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App couldn't be updated via Google Play Store
Solved
Currently installed version is 3.60.0.
Today I saw in the Google Play Store that an update is available. I tapped on "Update", but the app said "Cannot update!". I tried rebooting the device, but after that the update continued to fail.
See attached screenshots for details.
Is there anything I can do to complete the update?
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Hello Andrey,
as we search for the reason for this behavior, it seems that from today, no Russian users can update paid apps. It is another sanction from Google because of the terror that Russia does in Ukraine, next to in-ability to pay for the apps & content.
We already provide the latest app versions over the shared Google Drive directory, so it is possible to update Locus Map Classic app manually.
Thanks for understanding,
Jiří M. aka Menion
Hello Andrey,
as we search for the reason for this behavior, it seems that from today, no Russian users can update paid apps. It is another sanction from Google because of the terror that Russia does in Ukraine, next to in-ability to pay for the apps & content.
We already provide the latest app versions over the shared Google Drive directory, so it is possible to update Locus Map Classic app manually.
Thanks for understanding,
Jiří M. aka Menion
I confirm. Current version 3.60.1
LM4 successfully updated to 4.9.2 at the same time.
I confirm. Current version 3.60.1
LM4 successfully updated to 4.9.2 at the same time.
Hello Andrey,
as we search for the reason for this behavior, it seems that from today, no Russian users can update paid apps. It is another sanction from Google because of the terror that Russia does in Ukraine, next to in-ability to pay for the apps & content.
We already provide the latest app versions over the shared Google Drive directory, so it is possible to update Locus Map Classic app manually.
Thanks for understanding,
Jiří M. aka Menion
Hello Andrey,
as we search for the reason for this behavior, it seems that from today, no Russian users can update paid apps. It is another sanction from Google because of the terror that Russia does in Ukraine, next to in-ability to pay for the apps & content.
We already provide the latest app versions over the shared Google Drive directory, so it is possible to update Locus Map Classic app manually.
Thanks for understanding,
Jiří M. aka Menion
The correct version of the file for a regular Android phone has the name starting with "ClassicGooglePlay" (without "Afa"), am I correct?
The correct version of the file for a regular Android phone has the name starting with "ClassicGooglePlay" (without "Afa"), am I correct?
https://9to5google.com/2022/05/05/google-play-russia-paid-apps/
These days we can very well see what's possible and of how much value digital goods can easily be. "For compliance reasons".
https://9to5google.com/2022/05/05/google-play-russia-paid-apps/
These days we can very well see what's possible and of how much value digital goods can easily be. "For compliance reasons".
https://9to5google.com/2022/05/05/google-play-russia-paid-apps/
Google has recommended developers defer payment renewals (which is possible for up to one year).
Another given possibility for developers was making apps free or removing the paid subscription “during this pause.” That was advised for applications that provide a “critical service to users that keeps them safe and provides access to information.”
What Locus team thinks about making the app renewal free (temporary)? Russians anyway cannot pay for it.
https://9to5google.com/2022/05/05/google-play-russia-paid-apps/
Google has recommended developers defer payment renewals (which is possible for up to one year).
Another given possibility for developers was making apps free or removing the paid subscription “during this pause.” That was advised for applications that provide a “critical service to users that keeps them safe and provides access to information.”
What Locus team thinks about making the app renewal free (temporary)? Russians anyway cannot pay for it.
From this day on, we (the users from R.F.) are having our own App Store, called RuStore.
Will it be possible to publish the updated versions of the app there, on that Store?
From this day on, we (the users from R.F.) are having our own App Store, called RuStore.
Will it be possible to publish the updated versions of the app there, on that Store?
Rustore is accessible now. But since Google will always 100% follow NATO politics, there's some dangers. Eg. Not necessarily related to politics, but they are busy on disallowing apk execution from outside their store. Developing towards Apple unfortunately.
Rustore is accessible now. But since Google will always 100% follow NATO politics, there's some dangers. Eg. Not necessarily related to politics, but they are busy on disallowing apk execution from outside their store. Developing towards Apple unfortunately.
Finally I've got a reply from the RuStore team about foreign apps.
They told me the following: "Unfortunately, right now only participants with Russian "INN" (individual taxpayer ID) are allowed to participate. In the future, though, we are having a clear plan to extend the number of countries that could participate. When this happens, we will get back to you with the reply containing a detailed instruction".
Finally I've got a reply from the RuStore team about foreign apps.
They told me the following: "Unfortunately, right now only participants with Russian "INN" (individual taxpayer ID) are allowed to participate. In the future, though, we are having a clear plan to extend the number of countries that could participate. When this happens, we will get back to you with the reply containing a detailed instruction".
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