Multiple apk support for Android TV and Phone

Question

I have a single application in market which has minSDK version 9, and I have also developed a Android TV version of this application with same package name, but API levels are overlapping.

So, my question is; how can I upload 2 different apk's (TV & Phone/Tablet) with same package name? The APK for the Android TV should be seen only TV's and Nexus Player etc. Other Apk must be seen for only phones and tablets at the same time.

I did read all documentations about multiple APK support but when I uploaded the APK for Android TV over my currently available app, older version became unavailable(not compatible) for phones and tablets.

Two different APKs with different package names not acceptable in my case.

I must have single package name, two different APKs, both must be available for theirs compatible devices.

In my TV apps manifest, used these features;

<uses-feature
    android:name="android.hardware.microphone"
    android:required="false" />

<uses-feature
    android:name="android.hardware.touchscreen"
    android:required="false" />

<uses-feature
    android:name="android.software.leanback"
    android:required="true" />

---

<activity
    android:name="com.mydomain.android.ui.ActivityYYY"
    android:icon="@drawable/my_banner"
    android:label="@string/app_name"
    android:logo="@drawable/my_tv_banner"
    android:screenOrientation="landscape">
    <intent-filter>
        <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />

        <category android:name="android.intent.category.LEANBACK_LAUNCHER" />
    </intent-filter>

</activity>

My Phone/Tablet app is not using feature, has normal Launcher as you see below

<activity
    android:name="com.mydomain.android.ActivityXXX"
    android:screenOrientation="portrait">
    <intent-filter>
        <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />

        <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
    </intent-filter>

</activity>

What should I do? What did I miss at this point? I need a clear explanation or a solution.

Answer 1

The solution is switching advanced mode and and using minSDK version properly.

Your latest APK should have highest minSDK version.

For example, if you have 2 apk for different platforms and their minSDK versions are different, first upload the APK which has lower minSDK version. Then, upload the higher one.

Now I have 3 APKs in production. All are working fine.