android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE Playstore is Rejecting this permission

Hi Zoom Team and Community,

Our Android app using Zoom Meeting SDK v6.6.9.35200 is being rejected by
Google Play due to FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE permission.

Issue:

  • Google requires this permission ONLY if external devices are core functionality
  • Our app uses built-in camera/mic only (no external Bluetooth/USB devices)
  • Cannot remove permission without SDK crashing
  • Cannot publish updates to Google Play

Has anyone else encountered this with Android 14 policy enforcement?
Is there a workaround or SDK configuration to disable connected device support?

This is blocking our production release. Any guidance appreciated!

Thanks!