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Getting response error for Google Maps API if key and SHA1 are correct in Android?

I am using Google Maps API v2. I have quadruple checked that the API key and SHA1 for my app are correct. I have a drop down menu that when one of the items is clicked, the map shows the markers for that item. I had used this before and it was working fine but now it isn't. I deleted the old keys and created new ones thinking it would fix the problem but it hasn't. I am calling this url to get the necessary response:
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/nearbysearch/json?location=34.9782618,-120.1863181&radius=10000&query=walmart&key={MY_KEY}
But when I click on a button to call that url, the response that is returned is this:
{"error_message" : "This IP, site or mobile application is not authorized to use this API key.
Request received from IP address {BLOCKED},
with empty referer", "html_attributions" : [],
"results" : [], "status" : "REQUEST_DENIED"}
Which can't be possible if the API key and SHA1 are correct. I have been at this for hours trying to figure out what the problem is and I can't seem to figure it out for the life of me. If I set the restriction on the API to an Android app then it should recognize the fingerprint provided and work just fine. I've tried running it in debug and release.
NOTE: The IP address has been blocked here for security and privacy reasons.

In the Google API console, check to see if the key you are using is restricted to Android apps. Even though you are making that call from an Android app, you are accessing the Places API as if you were a browser by calling an endpoint directly instead of using the Android Places API. You will need to either make a separate browser key for direct http calls or use the Android API.

For Google map you can simply use Api Key now. No need to enter sha key. Also for Google Places api first we used Brower key but for now Api key is enough for Goggle Places api too.
Just add your api key. I checked it with my own api key and its working fine. Add yours.
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/nearbysearch/json?location=34.9782618,-120.1863181&radius=10000&query=walmart&key=YOUR_API_KEY
Note: One more thing don't write your api key directly in manifest. First declare it in string.xml then use it.
for e.g.
<meta-data
android:name="com.google.android.geo.API_KEY"
android:value="#string/google_geo_api_key" />

403 error when trying to access Google Drive API in Android app

I'm trying to access the Google Drive API in my app using the guide at REST API Quickstart, however when I run the app I get a 403 forbidden error message that tells me that the Drive API is not enabled for my project.
I don't understand why this is or how to fix it. The Drive API is definitely enabled in the Google Developer's Console and is set up as with OAuth 2.0 credentials, along with any other API's that I thought might be related. The full error screen grab is shown in the link:

If you used a different package name than the one in the example, then you might have forgotten to change it in the codes...like make sure you have the package name correctly set in the build.module, manifest...it happens when you just copy and paste stuff...

Check google developers console make sure drive SDK and drive API are enabled.
They both need to be enabled for some of the requests.

This ip, site, mobile is not authorized...error when adding allowed android devices field

I have an android app that uses google places api to get near places...everything works fine when I leave the allowed android devices field for android api key empty...but when I add my custom certificate's SHA1 fingerprint and package I get the error that my app is not authorized...when I remove it again it works!
I think it is necessary to add this field because it prevents quota theft but why I am getting this error?
I am pretty sure of that the fingerprint and the package name are correct.
Help please

The problem is that you're using an Android API Key.
For the Places Webservice API you need to use either a Browser Key or a Server Key.
From the documentation:
If your project doesn't already have a key for server applications,
create an API key by selecting Create New Key (under "Public API
access") and then selecting Server key.
Also, this is interesting since you found out this is not true, but the documentation also states:
Note: The Google Places API Web Service does not work with an Android
or iOS API key.
Go in the Google Developer Console, click Create new Key, then click Server key
or Browser key.
This is the key that you use in your URL that returns JSON.
If you also have a Google Map, use a separate Android key for that, placed in your AndroidManifest.xml.

If you are using the Places API Web Service then you should use a Server key, as noted by Daniel Nugent above (please accept his answer, not mine).
In this case, best practice is to proxy the requests from your Mobile Application via an intermediate server.
If it is possible to do so, given your feature requirements, you should consider using the newer Places API for Android, in which case you would be able to use an Android Key.

This IP, site or mobile application is not authorized to use this API key - Android

I have a problem with connection with Google maps API V2 and Android. I' ve enabled services:
Google Maps Android API v2
Places API
Also I've added sha1 fingerprint.
But I still get this message: This IP, site or mobile application is not authorized to use this API key
I'm calling service from Android. Do you know where might be the problem, cause I don't know where to search.

You must be creating a browser key instead of an android key. I faced similar problem when I accidentely created an android key for Google Cloud Messaging instead of a server key. Please check which key is required for your purpose. For google maps v2 you need android key and for google places api you need a server key(searched google but not so sure on this one never used it). So basically you need two keys.
Update:
You need server key for places api.

Refer this tutorial.
http://www.androidhive.info/2012/08/android-working-with-google-places-and-maps-tutorial/
Step 1- Go to code.google.com/apis/console/?noredirect
Step 2- Create a new project
Step 3- Go to services and choose Places API, turn it on. This will ask your organization name and url.Fill them and click Ok.
Step 4- Now go to API Access and there will be your API Key. You don't have to click on Create new key. This will be your browser apps key which you can use in your Android Apps.
This solution worked for me perfectly.

If generating an Android App, the "Server" IP address could be any IP of any phone on any network. What do I write in the "Accept requests from these server IP addresses" box in order to have any IP address accepted?
Edit - Apologies. Apparently just leave it blank...

