Cannot Turn on Timed publishing mode in Google Play Console

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I want to update app in Google Play Console as Timed publishing mode. But I cannot turn it on. Cannot find Time Publishing switch. Any idea about this?

My Play Console

if your app have some serious runtime permissions you need to attach a privacy policy for publishing your app — Manoj Perumarath, Aug 28 '19 at 09:16
@ManojPerumarath, I already attached the privacy policy. The problem is cannot see Time Publishing switcher. So I cannot turn it on — Demoz_Dev, Aug 28 '19 at 09:19
click on Store presence on the left side and check, also attach that screenshot — Manoj Perumarath, Aug 28 '19 at 09:23

score 7 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 27 '20 at 13:36

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In the new Google console the wording has changed.

Look for "Publishing overview" in the left side menu, then find the "Managed publishing status" and press "Manage" button.

You will be prompted with a popup that allows to turn the Managed publishing on.

answered Oct 27 '20 at 13:36

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This is correct answer as of 10-2020. Anybody have complete step to step guide for time publishing? – user3066829 Oct 29 '20 at 13:36
Note that this "Managed publishing status" section is only available once you've submitted a production release for review. – Felix May 10 '21 at 14:59

score 5 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 05 '20 at 19:56

Timed Publishing switch will also not appear if you have any version already under review (including in internal tracks).

To confirm a review is in progress you can check the status at the main Dashboard:

Once review completes, you'll find the switch at the bottom of the "Store Listing" page under Store presence in left menu.

It's really at the bottom after all fields, beside the save button.

score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Aug 30 '19 at 04:08

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We are having the same issue -- the option to enable isn't where it should be. We reached out to the Google Play Dev Ops team and they notified us that it's a known problem on their side. They are aware and working on it. Cheers.

answered Aug 30 '19 at 04:08

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you should add this as a comment to the question, not asnwer as it does not solve the query of OP. – Molly Aug 30 '19 at 04:13

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Aug 28 '19 at 09:12

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For reference use the below link:

https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/6334282?hl=en

First go to the Publish an app update.
Then click the Publish with timed publishing.

answered Aug 28 '19 at 09:12

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Aug 28 '19 at 09:38

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You need to get content rating and other certifications first. Also set the privacy policy url and upload your first APK. Then only timely publishing menu will get enabled.

answered Aug 28 '19 at 09:38

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Nov 11 '20 at 03:32

Adding step by step guide on timely publishing in new google console

Navigate to your App's Dashboard and select Publishing overview from left side menu.
Check Managed publishing status. It should be Managed publishing on if not then click manage and opt for Managed publishing on.
Track google's approval
After google's approval, go to Publishing overview and check publish button corresponding your app underneath Changes in review.
Publish it

Cannot Turn on Timed publishing mode in Google Play Console

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