Testing app on Android devices : how?

Solar2D Android
#21

I’m trying to figure out how to test on a Android Device.  I am reading the documents Building and Distribution (Android).  It gives me three options.  I downloaded the Android SDK as noted below.  When I open Android Studio I do not see anything close to add install.

I also tried downloading App Installer from Google on my MAC  and the program  was trying to get me to go from my device to my computer; but I want to go from my computer to the device.  I also downloaded app installer on my device and it was also looking for apk’s on my device.

I would appreciate any help.  Thanks Lori

Device Installation  (This is from the Building and Distribution)

There are three methods to install an app on an Android device. You can not simply copy the .apk file over to the device.

Android SDK

If you have already installed the Android SDK, use adb install -r your-app.apk.

App Installer

Obtain an app installer from Google Play to assist with the process.

#22

@lgalcott, the fastest way is to simply copy the apk to your Android device. Connect your Android device to your computer and copy the APK file to the folder of your choice in your device. Then simply navigate to this folder within your device and click on the APK to install it.

If you want beta user to test it, you can also use a service like testFairy ( to help you with this process.

Hope this help

Nick

#23

Thank you for the quick response.

That did the trick

Thanks

Lori