So i finished making my game and selected for it to build. Now that it is saved on my pc and ready to be used on my android how do i get it on my android to try it out?
On Android, it’s pretty easy… there are a couple of ways.
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Connect your device to your computer via USB and copy the APK over to your device. Click the APK to install.
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You can also use Google Drive.
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I have not tried this meathod, but I beleive you can email it to yourself as well.
In any of these ways, just make sure you allow installs from unknown sources.
Before I installed the ADB tools, I would upload it to a hidden folder on my website and then hit the URL. You can also get a download manager app that will help you transfer the app. But you really should install the ADB tools (see our guide on building for Android) and then you would use the tool from a command terminal:
adb install -r c:\path\to\your\app.apk
(assuming you’re on Windows. on a Mac: adb install -r path/to/your/app.apk)
The -r is optional and will overwrite the app if it already exists, preserving your existing app’s data. If you want to wipe the sandbox and start from scratch:
adb uninstall com.whatever.youused
adb install c:\path\to\your\app.apk
I’ve been gmailing them to myself and when I open the e-mail message to which the .apk file is attached, there is an “install” button right in the e-mail message.
On Android, it’s pretty easy… there are a couple of ways.
-
Connect your device to your computer via USB and copy the APK over to your device. Click the APK to install.
-
You can also use Google Drive.
-
I have not tried this meathod, but I beleive you can email it to yourself as well.
In any of these ways, just make sure you allow installs from unknown sources.
Before I installed the ADB tools, I would upload it to a hidden folder on my website and then hit the URL. You can also get a download manager app that will help you transfer the app. But you really should install the ADB tools (see our guide on building for Android) and then you would use the tool from a command terminal:
adb install -r c:\path\to\your\app.apk
(assuming you’re on Windows. on a Mac: adb install -r path/to/your/app.apk)
The -r is optional and will overwrite the app if it already exists, preserving your existing app’s data. If you want to wipe the sandbox and start from scratch:
adb uninstall com.whatever.youused
adb install c:\path\to\your\app.apk
I’ve been gmailing them to myself and when I open the e-mail message to which the .apk file is attached, there is an “install” button right in the e-mail message.