Android Question Android Internal Testing

Martin Larsen · Mar 23, 2020

I am preparing the first version of my app on Google Play which is an internal test version.

I have filled in all the appropriate fields and successfully rolled out the release. Also added four testers, including myself.

I have enabled internal app sharing by tapping the play store version 7 times.

But how do I and the testers see the app on the play store page? Manually entering the play store url gives an "not found" error.

As far as I understand it, internal testing is not subject to Google's review. Is that correct?

DonManfred · Mar 23, 2020

as far as i remember you need to invite the testers into a betagroup.
when they receive the invitation they got an url which they must open. Here they can accept the betatest.

I´m not sure about the exact steps. I only did it once in 2013....

Martin Larsen · Mar 23, 2020

I have already created a list of internal testers. I have included myself. But I have not got any emails.

BTW, internal test is not a beta, not even an alpha. It is the stage before alpha.

KZero · Mar 23, 2020

you should send them the opt-in URL

Set up an open, closed, or internal test - Play Console Help

Important: Developers with personal accounts created after November 13, 2023, must meet specific testing requirements before they can make their app available on Google Play. Read

support.google.com

Step 3: Share your opt-in URL with users
After you create a test, you'll get a URL link to your app to share with your testers.

The opt-in link only shows when an app is "Published." Apps in "Draft" or "Pending publication" won't show the opt-in link.

After clicking the opt-in link, your testers will get an explanation of what it means to be a tester and a link to opt in. Each tester needs to opt in using the link.

If you're running a closed test with a Google Group or Google+ Community, users need to join the group or community before opting in to your test.

Martin Larsen said:
As far as I understand it, internal testing is not subject to Google's review. Is that correct?

That's right,they can only give a private feedback

KZero · Mar 23, 2020

-Open google play console
-Select your app
-From the left select "Release management"
-Select "App releases"
-"Internal test" > Press "Manage"
-Then find the "Opt-in URL"

Martin Larsen · Mar 23, 2020

KZero said:
That's right,they can only give a private feedback

That is not what I meant. I think I wasn't clear enough. I mean, are internal tests still subject to Google's approval before being listed?

KZero said:
-Then find the "Opt-in URL"

The is no such option. Perhaps because of me being wrong about the approval?

KZero · Mar 23, 2020

Martin Larsen said:
That is not what I meant. I think I wasn't clear enough. I mean, are internal tests still subject to Google's approval before being listed?

Yes, you have to wait for the approval (only for the first time AFAIK)

Martin Larsen · Mar 23, 2020

Thanks. My Opt-in URL says "An opt-in link will be available here when you publish your app."

The phrase sounds as if I am missing a step (publishing the app). Though I can't see how I can do this.

Perhaps Google is just unclear (like they are so many times)

KZero · Mar 23, 2020

Martin Larsen said:
Thanks. My Opt-in URL says "An opt-in link will be available here when you publish your app."

The phrase sounds as if I am missing a step (publishing the app). Though I can't see how I can do this.

Perhaps Google is just unclear (like they are so many times)

check the first and second answer here

Android Releases in the Google Play Store: Where is the Opt-in URL?

I am working to publish a private, internal release for our app in the Google Play Store. I'm getting a message saying "An opt-in link will be available here when you publish your app", but I don't...

stackoverflow.com

Martin Larsen · Mar 23, 2020

Thanks again. I will just give it some more time.

Martin Larsen · Mar 31, 2020

It works now. It was simply delayed because of the COVID-19 crisis.

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