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title: How to Meet Google’s Foreground Service Permission Requirements for Android Apps
description: Learn how to meet Google Play’s new Foreground Service requirements for Android apps. This guide walks you through completing the permission form and submitting your background audio demo video to stay compliant.
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November 5, 2025

# How to Meet Google’s Foreground Service Permission Requirements for Android Apps

## Learn how to stay compliant with Google Play’s new Foreground Service policy by submitting a background audio demo video.

### In This Article

> #### **[Overview](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/how-to-meet-googles-foreground-service-permission-requirements-for-android-apps#T1)**
> 
> #### **[What You Need to Do](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/how-to-meet-googles-foreground-service-permission-requirements-for-android-apps#T2)**
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> #### **[Demonstrating Background Audio Playback](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/how-to-meet-googles-foreground-service-permission-requirements-for-android-apps#T3)**
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> #### **[Where to Submit Your Video](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/how-to-meet-googles-foreground-service-permission-requirements-for-android-apps#T4)**

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### Overview

Google Play now requires all apps using **Foreground Services** (such as background audio or picture-in-picture) to complete the **Foreground Service Permissions** section in **App Content** before app submission.

To stay compliant, creators must **resubmit their Android app binary** after completing this new requirement in their Google Play Console.

Note: Make sure to click Submit in your Passion.io app builder and generate a new version before following the steps outlined below (*new version usually takes around **1–2 hours** to generate*)

To do this, go to My App \> Publish your app \> Submit for Review in both Google and Apple

### What You Need to Do

Before you resubmit your app, you must:

1. **Complete the Foreground Service Permissions form** in your **Google Play Console**.
2. **Provide proof** that your app legitimately uses Foreground Services.
3. **Upload a short demo video** showing your app **playing audio in the background** while minimized.

### Demonstrating Background Audio Playback

#### Option A: Us a Sample Video (Recommended First)

To simplify this step, you can use one of our **sample media playback videos** available [**here**](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/17W7Xi1TG-68QdpqAjB7e-GT91I6fQ13Q).  
These videos demonstrate how audio continues to play when the app is minimized.

If Google requests further verification, follow **Option B** below.

 

#### Option B: Record a Video on Your Device

Follow these steps to record your own background audio playback demo:

1. **Install your app** on an Android device.
2. **Open the app** and start playing any audio or video content.
3. **Press the Home button** (or swipe up) to minimize the app.
   
     - The app should continue playing audio in the background.
4. **Confirm playback** — you should still hear the audio while on the home screen.
5. **Record your screen** as you perform these steps.
   
     - On most Android devices:
       
           - Swipe down from the top → tap **Screen Recorder**.
           - Start recording, then repeat steps 2–4.
6. **Save the video** and upload it in the **Foreground Service Permissions → Media Playback** section of your Google Play Console.

✅ **Tip:** Ensure your device’s volume is audible in the recording so reviewers can clearly hear the background audio.

### Where to Submit Your Video

- Go to your **Google Play Console → App Content → Foreground Service Permissions**.
- Select **Media Playback** as the type of foreground service.
- **Upload your demo video link** in the field provided.
  
    - You do **not** need to select *Picture-in-Picture*![image-1](https://help.passion.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-1.png?width=670&height=266&name=image-1.png)
- Click **Save** when finished.

Completing this step ensures your app passes Google’s updated review process and remains compliant.

Once you have complete the steps above, please [resubmit your app](https://help.passion.io/hc/en-us/articles/149727008107-how-to-publish-an-update-to-my-android-app?hsLang=en). 

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