Which of the following files do you upload to Managed Google Play while publishing a self-hosted application?
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Correct answer: App's JSON metadata file.
Why this is the answer
When publishing a self-hosted application to Managed Google Play, you upload the app's JSON metadata file. This file contains all the necessary information about the application, such as its title, description, version, and any managed configurations. Managed Google Play uses this JSON file to display the application to users and to manage its deployment. The other options are incorrect because: A .csv or .txt file is not the correct format for application metadata in Managed Google Play. While an .apk file contains the application's code and resources, Managed Google Play does not directly ingest .apk files for self-hosted apps. Instead, you host the .apk yourself, and the JSON metadata file points to its location. Google does not "read metadata then delete" an .apk in this context.
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