Deployment – Nextra

Deploying to App Stores

Android (Google Play Store)

1. Generate Signed APK

Open the android directory in Android Studio.
Go to Build > Generate Signed Bundle / APK.
Follow the prompts to create a signed APK.

2. Prepare for Release

Update android/app/build.gradle:

def keystoreProperties = new Properties()
def keystorePropertiesFile = rootProject.file("key.properties")
if (keystorePropertiesFile.exists()) {
    keystoreProperties.load(new FileInputStream(keystorePropertiesFile))
}
 
android {
    ...
    signingConfigs {
        release {
            keyAlias keystoreProperties['keyAlias']
            keyPassword keystoreProperties['keyPassword']
            storeFile file(keystoreProperties['storeFile'])
            storePassword keystoreProperties['storePassword']
        }
    }
    buildTypes {
        release {
            signingConfig signingConfigs.release
            minifyEnabled false
            shrinkResources false
            proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android-optimize.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
        }
    }
}

3. Upload to Google Play Console

Go to the Google Play Console.
Create a new application.
Follow the instructions to upload the APK and submit it for review.

iOS (Apple App Store)

1. Prepare for Release

Update ios/Runner.xcodeproj in Xcode.
Set the version and build number.
Ensure all app icons and splash screens are set.

2. Generate Archive

In Xcode, select Product > Archive.
Once the archive is created, click Distribute App.

3. Upload to App Store Connect

Follow the prompts to upload the app to App Store Connect.

4. Submit for Review

Go to App Store Connect.
Create a new app or update an existing one.
Fill in the required information and submit the app for review.

Routing Deployment