Google Maps are not showing up in a signed apk

Question

I know this is a common question and usually the solution is to generate a separate key for release. I\'ve done it several times and my API key in developers console contain

Answer 1

If you chose Google Play App Signing then your App's SHA-1 will be different one when it will be released.

Because Google remove your uploaded certificate and then sign the App with a new one,

So you have to know the new SHA-1 key.

(You don't have to follow the log for release and track the new SHA-1 generated)

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You can compare the 2 SHA-1 keys.

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