Can't update my app in Google Play: aapt error - android

Today when I tried to upload an update of my app, I got this from Google Play console:
UPLOAD NEW APK TO PRODUCTION
Upload failed Your APK cannot be analyzed using 'aapt dump badging'.
Error output: Failed to run aapt dump badging: ERROR getting
'android:value' attribute for meta-data:attribute could not be found
I can upload normally before. I haven't made any change in AndroidManifest.xml.
The app is built via ant. I also tried building it again, even with the last-known-good code, the same error occurs.
Should I report this to Google Play team, or is it a known issue of Google Play?
Is there any work around?

It's now acknowledged by Google:
Some developers have reported seeing the error "Failed to run aapt dump badging: ERROR getting 'android:value' attribute for meta-data:attribute could not be found" when attempting to upload their .apk.
We're working on solving this problem. In the meantime, you can try adding the "android:value" to any meta-data manifest property that lacks that attribute. See API Guides - for more information.
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/known-issues/24493

I had the exact same problem, but managed to fix it now.
The problem is definitely in your manifest file. For me it was the Samsung MultiWindow feature. I found the solution here: Google Code Issue 46311
I had to change
<meta-data android:name="com.sec.android.multiwindow.DEFAULT_SIZE_W" android:resource="#dimen/app_defaultsize_w"/>
<meta-data android:name="com.sec.android.multiwindow.DEFAULT_SIZE_H" android:resource="#dimen/app_defaultsize_h"/>
into
<meta-data android:name="com.sec.android.multiwindow.DEFAULT_SIZE_W" android:value="632dp"/>
<meta-data android:name="com.sec.android.multiwindow.DEFAULT_SIZE_H" android:value="598dp"/>
Worked fine since yesterday, but now i had to change it.
Hope it helps.

Same problem here after generating new apk for alpha release with same certificate I get the error (in Dutch):
Upload mislukt
Uw APK kan niet worden geanalyseerd met 'aapt dump badging'. Foutuitvoer:
Failed to run aapt dump badging:
ERROR getting 'android:value' attribute for meta-data:attribute could not be found
I found one place in my Manifest where I use android:value for samsun multiwindow support.
<meta-data
android:name="com.sec.android.support.multiwindow"
android:value="true" />
I removed that from the Manifest. generated new apk (after project clean rebuild) and got the same error. This Manifest worked in my apk when uploading a previous version two weeks ago.

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I am new to android.
i get this error when i try to upload update of my app to google play.
Failed to run aapt dump badging:W/ResourceType(19538): Bad resource table: header size 0x708b or total size 0x2f2432a is larger than data size 0x1ce1c
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sorry about my bad english.
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I used the PhoneGap Builder to generate the APK (so I recommend using the same one); Remembering that to test manages the APK with the same blank key (it's the default markup);
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then reupload apk file to store without any problem detected,
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Error with Uploading APK to Google Play

Upload failed:
Your APK cannot be analyzed using 'aapt dump badging'. Error output:
to run aapt dump badging:
W/ResourceType(12713): Bad XML block: header size 28024 or total size 1702240364 is larger than data size 3783
ERROR: AndroidManifest.xml is corrupt
This is the error I am getting when I attempt to upload an APK onto Google Play and am completely unsure of what to do. I have looked at other posts but am unable to fix my problem. Any help is appreciated!!
-- Moksh
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Clean and build your project again. Sign it with your very own keystore and then try to upload it.
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"android:versionCode" attribute from AndroidManifest.xml is proper.
"android:versionName" attribute from AndroidManifest.xml is proper.
The package name is very unique,. Because all the apps on android market are separated by the package.

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