I created a step counter for free, which contains only promotion for my own website. The first question I have is, if it will work, if I need to check "Yes" during the question, if I use promotion id? It is really only my own website as a banner image with a link to my website.
The other problem is, that my step counter does not count and also the placeholders for variables are not really correctly I think. I upload the AIA file and a screenshot of all my blocks in the app. I would be really happy, if someone please could help. But the app is in German language and also the programming names are in German, perhaps someone who speaks German would please like to help. Thank you very much. Have a great day!
Dear Taifun,
Thank you. Tomorrow, I will have a look at Steve's solution. But my app is also not working if I go downstairs and during walking in the garden. It does simply nothing.
The promotion id is German the "Werbe-ID" for which google is obligatory asking during the upload in the play store. But I do not know, if I have to check "Yes", when the only promotion is my own website banner link. This app will be for free. There is no Admob. Thanks.
Best,
Martina
This sounds like Google Play is asking about the Advertising ID (or AAID, Android Advertising ID) which is used for advertising and user analytics, or perhaps about promotional content within the Play Store itself.
Based on your description:
"My app does not use any ads": This suggests you are not using an ad network (like AdMob, etc.) that would typically access the Advertising ID
"there is only a link to my website as a banner image": A simple banner image linking to your website is generally considered self-promotion and not an "ad" that uses the Advertising ID.
The most likely correct answer is "No" if the question is referring to the Advertising ID, which is the common "promotion ID" context for data privacy declarations.
However, to be certain, you should consider the following details about the specific question asked in the Play Console:
If the question is about the "Advertising ID" (AAID) for ad targeting/analytics:
If you do not use an SDK (like an analytics or ad SDK) that accesses the device's Advertising ID, you should answer No.
A static image linking to your website typically does not use this ID.
If the question is about using the Play Store's "Promotional Codes" or "Promotional Content" features:
This is a different feature used for offering discounts, free subscriptions, or promoting in-app events on the Google Play Store.
If you are not using the Play Console features to create and manage promo codes or promotional events, you should answer No.
Recommendation:
Since your app does not contain external ads and the banner is just a simple link, you can confidently answer No. If the question is about the Advertising ID, this is the correct answer.
If you are asked to elaborate on what the ID is used for, you would indicate that your app does not collect the Advertising ID.
Dear Taifun, I tried to download and upload the AIX into AI2, but this seems to be an uncompiled version and not an AIX file. I do not come along with it. My blogs have changed. I tried a YouTube video, but also the pedometer did not work. There are no steps counted. I also adjusted the settings with energy and foreground/background. But nothing helps. Perhaps, I should not try to create such apps. I sell mainly my learning and cat's apps. Thanks! Best Martina
Hello TIMAI2, I got recommended an extension, which I have found on my desktop. But seems to be very complicated for me. I upload it. It is the Keep Awake AIX from Ullis Roboterseite. This should work, I will test now my app and then I come back to the community and tell you, what has happened. Thanks! de.ullisroboterseite.ursai2keepawake.aix (46,9 KB)
Thanks, I have read this, but it is also in German very complicated for me. It really confuses me. So I think, I should create easier apps like learning apps or other helpful apps. Thank you TIMAI2!
Possibly none counted in your app because you did not set a call Pedometer1.Start Block .Something is wrong with the YouTube video you tried or you missed something.
A good place to place Start is in a Button or the Screen1.Initialization
I placed it in the reset Button for simplicity. This example does count.
Still confused, as a specific question and someone will help.
As Taifun stated a simple Pedometer stops working when the app screen hides. To keep the pedometer running it needs a StayAwake routine or the tutorial he mentioned.