I just had this issue the other day, it is not actually an issue with this library.
First, make sure you're using a server API key, not an Android/iOS key (if you're doing mobile development). See this stackoverflow post: Google Places API request denied for Android autocomplete, even with the right api key . The TL;DR version of that link is that Google Places API doesn't support the Android/iOS key option, only the server option.
Second, and this goes without saying, make sure you're passing the key to the GooglePlaces instance.
Lastly, if you're restricting use of the API key by IP make sure your request is coming from an allowed address.

You don't need to create a key for using Google place API, instead just use "Key for browser apps (with referers)". But if you want to use Google Map API, you need to generate a Android Key, and you could find instruction here :https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android/start.
Good luck.

I got this problem too. but I SOLVED this issue only using something tricky. Go to your google console and create new key which is browser key, then let the column empty and save. you can use the key that has been created in you mobile apps now.
GOOD LUCK! *Unfortunately I can't post an image to this answer

Change your API key, you may use Android key in the URL. For to specify Key in the URL you need to get WEBSERVICE key.

Google Places API request denied for Android autocomplete, even with the right api key

I'm trying to make an Autocomplete field which should fetch cities as the user types, by using the Google Places API as described in this tutorial:
https://developers.google.com/places/training/autocomplete-android
You've probably found this question around many times before as I did, but none of the answers helped me. Here are the things you should know:
The URL is
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/autocomplete/json?sensor=false&key=myKey&components=country:ro&input=whatTheUserTypes
Please don't reply by saying you replaced the API key with your own and it worked - the API key which goes there must be Android specific and won't work from a browser.
So did I make the Android API key using the SHA1 fingerprint obtained from the keystore I signed the app with.
I turned on Maps and Places APIs from the console.
The quota isn't exceeded.
All those and it still gives me REQUEST_DENIED
What I didn't mention is that I have O2Auth activated - does that change anything? Shouldn't it be as simple as putting the API key in the app?
Thanks!

Although this has been answered, I think the community could do better.
I was tearing my hair out about this, it just didn't make sense to me.. I was making an iOS/Android App, so I made an iOS/Android Key...
Wrong.
With Google's Places API, your bundle identifier isn't even considered.
What you really want to do is this:
(I'm using the new User Interface)
1. Log into https://cloud.google.com/console#/project
Select your Project Name, then go into API's & Auth > APIs
Make sure you have Places API Turned on. This is the only thing that needs to be turned on for Places-API to work.
2. Go into Credentials
Click CREATE NEW KEY under Public API Access
3. Select BROWSER KEY
4. Click Create, Nothing Else
Leave the HTTP Refer box empty.
5. Use the Key Generated here
This key will allow ANY user from any device access to the API via your Developer login.
You can try it out here: (Be sure to replace YOUR_KEY_HERE with your generated Key)
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/autocomplete/json?input=Food%20Sh&sensor=false&radius=500&location=0,0&key=YOUR_KEY_HERE
6. Enjoy
Now you can use that URL above in your Android/iOS device.

The Google Places API does not currently support Android or iOS keys generated from the Google APIs Console. Only Server and Browser keys are currently supported.
If you would like to request this support, please file a Places API - Feature Request.

https://developers.google.com/places/training/autocomplete-android
Storing your API key
Although the above code demonstrates how to communicate directly
between an Android app and the Places Autocomplete service, you should
not store your Places API key with your app.
You should therefore build a web application that stores your API key
and proxies the Places API services. In order to secure communication
between your Android app and the proxy web service, you should require
user authentication to your proxy web service. Your Android app can
securely store user credentials and pass them to your web service, or
the user can log into your web app via an Android WebView.
For the latter approach, your web app should create and return a user
authentication token to your Android app, and your Android app should
subsequently pass this token to your proxy web service.

Go to google cloud platform console>Credentials click on edit by selected your YOUR_API_KEY>Application restrictions > select none option>save thats it.
If you select the android apps option from Application restrictions then google deny the place API with exception REQUEST_DENIED.

In Google dev console, you should be able to find both "Places API" and "Places API for Android"
Make sure to use "Places API for Android"
For some reason, "Places API for Android" is hidden in the API list, but can be accessed using search.

I had the same issue , I fix it by leaving
Accept requests from these HTTP referrers (web sites) (Optional)
in browser key Empty

I am still new, so I cannot comment, but to shed some light on Moe's answer, I resolved some similar Google Maps API issues regarding URL queries (for directions, using Volley) with the following steps:
Get Android API Key (including Google Maps Directions API in my case).
Get "Server" API Key (which seems to be created by using a key restriction of "HTTP referrers" these days - really, it's just used to issue URL queries through HTTP).
Store the Android API key as a meta-data tag in the application tag in AndroidManifest.xml with android:name="com.google.android.maps.v2.API_KEY" and android:value as your key. This is used for direct interaction with the Maps API (minus URL queries).
Use the server API key whenever issuing URL queries.
I am not sure if this also applies to URL queries for the Places API, if you only need the server API key, or if there is a better solution, but this worked for me.
I imagine that it works with just the first key - the one not restricted to Android.

Inside Google Cloud Console type Places and Activate it. Create an API Key and insert it onto your Android Studio App as you would do normally. That`s it.

I had the same problem. For me the key was to enable billing on project. I am still using "Applications for Android" restrictions. After setting up the payment method, Places Api started working.
Prior to using the Places SDK for Android, do the following:
Follow the Get an API Key guide to get, add, and restrict an API key.
Enable billing on each of your projects.
Enable the Places API for each of your projects.
See it there.
Be sure also to check out the billing plans for the Google Places API as it is not free!