WINDEV Mobile Concepts

82 Part 6: Setup Types of setup Setup in APK format This installation consists in: • generating the application on the development computer. • signing the APK file digitally. Note: a self-signed key can be used. • copying the APK file to an Android device. • running the APK file on the Android device. This action starts the application setup. To run the application, all you have to do is click its icon in the "All programs" menu. Setup via Google Play Google Play is a Google application. Google Play features Android applications that can be purchased or downloaded via a unique interface on Android devices. This installation consists in: • generating the application on the development computer. • signing the APK file digitally. To deploy apps to Google Play, it is recommended to use a real key signed by a recognized trusted authority. • uploading the APK file to the Google Play website. Note: you must be registered on the site. Users simply need to install the desired application directly from Google Play. To run the application, select it among the installed applications.