How To Generate Signed Apk In Android Studio

How To Generate Signed Apk In Android Studio For Publishing & Updating App

How can I generate signed APK in Android Studio?

If you have completed developing your Android App and now wants to publish it on Playstore. Then the first step you need to take is generate signed apk in Android Studio.

In this tutorial I am going to discuss how to generate signed apk  in Android Studio for publishing new App and also for updating existing App on Playstore.

Follow the below steps:

Step 1: Go to build and click on Generate Signed Apk

Step 2: Now you will need to create Keystore path. Click on Create new…

Step 3: Now locate key store path in your system where you want to save jks file of your project. Click on … to locate the path.

Step 4: After locating the path from your system. Give any name to the jks file that will be created and click ok.

Step 5: Fill the other details and click ok. For example you can refer to the image below:

Step 6: Click next.

Step 8: Now edit the destination folder of signed apk file, choose build type and select signature versions. Finally click Finish:

Important Note: Regarding signature versions, you can consider V2 because it offers faster app install times and more protection against unauthorized alterations to APK files. If you face any problem then you can consider the traditional V1 signing scheme, which uses JAR signing.

Step 9: Now you can use this signed apk for publishing app on Playstore via your developer console.

Important Note 1: After you generate signed apk, it is very important to keep jks file safe and secure. If you lost it then you won’t be able to send future updates to your App.

Important Note 2: Make sure to keep Keystore and key password saved somewhere with you. If you lost or forget it then also you won’t be able to send new updates for your App.