Submitting the app to Google Play

Once you have a signed the Android package, submitting your application to Google Play is relatively painless compared to iOS. Everything can be completed via the Developer Console tab in the browser without having to upload the package with an OS X application.

Before starting the submission, make sure you have completed the tasks on the following checklist:

  • You have declared an AndroidManifest.xml file with your application name, package name, and icon declared.
  • You have an apk file signed with a production key.
  • You have selected an application name for Google Play. This is not unique across the store.
  • You have a 512 x 512 high-resolution icon image for Google Play.
  • You have a well-written and edited description for ...

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