🚫 Top 7 Android Mistakes That Can Get Your App Banned from Play Store

“My app was working perfectly… until Google removed it.”

If you’ve ever heard this line — welcome to the club nobody wants to join. Play Store policies are not just guidelines, they are like traffic rules —
you only notice them after you get fined. And trust me, once your app is removed or your account is flagged, coming back is not easy. Let’s talk about real mistakes developers make — not theoretical ones.

⚠️ 1️⃣ Collecting Data Like It’s Free

Many apps collect:

• Contacts
• Location
• Device info

But forget one simple thing: 👉 Why are you collecting it?

If your app is a calculator, and you ask for location permission, Google is already suspicious.

Rule: Only collect data that is strictly required.

Punchline: If your app doesn’t need it, don’t touch it. Google is watching 👀

📍 2️⃣ Background Location Misuse

This one is dangerous.

Developers often request:

• “Allow all the time” location