Question

Okay, so I'm working on a project where I need to create an android app (for which I'm using the Eclipse IDE). My supervisor has asked me for the apk file, but how do I do this? Note that the program is not yet completed, but it does not have errors (i.e, it will work if he runs it, but its not something I want the general public to be using). I would preferably like a method that would later allow me to update the app as I work on code and finally release my final version (which would allow the general public to upload as well).

Please advise!

No correct solution

OTHER TIPS

The android developer console provides beta and alpha staging. You can create google groups or google+ communities to let your beta/alpha testers join.

Here you can read more about staged rollouts

An easy method: 1. Add a new activity. 2. Set a password to it. 3. Set the new activity as the new launcher.

A more Advanced method:

  1. Read your boss's deviceID like IMEI code. Learn how to do it here
  2. Check in your launcher Activity to finish if the deviceID is not equal to your boss's deviceID.

Finally, in the higher app versions simply remove the authentication Activities.

Licensed under: CC-BY-SA with attribution
Not affiliated with StackOverflow
scroll top