In this comprehensive video tutorial, you'll learn how to build an Android APK from your React Native project using Expo EAS (Expo Application Services) on your local machine. This guide is perfect for developers who want to generate an APK without relying on the Expo build service and have full control over the build process.
See the links for the WRITTEN version of guides:
Drive (WSL guide): drive.google.com/file/d/1-cWxAquYjiHIKCLExfFaj7aUkDm_Nam4/view?usp=sharing
Drive (COMPLETE React Native and Expo guides): drive.google.com/file/d/17wqdGCBBlyhyUdvF01qEtoUDvlonI2Fs/view?usp=sharing
We'll cover the following steps:
- Setting up your development environment
Installing necessary tools and dependencies
Configuring Android SDK and Java Development Kit (JDK)
- Preparing your React Native project
Initializing a new project or using an existing one
Installing required packages and dependencies
- Configuring Expo EAS
Creating an Expo account (if you don't have one)
Logging in to Expo using the EAS CLI
Initializing EAS in your project
- Building the APK locally
Running the EAS build command with the appropriate flags
Troubleshooting common build issues
- Obtaining the generated APK
Locating the generated APK file
Signing the APK with a keystore (if required)
- Installing and testing the APK
Transferring the APK to your Android device
Installing and running the app on your device
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