I know that when at least one new permission is added, the app will not be auto-updated. The user has to manually update it. You will have "Manual Update" when the app's permissions have changed.
What about removing a permission ?
My current app version N is released. In the next release, one permission is removed.
Will the users of version N get an automatic update ?
Edit : https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2958/why-do-some-of-my-apps-show-update-and-some-show-update-manual
You can also prepare and roll out your release using the Play Console web UI by following these steps: Upload your app bundle with high-risk or sensitive permissions requested. Complete the Permissions Declaration Form as above. Complete the rollout of the release using the Play Console web UI.
If you wish you disable the automatic updates for all apps, you first need to open the Google Play Store on your Android phone or tablet. Next, tap on your profile icon in the top right. Next, from the menu, select Settings. Click the Network Preferences section and choose Auto-update apps.
Whenever you see an app that requires manual updates, it’s because the app requires additional permissions. Usually, the app’s developers added a new feature that requires a new permission.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/app-permissions-work-care-android/
So removing a permission will not cause manual update.
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