No option to upload APK in play console

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I cannot find an option to upload APK, only option available is to upload app bundle. I have a signed APK that I need to publish.

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score 24 · Accepted Answer · edited Feb 03 '23 at 19:12

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Now we can not upload .apk files in the google play console anymore. Google has changed its policy from August 2021, to publish an app only with the Android App Bundle(.aab) format. Click here for more details.

edited Feb 03 '23 at 19:12

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answered Sep 07 '21 at 05:23

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It should be able for pre-existing apps, right? I'm trying to upload a new APK for an existing app (prior to 2021), but it doesn't allow me to do it. – abeljus Apr 14 '23 at 08:11

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 05 '22 at 14:46

Since August 2021 You cannot upload .apk files to the play store you will need to upload an .aab file For Expo you can generate the file as follows:

In expo app run eas build --platform android
Go to https://expo.dev and download the .aab file
In play store click BROWSE FILES and choose the .aab file from your computer to upload the archive.

No option to upload APK in play console

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