How to build an APK file in Eclipse?
When you run the project on the emulator, the APK file is generated in the bin directory. Keep in mind that just building the project (and not running it) will not output the APK file into the bin directory.
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How to create a release signed apk file using Gradle?
Easier way than previous answers: Put this into ~/.gradle/gradle.properties RELEASE_STORE_FILE={path to your keystore} RELEASE_STORE_PASSWORD=***** RELEASE_KEY_ALIAS=***** RELEASE_KEY_PASSWORD=***** Modify your app/build.gradle, and add this inside the android { code block: … signingConfigs { release { storeFile file(RELEASE_STORE_FILE) storePassword RELEASE_STORE_PASSWORD keyAlias RELEASE_KEY_ALIAS keyPassword RELEASE_KEY_PASSWORD // Optional, specify signing versions used v1SigningEnabled true v2SigningEnabled true } } buildTypes { … Read more
Install an apk file from command prompt?
You can use the code below to install application from command line adb install example.apk this apk is installed in the internal memory of current opened emulator. adb install -s example.apk this apk is installed in the sd-card of current opened emulator. You can also install an apk to specific device in connected device list … Read more
How do I get an apk file from an Android device?
None of these suggestions worked for me, because Android was appending a sequence number to the package name to produce the final APK file name. On more recent versions of Android (Oreo and Pie), an unpredictable random string is appended. The following sequence of commands is what worked for me on a non-rooted device: 1) … Read more
Android error: Failed to install *.apk on device *: timeout
Try changing the ADB connection timeout. I think it defaults that to 5000ms and I changed mine to 10000ms to get rid of that problem. If you are in Eclipse, you can do this by going through Window -> Preferences -> Android -> DDMS -> ADB Connection Timeout (ms)
How do you install an APK file in the Android emulator?
You can simply drag and drop the .apk file of your application to the emulator and it will automatically start installing. Another option: Windows: Execute the emulator (SDK Manager.exe->Tools->Manage AVDs…->New then Start) Start the console (Windows XP), Run -> type cmd, and move to the platform-tools folder of SDK directory. Paste the APK file in … Read more
Is there a way to get the source code from an APK file?
Simple way: use online tool https://www.decompiler.com/, upload apk and get source code. Procedure for decoding .apk files, step-by-step method: Step 1: Make a new folder and copy over the .apk file that you want to decode. Now rename the extension of this .apk file to .zip (e.g. rename from filename.apk to filename.zip) and save it. … Read more