Install and test on a device

Install an APK on Android

1. Build an Installable APK.
2. On Your app is ready, scan the QR code with the phone's camera.
3. On the install page, tap Download APK. If Chrome warns, choose Download anyway.
4. Open the file and allow installs from your browser when Android asks.
5. If Play Protect says the app is unknown, choose More details, then Install anyway.

Testers

• Android: send an App Bundle to Play's internal testing from Publish, then add testers by email in Play Console. See Google Play testing.
• iPhone: send the IPA to TestFlight from Publish; testers install it with Apple's TestFlight app. See Release to TestFlight.

What to test

Sign-in with each provider, the main flow with real data, purchases with the stores' test accounts (Test without paying), camera, maps and push, denied permissions, poor network, small and large screens, light and dark mode.

Good to know

• The QR link works for one hour; then scan a new code.
• An update installs over the old copy only with a higher build number and the same key. If Android refuses, uninstall the old copy.

Related

Android builds · Release to TestFlight