Android Question Update to a newer version of Google Play Billing Library ... but I use v7 lib

SDFP Studio · Jul 5, 2024

Hello
Since yesterday I have a message in the console that tells me that I must update Google Play Billing to v6 or higher.
But my app uses the v7 library : v7.00 - Based on Google Play Billing v7.00

To make sure that you can continue to make updates to your app, you must:

Update your app to use Google Play Billing Library version 6.0.1 or later. We recommend updating to version 7 to make use of the latest monetisation features on Google Play

Update any third-party SDKs that include the Google Play Billing Library

Publish a new version of your app to tracks that you actively publish to

Anyone else have this message?
Thanks
Francis

aeric · Jul 5, 2024

I think it is just a reminder. If you confirmed you have updated to v7 then just ignore it.

SDFP Studio · Jul 5, 2024

I'll send a new version, we'll see.
Thanks

SDFP Studio · Jul 5, 2024

Update sent this morning, still the warning

Update to a newer version of Google Play Billing Library to prevent your updates from being rejected. Your app uses a version of Google Play Billing Library that will be deprecated soon

Maybe it is caused by that code ?

B4X:

ProductDetailsParamsBuilder = ProductDetailsParamsBuilder.InitializeStatic("com.android.billingclient.api.BillingFlowParams.ProductDetailsParams").RunMethod("newBuilder", Null)
BillingFlowParamsBuilder = BillingFlowParamsBuilder.InitializeStatic("com.android.billingclient.api.BillingFlowParams").RunMethod("newBuilder", Null)

aeric · Jul 5, 2024

I check my Play Console. I received 2 messages.

1. We need to target Android 14 (API level 34) or higher
2. App must use Google Play Billing Library version 6.0.1 or later

I am also using GooglePlayBilling v7.00

I hope @Erel sees this.

asales · Jul 5, 2024

I checked the Policy Status and I have an app with 2 warnings: SDK 34 and Play Billing 7.
I updated the app now and I'm still waiting to the publish to verify if the warnings is disappear or don't.

Robert Valentino · Jul 5, 2024

I'm getting the same message from Google and I am also using v7 of Google billing.

Not sure what the problem is.

aeric · Jul 5, 2024

I also submitted an update with target API 34 but not sure about the GooglePlayBilling v7.
I submit a request to extend the time until Nov 1, 2024.

SDFP Studio · Jul 6, 2024

Do you also declare objects manually like I do ?

B4X:

ProductDetailsParamsBuilder = ProductDetailsParamsBuilder.InitializeStatic("com.android.billingclient.api.BillingFlowParams.ProductDetailsParams").RunMethod("newBuilder", Null)
BillingFlowParamsBuilder = BillingFlowParamsBuilder.InitializeStatic("com.android.billingclient.api.BillingFlowParams").RunMethod("newBuilder", Null)

Maybe that kind of declaration is relative to old versions ?

aeric · Jul 6, 2024

SDFP Studio said:
Do you also declare objects manually like I do ?

B4X:

ProductDetailsParamsBuilder = ProductDetailsParamsBuilder.InitializeStatic("com.android.billingclient.api.BillingFlowParams.ProductDetailsParams").RunMethod("newBuilder", Null) BillingFlowParamsBuilder = BillingFlowParamsBuilder.InitializeStatic("com.android.billingclient.api.BillingFlowParams").RunMethod("newBuilder", Null)

Maybe that kind of declaration is relative to old versions ?

This code is essential for LaunchBillingFlow
I don't think you should exclude it if you are using Subscriptions.

If we read the guideline Learn how to migrate to Google Play Billing Library 7
I think the library should explicitly specify the version.

B4X:

dependencies {
    def billingVersion = 7.0.0

    implementation "com.android.billingclient:billing:$billingVersion"
}

Which should be updated in line #68 and #69 in https://github.com/AnywhereSoftware...oftware/b4a/objects/BillingClientWrapper.java,

B4X:

@Version(5.21f)
@DependsOn(values = { "billing-5.2.1.aar" })

This is just my wild guess.

Scantech · Jul 6, 2024

aeric said:
This code is essential for LaunchBillingFlow
I don't think you should exclude it if you are using Subscriptions.

If we read the guideline Learn how to migrate to Google Play Billing Library 7
I think the library should explicitly specify the version.

B4X:

dependencies { def billingVersion = 7.0.0 implementation "com.android.billingclient:billing:$billingVersion" }

Which should be updated in line #68 and #69 in https://github.com/AnywhereSoftware...oftware/b4a/objects/BillingClientWrapper.java,

B4X:

@Version(5.21f) @DependsOn(values = { "billing-5.2.1.aar" })

This is just my wild guess.

If i remember this was similar issue that happened with the older library. Erel forgot to update the version label

Update: This is what he has

B4X:

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.List;

@Version(7.0F)
@ShortName("BillingClient")
public class BillingClientWrapper {
   private String eventName;
   @Hide
   public BillingClient client;

B4X:

     AddApplicationText(
 <meta-data
            android:name="com.google.android.play.billingclient.version"
            android:value="5.2.1" />

        <activity
            android:name="com.android.billingclient.api.ProxyBillingActivity"
            android:configChanges="keyboard|keyboardHidden|screenLayout|screenSize|orientation"
            android:exported="false"
            android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Translucent.NoTitleBar" />
)
AddManifestText(
 <queries>
        <intent>
            <action android:name="com.android.vending.billing.InAppBillingService.BIND" />
        </intent>
    </queries>
   )

Erel · Jul 7, 2024

Fixed in v.7.0.1: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/googleplaybilling-in-app-purchases.109945/#content

SDFP Studio · Jul 7, 2024

Thank you Erel
Thank you all
Have a nice Sunday everyone ?

aeric · Jul 8, 2024

Violation fixed.

Jim McDougal · Jul 9, 2024

I also updated to Billing Library v.7.0.0 and still got the "update needed" message. It looks like the latest version is v.7.0.1 which corrected this? My Libraries Manager shows the latest online version as v.7.0.1 but Core 12.80 still shows Billing Library v.7.0.0. Where can I get Billing Library v.7.0.1 to include as an additional library?

DonManfred · Jul 9, 2024

Jim McDougal said:
My Libraries Manager shows the latest online version as v.7.0.1 but Core 12.80 still shows Billing Library v.7.0.0. Where can I get Billing Library v.7.0.1 to include as an additional library?

Note the bold comment in the Librarythread. Download in #1 of Librarythread btw

This is an internal library.

Guess what? DO NOT put it into the additional library folder. Instead replace the internal one.

Jim McDougal · Jul 10, 2024

Yep, that seems to have fixed it. Now let's see if the High Priests of GooglePlay agree. Thanks, Don.

Alex_197 · Jul 12, 2024

Jim McDougal said:
Yep, that seems to have fixed it. Now let's see if the High Priests of GooglePlay agree. Thanks, Don.

And according the new Google Play policy you need to wait for an approval for up to 7 days or longer.
Longer means that it will take something between 2-3 months.

No Feedback on Review for almost 2 Months - Google Play Developer Community

aeric · Jul 12, 2024

Alex_197 said:
And according the new Google Play policy you need to wait for an approval for up to 7 days or longer.
Longer means that it will take something between 2-3 months.

No Feedback on Review for almost 2 Months - Google Play Developer Community

My recent updates only take hours to review.

Jim McDougal · Jul 12, 2024

Haven't noticed any change re: "update needed" message yet. Both "version" and "online" are showing as v.7.0.1. Guess I'll wait and see.

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