Approval on the Play Store - Common Everyday Mistakes

Do you work with Android development? So you know that the Google Play Console is your "office". But even veterans make silly mistakes on a daily basis that result in apps being suspended or updates being rejected.

We're not talking about major policy violations, but small operational oversights.

Error 1: Forgetting to Update Screenshots

You changed the entire app design in version 2.0, but the screenshots in the store still show version 1.0.

The Risk: Google may consider this "Misleading Claims". The user downloads expecting one thing and sees another.
In Everyday Life: Whenever you make a big visual change, take new prints.

Error 2: Leaving the Account Inactive

You published the app and forgot about it.

The Risk: Google is closing inactive accounts. If you do not log into the Console or do not update the app for an extended period of time, your account may be terminated.
In Daily Life: Log in at least once a month and try to release a maintenance update (libraries) every 3-6 months.

Mistake 3: Not Reading Google Emails

Google sends emails with boring subject lines like "Action Required: Update your Data Safety form". You ignore it.

The Risk: These emails have a deadline. "Fix it by the 30th or your app will go offline." Many apps disappear from the store because the developer ignored the notice of a new ad SDK policy.
In Daily Life: Treat emails from googleplay-developer-support as maximum urgency.

Error 4: Icon Intellectual Property Infringement

You used an icon that looks "a little" like WhatsApp or Instagram.

The Risk: Suspension for "Impersonation". The Google bot is great at detecting famous logos.
In Everyday Life: Ensure that your designers create original assets.

Conclusion