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App Status: Rejected

Your app has been rejected and wasn't published due to the policy issue(s) listed below. If you submitted an update, the previous version of your app is still available on Google Play.

Issue found: Permission use is not directly related to your app's core purpose.

We found that your app is not compliant with how REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission is allowed to be used. Specifically, the use of the permission is not directly related to the core purpose of the app.
Issue details
We found an issue in the following area(s):

• SPLIT_BUNDLE 1

Additionally, follow these steps to bring your app into compliance:
Please remove the use of REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission from all version codes within the submission. This includes both production and testing tracks.
To make APK/App bundle level updates, follow these steps:

1. Go to App bundle explorer and search for the noncompliant version codes. Click into the details page to navigate to the track(s) with the policy issue (Closed / Open testing / Production). Click Manage track > Create new release.
   1. If the release with the violating app bundles/APKs are in a draft state, discard the release.
   2. Otherwise, add the policy-compliant version of app bundles/APKs.
   3. Make sure that the noncompliant version is under the "Not included" section of this release.
   4. Enter a release name and click Save. Once saved, click Review release, and then proceed to roll out the release to 100% and completely deactivate the noncompliant APK.
2. If the noncompliant versions are released to multiple tracks, repeat step 1 in each track.
3. You can check the App bundle explorer page again and the noncompliant version code should show as “Inactive” and show “0 releases” in the details page.

About the Request Install Packages Permission

The REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission allows an application to request the installation of app packages. To use this permission, your app’s core functionality must include:

1. Sending or receiving app packages, AND
2. Enabling user-initiated installation of app packages.

Permitted functionalities include any of the following:

• Web browsing or search.
• Communication services that support attachments.
• File sharing, transfer, or management.
• Enterprise device management.
• Backup and restore.
• Device migration / phone transfer.
• Companion app to sync phone to wearable or IoT device (i.e. smart watch, smart tv).

The REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission may not be used to perform self updates, modifications, or the bundling of other APKs in the asset file unless for device management purposes. All updates or installing of packages must abide by Google Play’s Device and Network Abuse policy and must be initiated and driven by the user.
For more help addressing this issue, read more in our Help Center.

Action required: Submit an updated app for review

Here's what to do to help get your app on Google Play:

1. Make sure to read the applicable policies or requirements listed below:
   • Request Install Packages Permission
2. Make appropriate changes to your app (if possible), and be sure to address the issue described above. You may also want to check your app's store listing for compliance, if applicable.
3. Double check that your app is compliant with all other Developer Program Policies.
4. If you made changes to your app bundle, store listing, or APK, please sign in to your Play Console and submit the update(s).

Contact support

If you've reviewed the policy and feel our decision may have been in error, please reach out to our policy support team. We'll get back to you within 2 business days.

Learn More

Visit the Android Developers Blog to learn more about free tools and resources for building safe and successful apps. Check out the latest Google Play Console Requirements, Device and Network Abuse, Financial Services, and more! Watch this #PolicyBytes for all the details.
Thanks for your continued support in helping to make Google Play a positive experience for both developers and consumers. We look forward to seeing an updated version of your app on Google Play.
Please complete a two question survey to help us improve this experience.

The Google Play Team

App Status: Rejected

Your app has been rejected and wasn't published due to the policy issue(s) listed below. If you submitted an update, the previous version of your app is still available on Google Play.

Issue found: Permission use is not directly related to your app's core purpose.

We found that your app is not compliant with how REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission is allowed to be used. Specifically, the use of the permission is not directly related to the core purpose of the app.
Issue details
We found an issue in the following area(s):

• SPLIT_BUNDLE 1

Additionally, follow these steps to bring your app into compliance:
Please remove the use of REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission from all version codes within the submission. This includes both production and testing tracks.
To make APK/App bundle level updates, follow these steps:

1. Go to App bundle explorer and search for the noncompliant version codes. Click into the details page to navigate to the track(s) with the policy issue (Closed / Open testing / Production). Click Manage track > Create new release.
   1. If the release with the violating app bundles/APKs are in a draft state, discard the release.
   2. Otherwise, add the policy-compliant version of app bundles/APKs.
   3. Make sure that the noncompliant version is under the "Not included" section of this release.
   4. Enter a release name and click Save. Once saved, click Review release, and then proceed to roll out the release to 100% and completely deactivate the noncompliant APK.
2. If the noncompliant versions are released to multiple tracks, repeat step 1 in each track.
3. You can check the App bundle explorer page again and the noncompliant version code should show as “Inactive” and show “0 releases” in the details page.

