Google Play Store: can refunded apps still be used

问题:

As far as I know this is not documented by Google.

What happens when the developer manually refunds a paid app purchase, using the Order Management console (like shown below) ?

Can the user still use it and receive udpates?

回答1:

If the purchase price for a Paid app is refunded then Play will remove the app from the user's library. This means future checks that depend on app ownership (eg the Play License Verification Library) will return the app is not purchased. However, the app isn't guaranteed to be removed from the user's device, which is why use of the license verification library is recommended.

For refunds around in app purchases and subscriptions the answer might be different. Your question isn't completely clear about whether it is buying a paid app or an IAP/Subscription, but I think you are asking about a paid app.