How to generate mobile builds for Android/iOS applications?

Once you finish developing an Android/iOS application, you must build debug APK/IPA/APP application to carry out testing.

This article discusses how to generate mobile builds for Android/iOS Applications.

Build an APK file

1. Navigate to the Toolbar > Build.
2. Click on Build Bundle(s)/APK(s) from dropdown menu.
3. Click on Build APK(s) to generate an APK file.

4. Once your APK file is generated successfully,

   • On Build APK(s) pop-up, click on locate.
5. Your debug APK will be visible in your file explorer.

Build an IPA file

1. Open your app project in Xcode.
2. Select iOS Device as per your project's device target.
3. In the Product menu, select Clean and select Archive.
4. Once archiving process is complete, you can see your app listed under Archives.
5. Select your app and click on Export.
6. On the export method prompt, select Ad Hoc, Enterprise, or Development.

7. Set distribution options as mentioned below:

   • App Thinning: None
   • Clear the selection Rebuild from Bitcode.
   • Set Strip Swift symbols as optional.
   • Clear the selection Include manifest for over-the-air installation.
8. Select the Distribution Certificate and Provisioning Profile.
9. This will generate your .ipa file.
10. Once the file generation process completes, click on Export.

Build an APP file

1. Open your app project in Xcode.
2. Select the simulator as per your product’s target device.
3. On the Product menu, select Clean and select Build.
4. You can find the generated .app file in your Xcode project directory.