play store alpha test download link not working

Question

I think I followed all steps which I have found so far but the download link for my alpha test isn\'t working.

I uploaded the app 3 days ago, created a google group

Answer 1

If your app is published in alpha or beta version :

• it won't be shown in search results,
• use the link that google play sent you in the group of testers in order to open it in Google Play application. (see edit below)
• You can also open this URL : https://play.google.com/apps/testing/APP_PACKAGE with a browser if the email configured in your phone is a member of the google testers group.
• i don't think permissions in manifest can hide an app of the store !

EDIT After you have uploaded your APK file and published it to Alpha or Beta version, you will see a link "manage testers group" or something like that. Click on that link ... you will be asked to add a google group of testers, below the popup you will see a message like this : "share this link with you testers group". Copy that link and send it to the group by mail.

Sorry I am writing with SO android app, I can't paste screenshots therefore ... may be tomorow ;-)

Hope it's ok.

Answer 2

There are several causes for the internal/alpha testing link not working: 1-You are on a different google play account 2-Your email is not added at the email list for testers 3-Go to google play console> your app > app releases > internal test > make sure list name is check as if not the testers will not have access to the app

Hope this helps to solve the issue