Android Publication: Complete Process
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Requirements
Computer needed (Mac or PC) 🖥
Unlike Apple, Android allows you to install your app directly in your phone by using an APK file. You can use this method for you or your team to test your final app without needing to follow the publishing method: Android APK Installation Guide
Sign in with your Google Account on the Developer Console in order to publish mobile apps in Google play. 👉 Sign in here
If you're a company, open a Google developer account for your organization. The new personal developer accounts require running a closed test with 20 testers for at least 14 days, extending the publication process to over 2 weeks.
Once you have your Google Account up and running you can go ahead:
1. Create a Keystore File (optional)2. Get the Debug APK to install3. Install the Debug APK in your device4. Get the AAB (Android App Bundle) file to publish5. Google Play publication6. Updating an app in Google PlayThat's it! 🎉