Android releases can expose assumptions in Cordova projects: old plugin hooks, stale SDK settings, missing permissions or native dependencies that have not been touched in years.
Check the foundation first
- Confirm the installed Android platform version.
- Review the target SDK expected by your store release.
- Regenerate platforms only after committing your app source.
- Test on at least one recent physical device.
Audit plugins
Every native plugin is part of your Android build. Check each one for recent compatibility notes, Gradle configuration and permission changes. Remove plugins that are no longer used.
Release habit:
Keep a short build log in your repo with SDK versions, plugin versions and store submission notes for each release.
Run through app behavior
After the build succeeds, test startup, navigation, permissions, offline behavior and every plugin-backed feature. A successful package is only the beginning of the release check.