Play Console AD_ID permission error even with AdId extension + Monetize activated
I have an app (WebView-based game with a Google_AdMob_Interstitial1 component) that’s been showing AdMob ads correctly with a properly configured Ad Unit ID (100% fill rate confirmed in AdMob dashboard). When creating a new production release in Play Console, I get this error:
“Your advertising ID declaration in the Play Console indicates that your app uses an advertising ID. The manifest in one of your active software components does not include the com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID permission.”
What I’ve tried:
- Confirmed the AdMob component is properly attached to Screen1 with correct Ad Unit ID and Ad Enabled checked
- Imported and dragged com.jewel.adid.aix onto Screen1, rebuilt, exported a fresh AAB, and uploaded it as a brand-new release — same error persists
- I’ve already activated Kodular Monetize on my account
Given the extension had zero effect after a clean rebuild, and Monetize is already active, I suspect this extension might require a Premium subscription specifically (since Kodular’s pricing page states monetization extensions “cannot be used in projects” on the free plan). Can anyone confirm whether com.jewel.adid.aix requires Premium to actually compile into the build, or if there’s something else I’m missing?