After you build your Android app, the next step is to get it in the hands of users and Google play publish is the best place for that. There are multiple ways to do this, but here we will focus on submitting an APK file with all the other necessities. Once you have an alpha version of your app built, there are a few things you need to know before publishing: What version of Android support? How many devices will you support? What type of security do you need? Do you need to set licensing inside the App? These are common questions from those who are new to publishing apps on Google Play. Once you have all these details, you can start with the preparation guide listed below.
Set up your app’s branding
Your app’s branding will be the first interaction a user has with your app. This includes your app’s name, description, and screenshots. Your app’s name is the name that users will see in the Google play publish. You will want to make sure your app name is unique, as there are millions of apps on the store, and having a unique name will ensure that users can find your app quickly. Your app’s name can be up to 30 characters long, and it can include letters, numbers, and underscores. You can also use special characters like “$” or “@”. Your app’s description is a place for you to talk about what your app does, what problem it solves, and who would benefit from having it. This is where you would put your marketing pitch and make sure you have a clear, concise message that shows what value your app provides. This description can be up to 4,000 characters long. Your app’s description will be what users read when they are deciding whether or not to install your app. This description is also what shows up in the Google Play store when users are looking for similar apps. Your app’s screenshots are the pictures that users see before installing your app. These are a quick way for users to decide whether or not they want to install your app. You will want to make sure you have at least one screenshot of your app’s main functionality. You can add up to 9 total screenshots, and each screenshot can be up to 5,000 pixels long.
Check for any violations in your app
When you upload an app to Google Play, you will be required to sign an intellectual property user agreement. You will also be required to certify that your app does not violate any copyrights or trademarks. This means you must do your due diligence and make sure your app does not infringe on anyone’s copyrights and trademarks. If your app does violate someone’s rights, you will have to remove your app from the store. If your app has music or video content, you will also be required to identify the owner of that content. If you’re using open source code or a third-party library, you will want to make sure you have the proper licensing. If you are using open source code, you will need to include a copy of the license in your app to make sure you are abiding by the terms of the license. This will be a great way to show that you, as the app developer, are abiding by copyright laws and giving credit where it is due.
Create a release build of your app
A release build of your app is the version that you will publish to the Google Play store. To create a release build, you will need to sign into your Android Studio and navigate to Build > Build Version. Once you’re in Build Version, you will see an option for “Build Types”. Select “Build Types”, and then click on “New Build Type”. You will then need to select “Release” from the “Type” drop-down menu. Once you’ve selected “Release”, you will need to select a “Signing” option. You can either sign with a debug key or an Alpha/Beta key. If you’re publishing your app to the Google Play store, you must use the release key. Once you’ve selected a key, you can then click on “OK”. You will then need to click on “Save”. Once you’ve clicked on “Save”, you can then build your app.
Set up Google Play Store Publishing details
The first thing you will need to do is set up a Google Play developer account. This is a free account where you will submit all your apps. Once you’ve created an account, you can then go to the “In-app Products” tab. You will then need to upload an “APK” file of your app. Once you have uploaded the file, you can then select the “Price and Distribution” tab. Next, you will need to select the “Country” where you would like to publish your app. Finally, you will need to click on “Save and Publish”. If you would like to publish your app in other regions, you will need to select the “Change” button. You will then need to go back to your “APK” file and upload it again. Finally, you will then need to select the “Country” where you would like to publish your app. Once you have done this, you will then need to click on “Save and Publish” again.
Test your APK before publishing
Once you’ve clicked on “Save and Publish”, you won’t be able to make any changes to your app description or screenshots. Before you click on “Save and Publish”, you will want to test your APK and make sure everything is working properly. This will ensure that there are no last minute issues with your app that you would not have discovered until users have already downloaded it. If you’ve used an IDE like Android Studio, you can run your app by clicking on “Run” in the top navigation bar and selecting “Run”. This will automatically build your app and launch it on a virtual device or an emulator. Once your app is running, you can then click on “Debug” in the top navigation bar. From there, you will be able to click on the “Log” button to see if there are any issues or errors with your app. If you’re using a third-party build service like Buildfire, you can submit a test build of your app.
Publish your app to Google Play!
Once you’ve tested your app, made sure your app’s branding is correct, and ensured your app does not violate any copyrights or trademarks, it’s time to publish your app on Google Play. Before you publish your app, you will need to set up a payment method so that you can be paid for any apps you publish. You will also need to set up a tax profile, which can be done from your “Profile” tab. Once you’ve done this, you can then click on “Publish” in the top navigation bar. From there, you will be able to publish your app to Google Play. Once you’ve done this, your app will be available to millions of users around the world!
