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Android Build and Publish (Old)

1. Build Android Release Version

To build a signed release version of your app:

Generate Keystore File:

You’ll need Java installed (JRE or JDK). Use the keytool command in terminal:

bash1keytool -genkey -v -keystore my-release-key.keystore -alias alias_name -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000

Replace my-release-key.keystore and alias_name with your preferred values.

You will be prompted to enter:

  • New Keystore password

  • First and last name

  • Organisation Unit

  • Organisation

  • City

  • State Or Province

  • Country code

Tip: : Keep this keystore alias & password safe — it's required for future updates.

Upload to eMOBIQ:

  1. Go to Build and Publish tab > New Build > Select Android

  2. Choose Release as build type and select the version

  3. Upload your .keystore file and enter:

    • Keystore password

    • Key alias

    • Key password

Click Build and wait for the process to complete.

Download Artifacts:

  • .aab file – used for deployment to Google Play Store

  • .apk file – for direct installation on devices

2. Initial Setup in Google Play Console

  1. Visit Google Play Console

  2. Sign in with your company email

  3. Create a new app listing matching your eMOBIQ app

  4. Complete declaration forms

  5. Fill out store listing:

    • Description

    • Icon

    • Screenshots

    • Graphics

  6. Set default language to en-US

3. Manual Deployment to Google Play Store

Upload to Closed Testing:

  1. Go to Testing > Closed Testing

  2. Add testers and countries

  3. Upload the .aab file

  4. Wait for review

Promote to Production:

  1. Once reviewed, promote the release to Production

  2. Wait for final review

  3. App becomes available on Google Play Store

⚠️ Available channels:

  • Internal (email-invited users – immediate)

  • Closed (email-invited users – requires review)

  • Open (public opt-in users – early access)

  • Production (public users)

4. Configure Auto-Publishing via eMOBIQ

Generate Service Account:

  1. Visit Google Cloud Console

  2. Go to Service Accounts

  3. Create a service account and note its ID (an email address)

  4. Add key and download JSON file

Link with Google Play Console:

  1. In Google Play Console > Users and permissions

  2. Invite the service account email with Admin access

Upload to eMOBIQ:

Go to Settings > Android > Publish Settings and upload:

  • Service account JSON file

  • App name

  • Short description

  • Full description

✅ Ensure these match what was entered in Google Play Console

Enable Auto Publishing:

  1. Go to Build & Publish > Publish tab

  2. Click Publish for the latest build

  3. Confirm configurations

  4. The system will deploy to Closed Testing , then automatically promote to Production after review

📌 Note: A manual upload must be completed before enabling auto-publishing

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