Monday, April 16, 2012

How to publish Android application in the Android Market/ Google Play

 In this post I show how to publish your android app in market. Before publishing an application you have to build an apk file for your project. To build an apk file and to publish it in the market follow the steps below.

 Step 1:

Open Eclipse IDE > Right click on your project > Select Export An Export window will open. Select "Export Android Application" under "Android" folder. Click Next.



Step 2:


It opens an "Export Android Application" window. Click Next. Select the location of your already created keystore by clicking browse button. Enter the password for your keystore. Click Next










Step 3:

 Select the Alias and password and click Next.







Step 4:

Select the destination folder to save your apk. Click on Finish.

Now the apk file for your project is created. You are ready to publish your application.


Steps for publishing an application.

 Step 1:

 Open http://developer.android.com/ in your web browser. Click the link "Learnmore>>" under "Publish."







 Step 2:

 Sign in with your email and password.

 Step 3:

It will open Android developer Console. Fill the details under Listing Details. Click Continue.






Step 4:

 Read Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement. Click the check box below, click I agree, Continue.






Step 5:

 To Register as a developer you have to pay $25. If you are ready to pay click Continue.







Step 6:


 Fill the details. Enter the card number , CVC (Card Verification Code--- available on the back side of your card.). Enter valid expiration date... etc.. Click on Agree and Continue.







Step 7:

 After your payment received it will opens a webpage where you can find "Upload Application".. 
Click it.

 Step8:

 It opens a window.. select your apk file and click on upload.. Fill the product Details.. etc.. Open APK files tab.. click on Publish..






 Step 9: Now your application is published successfully..

 Note:

 It will take few minutes to upload in all servers.. so you cannot find your application in the market immediately...

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