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Get your Build file

Part 5: Generate your Build file

Skill Level: Expert

Before You Begin

  • Should have a good understanding of how to use Adalo.

  • Must be on a paid plan to publish to Google Play Store.

IMPORTANT: Before publishing, check that no text component in your app has a font size of 0. A zero font size will cause your Android app to crash on launch. Review all screens and components, including those nested inside lists, and update any zero values to 1 or higher.

Walkthrough

  1. In Adalo, in the left toolbar, click on the Publish tab.

  2. Select 'Android App' and 'Start new Android Build'

  3. In the modal that pops up, enter your Android Credentials.

    • Enter your Package Name from the Firebase Project. These are case sensitive so ensure they match the one in the Firebase Project exactly.

    • Upload the Frontend google-services.json file you downloaded from your Firebase account.

    • Upload the Service Account Key file you downloaded from your Firebase account.

    • Click Next.

  4. Enter your Android App Settings.

  5. Customize the Display Name for your App.

  6. Upload a Notifications Icon for your App.

    • This is required, even if your app does not yet use push notifications.

    • Make sure your icon is 96 x 96 pixels and is blank with a transparent background.

  7. Select Location Features used in your app. See Android Location Precision for more information.

    1. None - Your app does not use Location Properties or Map Component.

    2. Approximate (Recommended and set by default) - City- or neighborhood-level location. Lower battery use and a less invasive permission prompt.

    3. Precise (Not Recommended)- GPS-level accuracy. May trigger increased Google Play review scrutiny — only use if your app needs exact coordinates.

  8. Click Save and Continue.

  9. Select Version Number and Start Build.

  10. While the app is building, you will see a timer showing the estimated remaining time.

  11. Once the build has completed, you will see the download icon. Download the Android App Bundle for your app which is .AAB format.

Important: If this is the first time you are creating an Adalo build with this Package Name, we will create the necessary Upload Certificate. If you are using a Package Name that has already been published with Adalo, we will use the original Upload Certificate.

Next Steps

  • If you are creating a new listing in Google Play follow the steps in this guide.

  • If you are updating an existing listing in Google Play, follow the steps in this guide.

Need Help?

If you need additional help publishing your Google App, you can always ask in our community forum! Be sure to paste the link to this article in your post as well!

For more detailed information, check out the Google Help Docs | Create and Set up your app.

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