Migrated Android App from Netbeans to Eclipse ADT - Will app release be considered as a "new" or "versioned" release?

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I previously released an Android app which was built using the Android plug-in for NetBeans.

For the subsequent updated versions, I am using the Eclipse ADT. This is due to a problem I faced with the NetBeans plug-in.

I migrated the code over and preparing to do my work. I've ensured that the package names are still the same.

My question: Will the app be treated as a "new" app given I compiled and released the app using ADT vs NetBeans? I just want to make sure that the app is considered as a updated version that is currently live...

Is there anything else I need to do to ensure that the app is still considered as a version?

Thank you for your help!

Shade · Answer 1 · 2013-03-25T00:49:53.743

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According to the Release Guide, the only things that matter are the package name and the signing certificate. Since the package name is the same, and I presume you keep your release certificate in a a separate place, the new version should be considered the same app.

edited Mar 25 '13 at 00:49

answered Mar 25 '13 at 00:38

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It also needs to be signed with the same key to be considered the same app. – Tim Mar 25 '13 at 00:40

minhaz · Answer 2 · 2013-03-25T01:00:23.003

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Google Play store track app by package name and signed certificate as long as those are same you are good. Do not forget to reuse same certificate to sign.

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Migrated Android App from Netbeans to Eclipse ADT - Will app release be considered as a "new" or "versioned" release?

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