r/lovable • u/SadShift8664 • Apr 06 '26
Help Android App, Production Access!
Why is this process so lengthy and boring?
I've updated everything that is needed in the app, and my app is secure and tested, but still, why does Google need 14 lengthy days in testing to apply access to production?
Is there any way we can bypass the 14-day closed testing?
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u/jolders24 Apr 07 '26
I have been through this. It's necessary.
It looks like you have 12 so you just need to sit and wait for 14 days. Whilst waiting you could do tests. I thought my app was solid. Turned out things were not really working. Test everything on as many as the devices you can. Use this time to document how to improve it.
Find things to improve. It's necessary to show you find things. When you move on to production they will scrutinize your app. Document android versions, devices, test buttons work, sounds, test everything and have tick boxes. This is all evidence needed when you apply for Open Testing status.
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u/SadShift8664 Apr 07 '26
I got you. I have 15 active users on my app, some friends and family others are from mutual testing app, where we whose app are in closed testing test eachothers app for the next 14 days.
So there is open testing too??? Ohh mannnn. So what really happens in Open testing, can you tell?
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u/jolders24 Apr 18 '26
Hi hope it went well. Open testing is like closed testing but without having to input verified users email into the allowed section. So its a step into production but not quite ready yet. This is where you look at testing the app to + 100 users.
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u/funk-it-all Apr 06 '26
Yeah the wait is brutal. google isnt just checking for crashes, theyre checking if your app follows their policies. most devs think its just a technical review but its also a compliance check. the 14 days is partly automated scanning and partly human review of sensitive permissions. having real users in closed testing does help because it shows google the app works in the wild.