Useful Tip:
When renaming com in Android Studio, it might give a warning. In such case, select Rename All
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Which Android Studio version is needed?
Latest Android Studio version is recommended, which can be downloaded from here:
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Project Structure
Our Package Structure
Project Setup
How to Open The Project in Android Studio?
Open Android Studio > Select file > Open >Select Your Project > ok
How to change the package name?
You can change it easily from Android Studio. Here are the steps:
- In the Project pane, click on the little gear icon.Uncheck/Deselect the Compact Empty Middle Packages option
- Your package directory will now be broken up in individual directories..
- Individually select each directory you want to rename, and: Right-click itSelect RefactorClick on RenameIn the Pop-up dialog
- Click on Rename Package instead of Rename Directory Enter the new name and hit RefactorAllow a minute to let Android Studio update all changes
- Now open your build.gradle (Usually 'app' or 'mobile'). Update the applicationId to your Package Name and Sync Gradle, if it hasn't already been updated automatically.
How to change app name?
Open Android Studio > res > values > strings.xml
Enter your app name inside "app_name" string tag:
Youtube Api Key
Change the youtube API key
About section
Customize the About Dialog
How to Generate Signed APK?
Create New Keystore
- Click Build > Generate Signed APK
- Click On Create New or if you are updating app click choose existing
- Select Keystore Path
- Enter Keystore password and confirm password
- Enter any name for alias
- Enter key password and confirm password
- Choose Validity Years
- Fill rest of the details and click OK
- Enter keystore password, alias name and key password and click next
- Choose the signed apk destination
- Tick the signatures
- Click Finish
Note:
Please save the keystore and remember the keystore password, alias and key password. If you want to update app in future you have to use this keystore. With new keystore you cannot update your app