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- SDK Version: 40
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I just got the below message in the Google Play Console today. I am using the managed workflow with the classic build and I am unaware of what REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES does and it’s not listed under the android.permissions node in my app.json file.
Is anyone aware what this could mean?
Title: You’ll need to complete a declaration soon for apps using REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Subject: We found that your manifest file contains the REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission.
Starting September 29, 2022, apps that use this permission will not be able to submit updates for review until they have completed a new sensitive permission declaration.
This declaration will be available in Play Console on August 31, 2022. You’ll need to declare which permitted functionality your app provides, tell us about a core feature in your app that uses the permission, and provide a video showing its use.
You must remove this sensitive permission from your manifest if your app does not use the permitted functionalities, or if you no longer use this permission. To learn more, watch this PolicyBytes video.