Android: maps blank in release apk

[allthetime]

Hey, I just packaged my app up for release, and for some reason maps are not loading. They work fine in debug mode, but are just grey in the release version, with the google logo in the bottom left corner.

Anyone know what's going on?

[texas697]

your google map api key?

[allthetime]

@texas697 ya definitely. the key I was using wasn't signed with my release key.

[wkw]

@allthetime Can you elaborate? I'm having same problem. Fine in debug, but in release api, I see all white screen, and a little Google logo at bottom left. Not clear what steps I need to take. thanks!

[Edit]
Figured it out. Instructions towards bottom of page here https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-api/signup

I only had my debug keystore SHA-1 entered. Didn't realize need to run same thing. Went through the routine for release keystore and all is good.

If you want to use different keys for debug/release/whatever, I found this advice on setting up gradle to substitute values in AndroidManifest.xml based on build type.
http://stackoverflow.com/a/28373641/161625

Screensnap of the api console key setup.

[mistryhiren94]

I'm facing same problem,
map work on debug but it's not working on Google Play Store
please help
thanks

[mistryhiren94]

Hi
solved by replacing SHA1 key from Google play store

[twinkleSiya]

Hi
Debug apk install and app work properly and google map show, too
but release generated apk install when map not showing in please solution
All process are done for(SHA-1 key and package), but i'm facing same problem
Could you please guide me for the same on how to resolve it asap? I really need to get this done. Help me.

[jakeOliv]

same problem here, done adding SHA 1 key using keytool, but not working. app works in debug build but not in release.. please help

[mistryhiren94]

@jakeOliv add the SHA1 key which is given by PlayStore,
it works for me

[stevebaros]

My simple insight on those still struggling with this. use the solution given by @wkw it will work ,

the secret is here https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/1691220/23273776/5418ae8e-f9ce-11e6-8bb2-d0ef5b13dc5b.png

[AizenSousuke]

is this the keystore that is in the /android/app folder?