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Can I use the same keystore file to sign two different applications?

I have to upload a new application, It's just the design that's a little different. Yesterday I generated the keystore file to sign application. Can I use the same?

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Raluca Lucaci Avatar asked Oct 07 '11 09:10

Raluca Lucaci


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You can use that keystore for any number of applications.

No need to generate a new keystore.

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Chirag Avatar answered Sep 28 '22 04:09

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