I am using the Xamarin.Forms.GoogleMaps plugin, but the same happens with Xamarin.Forms.Maps.
- I created a Google API Key, and I restricted it for android, using the package name and SHA1 from the keystore that I use to publish the app to Google Play.
- I archived the android app, signed with my keystore.
- It saved the APK to the computer.
I installed that APK to the phone, and maps work just fine.
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I manually uploaded that same APK to Google Play and created a new alpha release.
- I deleted the app (with the working maps) from my phone.
- I installed the app from Google Play
- The maps are blank!
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When I go to Google Play Console and download the APK and try it on my phone, I get these results:
- Original APK: maps work
- Derived APK: maps are blank
I don't understand what's wrong, can anyone please advise?
Thanks