Ask HN: Is it possible to ditch Google Play as a solo mobile app dev?

Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to ditch Google Play as a solo mob... by eviks on Friday October 18, 2024 @02:44AM (#41876919)

Curious, how well can they verify this info, why not submit some fake address to preserve privacy?

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to ditch Google Play as a solo mob... by dlachausse on Friday October 18, 2024 @07:45AM (#41878468)

It would actually be quite easy to verify, even though there are always workarounds.

They could text or call the number you provide and give you a code that you have to enter into your developer account for verification. They could do the same with the address by sending a code via postal mail.

I doubt they’ll go to the trouble, but it would be trivial for them to verify.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to ditch Google Play as a solo mob... by appsDev on Friday October 18, 2024 @02:25PM (#41882102)

Exactly, but they are pulling it from your payment profile section directly and so it probably has to be real..

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to ditch Google Play as a solo mob... by ohpls on Saturday October 19, 2024 @04:25AM (#41886477)

Google My Business does/did send a letter with a code to the given address to verify the business so I'm sure they could easily do the same for Google Play as well.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to ditch Google Play as a solo mob... by appsDev on Friday October 18, 2024 @02:24PM (#41882095)

They are pulling it off of the billing address you give in your payment profile.. so I think it has to be real..

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to ditch Google Play as a solo mob... by yen223 on Friday October 18, 2024 @05:38PM (#41883743)

You really don't want to give Google any excuse to suspend your account, especially if you're monetising it.

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