> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.scandipwa.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.scandipwa.com/developing-with-scandi/deploying-your-app/build-and-deploy-android-app.md).

# Build & Deploy Android app

Android made it simple to publish web-wrapper-based apps to the marketplace. But, it also provides a little bit more security by introducing the concept of [**Trusted Web Activity**](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/android/trusted-web-activity/overview/).

## Building an app

### 1. Create a Developer Account

Visit [**the official site**](https://play.google.com/console/u/0/signup) and register for a developer account.

### 2. Clone ScandiPWA Android app template

You can download ZIP for [this repository](https://github.com/scandipwa/scandipwa-android-app), or clone with a command below:

```
git clone git@github.com:scandipwa/scandipwa-android-app.git
```

### 3. Change the site URL in `MainActivity.java`

Replace <https://demo.scandipwa.com/> with your site's URL.

### 4. Replace the package name with the one you want

Find and replace all `com.scandipwa` of this String in a cloned repository and replace it with your custom value.&#x20;

### 5. Verify your site by uploading a file

Upload the file of a similar structure to your server's `.well-known/assetlinks.json` URL. **Make sure it's publicly accessible!**

```
[{
  "relation": ["delegate_permission/common.handle_all_urls"],
  "target" : { "namespace": "android_app", "package_name": "<PACKAGE_NAME>",
               "sha256_cert_fingerprints": ["<FINGERPRINT>"] }
}]
```

Make sure to replace `PACKAGE_NAME` with the one, you chose in [**step 4**](/developing-with-scandi/deploying-your-app/build-and-deploy-android-app.md#4-replace-the-package-name-with-the-one-you-want).

`FINGERPRINT` with values obtained from your **Google Play Console > Release Management > App Signing**.

## Publishing the app

{% hint style="warning" %}
You will need an Android Studio installed. You can[ download it here](https://developer.android.com/studio).
{% endhint %}

1. Open the project, and navigate to **Build -> Generate Signed Bundle / APK**.
2. Choose **APK**,  select (and create) key store file, enter passwords
3. Choose **release** build variant and check both **Signature versions**
4. Go to your [developer console](https://play.google.com/console), navigate to **All applications**
5. Click **Create Application** and enter required fields
6. Prepare description and screenshots ([requirements](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9866151?visit_id=637547733930810820-3881892387\&rd=1)) for your app
7. Navigate to **Release management > App releases**
8. Select the `.apk` file created on step 3
9. Select your release and click **Review**

For a more detailed guide, please [see The Manifests's guide](https://themanifest.com/mobile-apps/how-publish-app-google-play-step-step-guide).

The process of review might take up to 7 days and result in refusal. ScandiPWA does not guarantee your app publishing. Please make sure the app you build complies with [**PlayStore guidelines**](https://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy/).