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materialisemedical
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June 12, 2024

OCULUS_PLATFORM__APK_PACKAGE_NAME_ALREADY_IN_USE

  • June 12, 2024
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Hi,

I am trying to deploy a Meta Quest App to the Meta Store.

The first submission was rejected, so I am trying to submit a new one, but when I try, I get the following error:
OCULUS_PLATFORM__APK_PACKAGE_NAME_ALREADY_IN_USE

The funny part is when I try some other name, I get a new error saying that I am trying to use a new package name, and I must use the previous name. Meaning the previous name that is giving the error of package name already in use

So maybe someone has had the same issue.

I am totally blocked because of this, because I can not submit the new version of the app.

 

Thank you

 

 

    10 replies

    ShiroTenko
    ShiroTenko
    Honored Contributor
    June 12, 2024

    Hey there materialisemedical, I noticed that you are having a bit of trouble getting your app pushed for submission. I'm glad you decided to reach out on the forums where other devs could've ran into the same issue and provide you with a resolution. If you happen to still need assistance, you can always contact the support team that helps developers with submission issues here.

    Hope this was helpful information!

    “There are only four rules you need to remember: make the plan, execute the plan, expect the plan to go off the rails, throw away the plan.” -Leonard Snart.
      VirtualReal1ty
      Participant
      June 13, 2024

      Same issue. I uploaded my first build okay, but when I want to upload a new updated build, I am told that the package name must be unique. But when I change the package name Applab gives a new error saying package names can not be the same

      materialisemedicalAuthor
      Inspiring
      June 13, 2024

      I've found a workaround, it might help someone
      https://developer.oculus.com/resources/publish-reference-platform-command-line-utility/
      ./ovr-platform-util upload-quest-build --app-id <app-id> --app-secret <app-secret> --apk <path-to-apk> --channel LIVE // Optional fields: --assets-dir <path-to-DLCs-dir> --obb <path-to-OBB>

        materialisemedicalAuthor
        Inspiring
        June 13, 2024

        I was able to upload using this tool
        https://developer.oculus.com/resources/publish-reference-platform-command-line-utility/
        ./ovr-platform-util upload-quest-build --app-id <app-id> --app-secret <app-secret> --apk <path-to-apk> --channel LIVE // Optional fields: --assets-dir <path-to-DLCs-dir> --obb <path-to-OBB>

          materialisemedicalAuthor
          Inspiring
          June 13, 2024

          I was able to upload a build using the ovr-platform-util.

          I am not sure but the system is removing my messages, probably because I have answered to different threads that are facing the same problem, so I will answer only in this one that I started.

          In the app developer website, try to upload from the website. It will give you and error, but it will give you the exact command to upload with ovr-platform-util

          It worked for me.

          I'd like to give more information but my previous replies were deleted, I think because it was false positive detected as spam, so I'll keep it like this and I'll try to add more information in a few hours

            Motanum
            Motanum
            Inspiring
            June 13, 2024

            I think this is a bug with the Meta Quest Dev Hub, I have also encountered this issue when uploading a new build for a fresh app, where I had no issue uploading the first build a few days ago. And the new build doesn't have significant changes, just some widget changes.

            I did manage to upload my build using the Oculus Platform Utility and I am about to test it, but it seems like a success there.

             

            ShiroTenko
            ShiroTenko
            Honored Contributor
            June 13, 2024

            It looks like materialisemedical found something that could help on this matter. Can anyone try it out and see if it helps?

            “There are only four rules you need to remember: make the plan, execute the plan, expect the plan to go off the rails, throw away the plan.” -Leonard Snart.
            Motanum
            Motanum
            Inspiring
            June 13, 2024
            ShiroTenko wrote:

            It looks like materialisemedical found something that could help on this matter. Can anyone try it out and see if it helps?

            Using the Oculus Platform Utility exe with a command line worked for me as a work around. Try to push through the website, it will tell you the error and the console command to use pretty much.

             

              ShiroTenko
              ShiroTenko
              Honored Contributor
              June 16, 2024

              Glad to hear you're able to get around this issue!

              “There are only four rules you need to remember: make the plan, execute the plan, expect the plan to go off the rails, throw away the plan.” -Leonard Snart.
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