [email protected].

    You need to reupload to change the splash screen and app icon as they are part of the app structure.

    – Dave

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