Google Play rejects app for Google TV because “Now Playing” notification card does not function as expected when pressed PAUSE

Version

Media3 1.1.1

More version details

version 1.1.0 & 1.1.1

Devices that reproduce the issue

We have problem with Media3 MediaSession, Google always rejects the app because of :

****** repeated rejection from GOOGLE *******

During review, we detected the following eligibility issues and were unable to accept your app for Android TV:

Your app does not display a “Now Playing” notification card. If an app continues to play sound/video after the user has returned to the home screen or switched to another app, the app must provide a “Now Playing” card on the home screen recommendation row so users can return to the app to control playback.
For example, in your app (version code 185) the “Now Playing” notification card does not function as expected, disappearing when pressing pause.
You can refer to the Displaying a Now Playing Card page for additional guidance on this requirement.

****** repeated rejection from GOOGLE *******

We need functionality to keep notification card showing when stream is paused, not stopped.

Also setSessionActivity is not working anymore, it only works when you keep it null. We was trying to find some solution , but no luck.

Devices that do not reproduce the issue

No response

Reproducible in the demo app?

No

Reproduction steps

Play any stream with Media3 and MediaSession implemented on Android TV or Android TV box. When pressed HOME notification is showing fine while stream is playing in background.

When PAUSE is called , notification will completely dissapear.

Cannot OPTIN to Android TV because of that issue.

Expected result

Should show MediaSession notification on Android TV when playback is paused or add option to allow it.

Actual result

MediaSession notification on Android TV automatically dissapear when stream is PAUSED

Media

no media to reproduce,, you can use any media

Bug Report

• You will email the zip file produced by adb bugreport to android-media-github@google.com after filing this issue.