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VRTogetherCompany
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June 7, 2024
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Invalid package name when updating app

We are working on a new app. I uploaded our first apk via Meta Quest Developer Hub, which succeeded. Now, when I try to replace the build with a new version, I get an error regarding the package name already being in use. The package name in use is the one used in the initial build and in the update build.

This post seemed to have the same issue: Invalid Package Name - Meta Community Forums - 522751 However there was no further discussion on what happened or how to fix it.

I can't find any specific point of potential failure. I've increased build number, tried a custom manifest as well as not, and even changed the package name, which then gave me the error that the package name is different from the original.

Using

Unity 2022.2.6

OpenXR 1.6.0

 

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materialisemedicalAnswer
Inspiring
June 13, 2024

In case that anyone is still looking for a solution, I was able to upload a build yesterday 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>

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syryio
New Participant
June 8, 2024

Experiencing the same issue. Uploaded a build to Alpha release channel, when trying to upload a new build via the Meta Quest Developer Hub, I get "The package name is already in use for another application. Every application must have a unique package name." error. I've incremented the version + bundle version code with the same result If I change the package name, it says it must be the original package name.

    Bochinator
    New Participant
    June 12, 2024

    Has anyone managed to fix this? I uploaded a test build earlier today, now I'm trying to update it but I can't.

    syryio
    New Participant
    June 12, 2024

    Had to keep moving forward so deleted the app and created a new one ðŸ˜…

    CJmayastem
    New Participant
    June 12, 2024

    Did deleting the app and creating a new one fix the problem? I have this same problem and deleted the app, created a new one but the same problem persists. First upload goes fine but after that I get the same failed error message  "The package name is already in use for another application. Every application must have a unique package name."

    syryio
    New Participant
    June 12, 2024

    No, it just helped get through the problem for the first upload as you mention.

    VRTogetherCompanyAuthor
    New Participant
    June 12, 2024

    I can't provide insight into whether deleting the app helps, as this is not an option for us, as we've been approved for app lab with the original build. I've submitted a bug via MQDH. Have not heard back. Do Quest devs monitor these channels? We've got our launch scheduled in less than a month and I am unable to update our application.

    Bochinator
    New Participant
    June 12, 2024

    CJ.mayastem I just tried to reupload, no luck. And deleting then creating a new app gives the same error, though maybe the system just needs time to remove the old app.

    VRTogether_Company I really hope so. I'm just trying to apply for Oculus Start right now so I can afford to delete and recreate apps, but I'll be in the same position as you in a few weeks. I've submitted a bug report but who knows how long that'll take.

    materialisemedical
    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>

      materialisemedicalAnswer
      Inspiring
      June 13, 2024

      In case that anyone is still looking for a solution, I was able to upload a build yesterday 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>

        VRTogetherCompanyAuthor
        New Participant
        June 14, 2024

        I was able to upload successfully using the CLI tool as well. Interestingly, it was still failing with the package name issue when I used the token parameter, even though that was given as an example in the reference docs: Oculus Platform Utility Reference | Oculus Developers When I changed from token to app secret, the upload was successful. Seems like a bug with authentication. Thanks materialisemedical !

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