Upcoming Android and Google Play deadlines
Timeline
| Date | Policy Update | November 2023 | App updates must use Play Billing Library 5 or newer. |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | Apps must comply with User Data - Account Deletion policy update. |
| January 2024 |
Migrate from SafetyNet Attestation to Play Integrity API. Timeline extended from June 2023 to January 2024. New apps must use monetization.subscriptions APIs to manage subscriptions catalog. GenAI apps must comply with our policies including reporting and flagging features for some apps. |
| February 2024 |
All developers with existing Play Console accounts must choose their preferred deadline to complete required account verifications. |
| May 2024 |
All apps must use monetization.subscriptions APIs to manage subscriptions catalog. For apps targeting Android U (API Level 34) and above, USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT is now a special app permission granted automatically only to apps whose core functionality requires a full screen notification. New requirements for apps that fall under the Health apps category. |
| August 2024 |
Apps may only access photos and videos directly related to app functionality. Otherwise, apps are requested to use a system picker, such as Android photo picker. |
| January 2025 |
SafetyNet Attestation will be turned off. Timeline extended from June 2024 to January 2025. |
Featured changes
Comply with October policy updates
Past deadlines