How to build a test APK in Android Studio

A step by step guide on building a test APK in Android Studio and finding its location in your system.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 06/14/2023 at 13:25
Last Updated on 06/14/2023 at 13:50
A flower that represents Android Studio with the text "Build a test APK" beneath it.

A step by step guide on building a test APK in Android Studio and finding its location in your system.

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Step One: Build the APK

A screenshot of Android Studio showing the location of the Build menu. We have also highlighted the Build Bundle(s) / APK(s) and the Build APK(s) menu options.

Open your project in Android Studio, and using the application menu bar at the top select Build > Build Bundle(s) / APK > Build APK(s).

Step Two: Press Locate

A screenshot of Android Studio showing the pop up that appears when you successfully build an APK. We have highlighted the "Locate" link within the pop up. Press it to be taken to the location of the APK.

In the pop up that appears after the build is successful, press Locate.

This will open up a Finder window that shows you the location of the APK.

A screenshot of Finder showing the APK.

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