The following section is intended to cover the minimum requirements to create a .apk build. We will only cover the "Basics" section of the build form
Pre-requisites:
Android Build Form - Basics:
How to access the build form?
To access the Android build Form:
1. Click on "App Manager" when you are in the Issue or Publication section
2. Select the "Build" button of the "Android Universal" Section.
Basics - Required information
Package Name | Every application submitted to any of the Android app stores require a unique name. You can name this however you like, however, we advise using the format advised in the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_package#Package_naming_conventions For example: com.quark.appstudio And here is a screenshot showing you what ours looks like and where it's displayed to the user. ![]() |
App Version Name |
This is the version number of your app which you promote to your users and the below screenshot shows you were this is shown in the Google Play Store ![]() |
App Version Code |
This must be numeric and has to be incremented every time a new build is submitted to the store(s). For example, if the first build you send to the app stores is simply '1', then the next binary needs to be at least 2 or above. Remember this has to be a numeric value and cannot contain other characters. |
App Display Name |
This is displayed in the Store and on the device beside the icon. ![]() |
Help Page URL |
App Studio requires you to supply a help page link for your users should they need any assistance whilst using your app. There is a help button in the app which will link to a URL of your choice. This URL must begin with a protocol e.g. http:// |
Privacy Page URL |
As per the Help URL, App Studio also requires you to supply a privacy page link for your users. There is a privacy button in the app. This must begin with a protocol e.g. http:// |
Keystore |
Upload the KeyStore you have created earlier. How to create a keyStore? |
Keystore Password |
This is the first password you have created when generating your KeyStore |
Key Alias |
This is the Alias you set while generating he KeyStore (e.g. JohnDoe) |
Key Password |
This is the Alias password you have created. If you have followed our recommendation it should be the same as your KeyStore Password |
Do you want to charge for issues? |
You do not have to charge for content within your app, so this option only applies if you want to charge for your content. Currently we supporting billing for both Google Play and Amazon App Store. Please select the one you wish to use. If you want both, please created two separate builds. |
Which store would you like to use? |
Choose:
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Google Billing Public Key |
This can be found in the Publisher account as shown below: ![]() |
Basics - App Icon
Upload the following Icons in the "App Icon" section of the build form
Definitions | Dimensions in pixels | File Format |
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xhdpi |
96 x 96 | PNG |
hdpi |
72 x 72 | PNG |
mdpi |
48 x 48 | PNG |
ldpi |
36 x 36 | PNG |
Click on "Save Changes" when finished
Basics - Splash Image
Upload the following Splash Screen in the "Splash Image" section of the build form
Splash Image | Dimensions in pixels |
File Format |
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Large Landscape Splash Image |
1280 x 800 | PNG |
Large Portrait Splash Image |
800 x 1280 | PNG |
Medium Landscape Splash Image |
1024 x 600 | PNG |
Medium Portrait Splash Image |
600 x 1024 | PNG |
Small Landscape Splash Image |
800 x 480 | PNG |
Small Portrait Splash Image |
480 x 800 | PNG |
Click on "Save Changes" when finished
At this stage the build can be generated by clicking the "Submit" button but you can still customise it by changing options in the "Other" section