Can't export using Android API 31. android:exported error

[leightonw87]

Hi, does anyone know how to fix this, I'm trying to export my app as an Android bundle targeting API 31 and it gives me a manifest error.

Warning: Mapping new ns http://schemas.android.com/repository/android/common/02 to old ns http://schemas.android.com/repository/android/common/01
Warning: Mapping new ns http://schemas.android.com/repository/android/generic/02 to old ns http://schemas.android.com/repository/android/generic/01
Warning: Mapping new ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/addon2/02 to old ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/addon2/01
Warning: Mapping new ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/addon2/03 to old ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/addon2/01
Warning: Mapping new ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/repository2/02 to old ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/repository2/01
Warning: Mapping new ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/repository2/03 to old ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/repository2/01
Warning: Mapping new ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/sys-img2/03 to old ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/sys-img2/01
Warning: Mapping new ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/sys-img2/02 to old ns http://schemas.android.com/sdk/android/repo/sys-img2/01
> Task :app:preBuild UP-TO-DATE
> Task :app:preReleaseBuild UP-TO-DATE
> Task :app:compileReleaseAidl NO-SOURCE
> Task :app:compileReleaseRenderscript NO-SOURCE
> Task :app:generateReleaseBuildConfig
> Task :app:javaPreCompileRelease
> Task :app:writeReleaseApplicationId
> Task :app:analyticsRecordingRelease
> Task :app:checkReleaseAarMetadata
> Task :app:generateReleaseResValues
> Task :app:generateReleaseResources
> Task :app:createReleaseCompatibleScreenManifests
> Task :app:extractDeepLinksRelease

> Task :app:processReleaseMainManifest FAILED
C:\Users\willi\AppData\Local\Temp\And5398.tmp\app\src\main\AndroidManifest.xml Error:
	Apps targeting Android 12 and higher are required to specify an explicit value for `android:exported` when the corresponding component has an intent filter defined. See https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/activity-element#exported for details.

See http://g.co/androidstudio/manifest-merger for more information about the manifest merger.


> Task :app:mergeReleaseResources

FAILURE: Build failed with an exception.

* What went wrong:
Execution failed for task ':app:processReleaseMainManifest'.
> Manifest merger failed : Apps targeting Android 12 and higher are required to specify an explicit value for `android:exported` when the corresponding component has an intent filter defined. See https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/activity-element#exported for details.

* Try:
Run with --stacktrace option to get the stack trace. Run with --info or --debug option to get more log output. Run with --scan to get full insights.

* Get more help at https://help.gradle.org

BUILD FAILED in 8s
10 actionable tasks: 10 executed

I've checked the manifest in the runtime folder and android:exported="true" is already included, I'm using build API 33, targeting API 31 and minimum is API 24.

I have been told on discord about a Android manifest extension but can't find it where I have searched and don't know how to fix this.

Google requires apps targeting API 31 and I can't upload it to the Play Store.

[VBEinc]

Hi, does anyone know how to fix this...

I know when I had to reinstall Fusion again. I had issues similar to this, Thanks to the Latest Android Studio Version not working properly out of the box. It took me awhile to track down the issue, but it was the Latest version of the Android Studio that caused mine. I simply uninstalled that version and ran an older version to install the proper Android Files.

I am running Android Studio Dolphin | 2021.3.1 Beta 1Build #AI-213.7172.25.2113.8565817, built on May 10, 2022
Runtime version: 11.0.13+0-b1751.21-8125866 amd64
VM: OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM by JetBrains s.r.o.
Windows 10 10.0
GC: G1 Young Generation, G1 Old Generation
Memory: 1280M
Cores: 4
Registry:
external.system.auto.import.disabled=true
ide.text.editor.with.preview.show.floating.toolbar =false

I am building with MMF2.5DEV 294.14
BUILD API 33
Minimum Android 4.4
Target 12

I also Installed the Latest Android Exporter update as well.
293.1 Android Exporter

That fixed my issues and I was able to build .aab and .apk with no problems afterwards.

[leightonw87]

I found what was causing the issue, turns out it was the Amazon in-app purchases extension causing the issue, I took a look at the generated AndroidManifest.xml file and it had intent-filter without the android:exported line.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
      xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
      package="indie.lwcreations.ballblock2"
      android:versionCode="1"
      android:versionName="1.0.0"
      android:installLocation="auto">
	  
    <uses-feature android:name="android.software.leanback" android:required="false" />

	<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />
<!-- Permissions -->
    
			<supports-screens android:smallScreens="false"
			
			android:largeScreens="true"
			android:xlargeScreens="true"
			android:requiresSmallestWidthDp="320"
		android:anyDensity="true"
		android:resizeable="true"
 />
<application android:icon="@mipmap/ic_launcher" android:largeHeap="true" android:allowBackup="false"
		android:networkSecurityConfig="@xml/network_security_config"
		android:hardwareAccelerated="true"
		android:exported="true"
		android:requestLegacyExternalStorage="${Legacy}"
		android:theme="@android:style/Theme.DeviceDefault.NoActionBar.Fullscreen"
		android:label="@string/app_name" android:allowTaskReparenting="true">
	
        	<meta-data android:name="com.google.android.gms.ads.APPLICATION_ID"
	      	android:value="ca-app-pub-3924118543082711~3967361402" />
<activity
			android:name=".Main"
			android:configChanges="keyboard|keyboardHidden|orientation|screenLayout|screenSize|smallestScreenSize"
			android:label="@string/app_name"
			android:exported="true"
			android:launchMode="singleTask"
			android:screenOrientation="portrait"
			android:theme="@android:style/Theme.DeviceDefault.NoActionBar.Fullscreen"> 
			<intent-filter>
				android:exported="true"
				<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
				<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER"/>
				<!-- Launcher_Intent -->
				<category android:name="tv.ouya.intent.category.GAME"/>
     				<category android:name="android.intent.category.LEANBACK_LAUNCHER" />
				<!-- M_Intent -->
			</intent-filter>
		<!-- Main -->
		</activity>
		<!-- Activities -->
		<meta-data android:name="FUSION_ID" android:value="34526289112" />
		<provider
			android:name="androidx.core.content.FileProvider"
			android:authorities="${applicationId}.provider"
			android:exported="true"
			android:grantUriPermissions="true">
			<meta-data
				android:name="android.support.FILE_PROVIDER_PATHS"
				android:resource="@xml/provider_paths"/>
		</provider>
		<!-- Provider -->

	<activity android:name="com.chartboost.sdk.CBImpressionActivity"
				android:excludeFromRecents="true"
				android:hardwareAccelerated="true"
				android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Translucent.NoTitleBar.Fullscreen"
				android:configChanges="keyboardHidden|orientation|screenSize"/>
<receiver android:name = "com.amazon.device.iap.ResponseReceiver" >
	<intent-filter>
		<action android:name = "com.amazon.inapp.purchasing.NOTIFY"
				android:permission = "com.amazon.inapp.purchasing.Permission.NOTIFY" />
	</intent-filter>
	</receiver>
</application>
</manifest> 
<!-- IsAndroidX -->

Looking through the extension files and looks like it's something I can't fix myself, perhaps my extension needs updating.

EDIT: I checked on Clickstore and the Amazon in-app purchases extension hasn't been updated in awhile.

[VBEinc]

I found what was causing the issue

Seems about right. I am having an Issue with the Bluetooth Object. I was told there is a new version, yet I have no way to download it from the clickstore.
I even put in a Support ticket. No luck yet!
Days like these that make a Developer want try other Engines. Unreal 5.2 for example.