About the Request Install Packages Permission

The REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission allows an application to request the installation of app packages. To use this permission, your app’s core functionality must include:

1. Sending or receiving app packages, AND
2. Enabling user-initiated installation of app packages.

Permitted functionalities include any of the following:

• Web browsing or search.
• Communication services that support attachments.
• File sharing, transfer, or management.
• Enterprise device management.
• Backup and restore.
• Device migration / phone transfer.
• Companion app to sync phone to wearable or IoT device (i.e. smart watch, smart tv).

The REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission may not be used to perform self updates, modifications, or the bundling of other APKs in the asset file unless for device management purposes. All updates or installing of packages must abide by Google Play’s Device and Network Abuse policy and must be initiated and driven by the user.
For more help addressing this issue, read more in our Help Center.

Action required: Submit an updated app for review

Here's what to do to help get your app on Google Play:

1. Make sure to read the applicable policies or requirements listed below:
   • Request Install Packages Permission
2. Make appropriate changes to your app (if possible), and be sure to address the issue described above. You may also want to check your app's store listing for compliance, if applicable.
3. Double check that your app is compliant with all other Developer Program Policies.
4. If you made changes to your app bundle, store listing, or APK, please sign in to your Play Console and submit the update(s).

Contact support

If you've reviewed the policy and feel our decision may have been in error, please reach out to our policy support team. We'll get back to you within 2 business days.

Learn More

Visit the Android Developers Blog to learn more about free tools and resources for building safe and successful apps. Check out the latest Google Play Console Requirements, Device and Network Abuse, Financial Services, and more! Watch this #PolicyBytes for all the details.
Thanks for your continued support in helping to make Google Play a positive experience for both developers and consumers. We look forward to seeing an updated version of your app on Google Play.
Please complete a two question survey to help us improve this experience.

The Google Play Team

App Status: Rejected

Your app has been rejected and wasn't published due to the policy issue(s) listed below. If you submitted an update, the previous version of your app is still available on Google Play.

Issue found: Permission use is not directly related to your app's core purpose.

We found that your app is not compliant with how REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission is allowed to be used. Specifically, the use of the permission is not directly related to the core purpose of the app.
Issue details
We found an issue in the following area(s):

• SPLIT_BUNDLE 1

Additionally, follow these steps to bring your app into compliance:
Please remove the use of REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission from all version codes within the submission. This includes both production and testing tracks.
To make APK/App bundle level updates, follow these steps:

1. Go to App bundle explorer and search for the noncompliant version codes. Click into the details page to navigate to the track(s) with the policy issue (Closed / Open testing / Production). Click Manage track > Create new release.
   1. If the release with the violating app bundles/APKs are in a draft state, discard the release.
   2. Otherwise, add the policy-compliant version of app bundles/APKs.
   3. Make sure that the noncompliant version is under the "Not included" section of this release.
   4. Enter a release name and click Save. Once saved, click Review release, and then proceed to roll out the release to 100% and completely deactivate the noncompliant APK.
2. If the noncompliant versions are released to multiple tracks, repeat step 1 in each track.
3. You can check the App bundle explorer page again and the noncompliant version code should show as “Inactive” and show “0 releases” in the details page.

About the Request Install Packages Permission

The REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission allows an application to request the installation of app packages. To use this permission, your app’s core functionality must include:

1. Sending or receiving app packages, AND
2. Enabling user-initiated installation of app packages.

Permitted functionalities include any of the following:

• Web browsing or search.
• Communication services that support attachments.
• File sharing, transfer, or management.
• Enterprise device management.
• Backup and restore.
• Device migration / phone transfer.
• Companion app to sync phone to wearable or IoT device (i.e. smart watch, smart tv).

The REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission may not be used to perform self updates, modifications, or the bundling of other APKs in the asset file unless for device management purposes. All updates or installing of packages must abide by Google Play’s Device and Network Abuse policy and must be initiated and driven by the user.
For more help addressing this issue, read more in our Help Center.

Action required: Submit an updated app for review

Here's what to do to help get your app on Google Play:

1. Make sure to read the applicable policies or requirements listed below:
   • Request Install Packages Permission
2. Make appropriate changes to your app (if possible), and be sure to address the issue described above. You may also want to check your app's store listing for compliance, if applicable.
3. Double check that your app is compliant with all other Developer Program Policies.
4. If you made changes to your app bundle, store listing, or APK, please sign in to your Play Console and submit the update(s).

Contact support

If you've reviewed the policy and feel our decision may have been in error, please reach out to our policy support team. We'll get back to you within 2 business days.

Learn More

Visit the Android Developers Blog to learn more about free tools and resources for building safe and successful apps. Check out the latest Google Play Console Requirements, Device and Network Abuse, Financial Services, and more! Watch this #PolicyBytes for all the details.
Thanks for your continued support in helping to make Google Play a positive experience for both developers and consumers. We look forward to seeing an updated version of your app on Google Play.
Please complete a two question survey to help us improve this experience.

The Google Play Team