How can I create Android App with existing code?

Question

I developed an Android app and published it on google play. Then I lost my keystore file and now I can't update my app. Therefore, I want to create new app with my existing code.

How can I use my existing code to create the new application, porting clearly ?

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 24 '12 at 14:42

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All you have to do is change the package declarations in the Manifest and in each source file. Once it's in a different package the Google Play Store will think it's a different application and you can upload the new build.

answered Sep 24 '12 at 14:42

CaseyB

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Only these change is enough ? – Melih Mucuk Sep 24 '12 at 14:48
Yes, this is how the store tells the apps apart and this will make it look like a completely different app. – CaseyB Sep 24 '12 at 14:50
Ok I change all of them but [ProjectName]>[src]>com.example.blabla doesnt change ? Is it a problem ? – Melih Mucuk Sep 24 '12 at 14:52
Yes, you need to change the package name everywhere. – CaseyB Sep 24 '12 at 14:53

How can I create Android App with existing code?

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