I've built an application and shared the apk (properly signed) to a few beta testers using an URL, not the Market.
Now my app is ready to go to the Market and I would like to know if an "update" notification will be displayed to the beta testers.
Beta version: android:versionCode="4"
Ready to market version: android:versionCode="6"
Beta testers are “real” users and conduct their testing in a production environment running on the same hardware, networks, etc., as the final release. This also means it's the first chance for full security and reliability testing because those tests can't be conducted in a lab or stage environment.
Tap (help) Help & feedback in the top right corner of the screen. Tap (more_vert) More in the top right corner of the screen, then select View in Google Play Store. Scroll down to the Become a beta tester section, then tap I'm In.
Standard publishing: Updates to existing apps are processed and published as soon as possible. By default, your app will use standard publishing. Certain apps may be subject to extended reviews, which may result in review times of up to 7 days or longer in exceptional cases.
Salary Ranges for Beta TestersThe salaries of Beta Testers in the US range from $21,140 to $130,800 , with a median salary of $79,530 . The middle 50% of Beta Testers makes between $60,250 and $62,150, with the top 83% making $130,800.
Yes, Google Play(Android Market) will send the notification to the Beta testers provided following are fulfilled
versionCode
of the APK on the market is higher than the versionCode
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