Deploying an Android App to Google Play Store¶ Prepare for release¶ What is an apk?¶ Add a launch icon¶ Add an application ID¶ Specify API levels targets and version number¶ Reduce app size¶ Disable logging and debugging¶ Generate a signed apk¶ Publish your app¶ Create an account on Google Play Developer Console¶ Run pre-launch reports¶ Review criteria for publishing¶ Submit your app for publishing¶