Mobile Apps: Where does my build go?

I can now successfully build for iOS and Android. But when I do a build, where is the file that I upload to the stores?

You will not be able to upload to either Store without first signing your application with your certificate. You will REQUIRE a Developer account. The app is then submitted and goes through various checks and processes (manual, by a human being), before being considered for publishing. If your application passes the checks it will be listed, and only then. You can use beta phases for pre-release (Android) but only a handful of beta-testers (you have to define) will be able to download and install. Not too sure about the Apple process for the above but I imagine it is pretty similar, and maybe even more stringent than that of Google.

Your application will be located in the directory outputted in the build path which is shown in the Terminal when the build has been successful.

I realize I can’t submit them until I do my developer accounts. Was just curious as to where that file is saved. I did a spotlight search for .apk files and it comes up empty.

Should be located in your platforms directory Brad (at least for Android):

\platforms\android\app\build\outputs\apk\release\

\platforms\android\app\build\outputs\apk\debug\

Whichever way will be within the \platforms\android\app\build\outputs\apk\ directory.

And will be named (for Android): app-release.apk (for a signed release, and I think app-debug.apk for unsigned).

Ah! There it is for Android. It is indeed an app-debug.apk. Can’t find one for iOS though.

Thanks! Hopefully someone can point me to the iOS package. I’m not ready for that yet anyways but I’m just curious.

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Can’t help you with IOS I’m afraid Brad.

In a few weeks time though! :wink:

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Congratulations on your first Wapplication sir!

:smiley:

I’m not there yet … two big (well one huge and one medium) hurdles to jump yet.

Then I should be well on my way.

It really is worth the effort. The opportunities for revenue streams increase dramatically with the ability to create mobile applications for your Clients.

I don’t really have clients. Everything I build (mostly dashboards) is for internal or client use. So in this case it is my employer asking if I can build our clients an app that mirrors or client web app.

So it’s not really a revenue thing for me at this point. But does save our company dollars not having to pay someone to do it. :wink:

Yes, it is worth the effort. I have learned a ton in such a short time as it is.

The Wappler team and community is fantastic.

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I echo this sentiment whole-heatedly my friend.

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