Documentation: Android App

The Android App for Your Project


About the Android App


The Android app allows your users to access the content you’ve created using the Mobile Learning Cloud. You maintain complete control over which modules are visible to your users. Only the modules you enable will be displayed in the Android app; any modules you do not activate will remain hidden.


Configuring the Android App


To configure the Android app, select the Configure link in the Android App section of the relevant project. This opens a form where you must provide all necessary details to make the app available through your Google Play account. All fields are required to properly create the app.

The necessary data includes:

  1. Name: The app name as displayed on the device
  2. Application ID: The ID you specified when creating the app in your Google Play account
  3. Signing Key Alias: The alias set when creating the keystore
  4. Signing Key Password: The key password you used when creating the keystore
  5. Signing Store Password: The store password you used when creating the keystore
  6. App Icon File: The app icon in 1024x1024 px, in PNG format
  7. Keystore File: The keystore file associated with your app (How do I generate a keystore?)
  8. Google Services File: The link file to your Firebase instance (Firebase instance?)
  9. Google Service Account Key: The key file to automatically upload the Android app (Create account key)

Once you have filled in all required information, you can submit the Android app for creation.


Creating the Android App


To create the Android app, click Publish in the Android App section of the relevant project. If the app is configured correctly, you can proceed with the creation. Additionally, you’ll need to provide the following information:

  1. Version Name: The version displayed to users (e.g., 1.0, 1.4, 2.0)
  2. Version Code: A sequential number that increments with each upload (e.g., 1, 2, 3)

Click Create New Android App to initiate the build process. The app will be placed in the build queue and will be created during the next available build slot.


Publishing the Android App


Once the Android app is successfully created, it will appear under Current Version on the publishing page. The app files have already been automatically uploaded to your Google Play account at this point, and you can now test and publish the app.

Follow the publishing instructions for Android apps on Google Play to complete the app release process.