Overview

You got an error from Google for Incorrect Android APK Version "You need to use a different version code for your APK because you already have one with version code xxx.". This article explains why this occurs and how you can change the Android APK Version manually on the CMS platform.

Diagnosis

You received the following version related error messages:

Upload failed

You need to use a different version code for your APK because you already have one with version code xxx.

Note: The error may contain the phrase "(or Android App Bundle)" too.

You got this error message since you tried to publish on the Google Play Store an app bearing the exact same APK file version as the one that the currently published app has.

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Solution

You need to contact Support providing your email address and your app code.

<supportagent>

To manually change the version number from CMS, please follow the steps below.

1. Log in to the Biznessapps CMS.
2. Go to Apps and search for the relevant App Code. 
3. Click on the 3 dots, and go to Edit > Info, as shown in the image below.
   
   
4. Manually change the Android Version. You may increase the version number by 1.
   
   
5. Click the Save button to save all your changes.
6. Republish your app
7. Use the new APK file you will receive in the automated email so you can upload your app to the Play Store.

</supportagent>

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Testing

You will be able to publish successfully your Android app without getting an Android Version error related problem.

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