How do I get the password to upload keystore file (keystore password incorrect)

Question

I have an issue where the previous developer isn't totally cooperative. As he refused to share the keystore file password and he claims the password is in the file. when I checked the gradle.properties file the password was there but when i try to assemblebuild release (aab file).

I get incorrect password error,

Am Open to any suggestions.

Thanks

Answer 1

Upload keys are just for uploading the app to Google. You can at any time create a new upload key and register it in the used Google developer account used to publish the app.

See also https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/community-guide/243925915/how-to-request-a-new-upload-key?hl=en

If you are unable to sign your app because you have forgotten your key password or lost the keystore file then your only option is to reset your upload key.