Flutter, Android & Google Play — Notes From Shipping

Practical write-ups from publishing 12 apps to Google Play. No recycled documentation — just the things that cost me time so they don't cost you any.

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Google Play's 12-Tester Closed Testing Requirement, Explained

If you opened a personal Google Play developer account after November 2023, you cannot publish to production until 12 testers have run a closed test for 14 consecutive days. Here is exactly how the rule works and how to satisfy it without gaming it.

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Flutter vs Native Android in 2026: How I Actually Choose

I maintain both Flutter and native Java apps on the Play Store at the same time. Here is the decision framework I use on real projects, including the cases where I still reach for native Android.

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Need this done rather than explained?

I take on Flutter builds, Play Store publishing and app rescue work for clients.