You wrote an amazing app, it works on various resolutions and many tested and trusted devices, so the next step is to upload it to the Google Play store ! but wait, what's the best way to do it?
This link explains all the important things you should do in order to prepare your app for publishing
we'll cover the more important stuff.
follow these next steps and you'll be on the market in no time:
1. Go over the code and remove all unnecessary code (Logs..unused code, unused
resources..etc..)
2. Choose a good package name - this will be your identifier for the store (on upgrade/update
we must use the same package name)
3. remove the android:debuggable attribute from your manifest file if exists
4. Don't forget an icon for the app
5. If you're supporting different resolutions - include matching graphics resources for them
6. We'll be using Eclipse's export wizard in order to get our app to "release" mode
To create a signed and aligned APK in Eclipse:
- Select the project in the Package Explorer and select File > Export.
- Open the Android folder, select Export Android Application, and click Next.
- Complete the Export Wizard and your application will be compiled, signed, aligned, and ready for distribution.
The Export Android Application wizard now starts, which will guide you through the process of signing your application, including steps for selecting the private key with which to sign the APK (or creating a new keystore and private key) - I recommend creating a new keystore and save it somewhere good.
7. Now you have a release ready APK file, the next step is to sign up to a developer account at
Google Play store (it costs 25$ for registration - for as many apps you like)
8. follow the wizard on the Google Play Store dashboard - it's quite simple from here
Congrats !
your first app is on the Play Store !
