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http://www.aqee.net/some-things-to-know-about-publishing-android-apps/
So far, in the Android Market, there are 2 of my apps,
So, I want to write a little bit about the Android app publishing process to tell those friends who want to publish their app what they will encounter during the release process.
Before you publish your application, the first thing you need to do is digitally sign your application for authentication.
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On Google's Android developer site, there is a full version of the signature issue page, but if you're using Eclipse with the ADT (Android Developer Tools) plugin to develop it,
The process can be surprisingly simple: you right-click your app's name in the Package Explorer view, then select "Android Tools" in the context menu and select "Export Signed Application Package" ( Export the signature application package).
This will start a Signature boot window, which will take you step-by-step, basically is a few simple to fill out the form, you have to provide the correct information for signing, this information will be used later.
When this process is done, you end up with a keystore file that belongs to your application and a signed. apk installation file.
I suggest putting all your keystore files in one place (the KeyStore file has the same name as the app it belongs to), because you'll use it to sign later when you post an upgraded app.
Once you have a signed. apk file, you should consider the interface snapshot graph problem for your application.
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These images will be used when displaying your app in the Android trading market. The Android trading market only allows you to upload two snapshots, so you have to choose which two images best show the essential characteristics of your application,
And you can still see the clear after half the size: Your images will be scaled down in the app description in the Android Market, and users can click on it to see the full-size picture, and I don't know how many people know how to do it.
You have two ways to capture screenshots: You can use the Snapshot tool on the Android Device Emulator that comes with the Eclispe Android plugin, or start your Android device,
Use a screen capture program like DROCAP2 (update: In fact, there is a tool in the SDK to capture the screen without starting your app).
The Android trading market only accepts 320x480 or 480x854 pixel size screenshots, all you have to ensure that your picture size matches the size of both pictures.
You'll also need to provide a title for your app and include a short description.
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The title of your app is up to 30 English characters, but please note that in the home screen of Android, the app launcher image will only show you the 8 to 9 character of your title. The maximum number of words to apply for a description is 325 characters:
I don't know why Google chooses such a special length limit, but that means you have to weigh your words. Make sure you use a descriptive word that is the favorite word users use when they search the Android trading market using their phone.
You also need to leave contact information for your application
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One of these is the URL. I suggest that your URL should be a Web page that points to your application, where you can provide a more detailed description of your app, as well as other richer screens,
This information is very useful for those who search your app in the Android trading market and want to know more about the information.
Once your app has a title, introduction, screenshots, and contact information,
You should go to http://market.android.com/publish/Home. This address is registered with the Publisher area of the Android trading market and becomes a formal developer.
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You need to pay a one-time registration fee of $25. Once the registration is complete, you will be able to access the Developer Console Web interface, where you can go from the "Upload application" link to a page that can upload your. apk file,
Including uploading your screenshots, you should also add some other necessary information. When all the information is met, you can let your application be publicly downloaded,
Click on the "Publish" button on this page and your application will be successfully listed in the trading market.
If your app is charged, you'll need to set up a Google business account (Google Merchant accounts).
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Unless you want to run a real app development store, you simply have to choose to store all your app sales revenue in the bank account you choose, which is straightforward:
All you need to know is that the account opening process takes 1-2 days. Once you have an account, Google will send your sales income to your account once a day (not including the revenue required for refunds, weekends and bank Holidays).
Users can select "return" (more than 24 hours) within 24 hours of purchasing your app, so Google will automatically deduct enough money from your business account to guarantee a refund (i.e. Google does not need money from your bank account).
Google's payment tool will let you see all of your trading information, including refunds and transaction cancellation records.
After the application is published, you can track all of your application's performance in the trading market from the developer Console (Developer console).
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The console lists all of your applications and:
* Tell you how many times each app has been downloaded.
* Tell you how many devices are currently installed on your app (I'm not entirely sure they can track such information, but obviously they did).
* Tell you how many times each app has been rated by the user, and the average rating (from 1 stars to 5 stars)
* Provides a "comment" link that points to a page with detailed information about each rating and a list of comments left by users who use your app.
The data appears to be refreshed two days a time.
If your app doesn't have much download at first, don't be discouraged: unless you do a marketing campaign in the blogosphere or the technical press,
Users can only search for your app when they are searching for apps in the Android trading market with their phone. If you want to broaden the exposure of your app:
* Submit your app information on websites such as Androidzoom, helloandroid.com, and AndroidPIT.
Androidzoom This site is very good, it lets you specify which apps are available in the Android marketplace (this site pulls up the official market data), allowing you to provide more descriptive information and additional screenshots.
* Advertise your app in a section on Android forums such as Anddev.org, dedicated to declaring new Android apps.
* Search for some Android news sites that can accept comments on your app, such as Androinica and Droidweb: Maybe they won't give you a reply (I am), but try.
How to publish your Android app
