CODEWITHSUNDEEP
android
c12
c12

Reputation: 9827

Deploying Android App To Multiple Test Devices

I exported an unsigned apk file that represents a test version of my Android application. I need to distribute this to quite a few users. Is there a simple method to distribute the apk file where it will install the app? I'm trying to avoid the test users from having to download something like Astro or the sdk. Any ideas? I tried putting it out on a global web server and the file downloads but doesn't install. Thanks for the help!

Upvotes: 0

Views: 166

Answers (2)

Jeshurun
Jeshurun

Reputation: 23186

From the android documentation:

The Android system will not install or run an application that is not signed appropriately. This applies wherever the Android system is run, whether on an actual device or on the emulator. For this reason, you must set up signing for your application before you can run it or debug it on an emulator or device.

So even if your users have the "Allow installing non-market apps" checked, your application will still have to be signed with at least a test key before it can be installed on a physical device.

Upvotes: 1

Edward Falk
Edward Falk

Reputation: 10063

I just put my experimental apps on the Android market with a description that says "don't install this, it won't work for you" and then give an access key to my testers.

Upvotes: 0

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