From 22164a97ce431eb6e60599520d4316f79bdb55b0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kartike Chawla Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:15:03 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] update instructions in developer docs to be more thorough for android testers --- world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx | 33 ++++++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx b/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx index a33a721..5af03a1 100644 --- a/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx +++ b/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx @@ -33,13 +33,36 @@ you to the external tester group directly. The sandbox build is distributed through a **private testing track on Google Play**. +#### Request tester access + 1. In the [Developer Portal](https://developer.world.org), select **World ID Sandbox** from the sidebar. -2. Enter the email address associated with your Google Play account to request tester - access. -3. Once access is granted, scan the QR code or open the Google Play link on the same - page. -4. Sign in with the same Google Account and install the **World ID (Sandbox)** build. +2. Enter the email address for the Google Account you use with the Google Play Store, + then request tester access. +3. Wait until access is granted before opening the Google Play testing link. + +#### Install the build + +1. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store and confirm that it is signed in + with the exact Google Account for which you requested tester access. +2. If this is the account's first Google Play Store sign-in, complete the initial setup + and accept all Google Play Terms of Service before continuing. +3. In the browser that will open the testing link, sign in to the same Google Account. + The browser and Google Play Store must use the same account; otherwise, Google Play + may report that the build is unavailable. +4. Return to **World ID Sandbox** in the + [Developer Portal](https://developer.world.org). On your Android device, scan the QR + code or open the Google Play testing link. +5. Install the **World ID (Sandbox)** build from Google Play. + +#### If the build is unavailable + +- Confirm that the email used to request tester access matches the Google Account used + by both the browser and Google Play Store. +- If the account has just signed in to Google Play for the first time, Google may need + time to recognize the new account. Wait before opening the testing link again. +- If you still cannot access or install the build, contact + sandbox.access@toolsforhumanity.org. ## 2. Point your integration at Sandbox From 245d78c08f3bd572761bdb6c5c73dbc8b6f05a2e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kartike Chawla Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:24:28 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] better instructions --- world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx b/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx index 5af03a1..c9a3454 100644 --- a/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx +++ b/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx @@ -55,14 +55,14 @@ The sandbox build is distributed through a **private testing track on Google Pla code or open the Google Play testing link. 5. Install the **World ID (Sandbox)** build from Google Play. -#### If the build is unavailable +#### Troubleshooting FAQ + +## What if my build is unavailable? - Confirm that the email used to request tester access matches the Google Account used by both the browser and Google Play Store. - If the account has just signed in to Google Play for the first time, Google may need - time to recognize the new account. Wait before opening the testing link again. -- If you still cannot access or install the build, contact - sandbox.access@toolsforhumanity.org. + time to recognize the new account. Wait at least **15 minutes** before opening the testing link again. ## 2. Point your integration at Sandbox From 8e0f3c88b233409881edaf83befc363a585f4b0d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kartike Chawla Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:26:10 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] markdown 101 --- world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx b/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx index c9a3454..f60ead3 100644 --- a/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx +++ b/world-id/sandbox/sandbox-access.mdx @@ -57,8 +57,6 @@ The sandbox build is distributed through a **private testing track on Google Pla #### Troubleshooting FAQ -## What if my build is unavailable? - - Confirm that the email used to request tester access matches the Google Account used by both the browser and Google Play Store. - If the account has just signed in to Google Play for the first time, Google may need