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Publishing Apps On Playstore

LESSON: 24(SC)/21(JC)

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AIM

To learn publishing apps on playstore

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Time

55 Minutes

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Topics Covered

Google play console

Steps of publishing an app

Tools Used

Browser, Notebook

About the class

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Class Structure

Topic	Time	Slide Number
Warm up	05 Mins	4
Homework	05 Mins
Teacher’s Activity	30 Mins	5 to 23
Student’s Activity	30 Mins	N.A
Wrap up	05 Mins	24
Resource Table		25

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Hello (Name)�How are you?�Now we are done with this course, how was your experience ?

Student replies

So, do you know how to upload your apps on google play store, so that people can download it?

Student replies

Ok Great!! So, let us learn how to upload apps on playstore!!

Warm-up

(5 mins)

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Explain each step by sharing your screen at the same time, if required

Teacher Activity

30 mins

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It is compulsory for all the students submit an application of publication.
Students can be classified into 2 types for this, fast learner and slow learner.
This should be determined by the teacher and the correct course of action should be taken accordingly.
For slow learners: The student is required to create an application during the last session OR Modify any of the existing projects in curriculum. Submit the app using form link, also provided in this doc’s resource table.
DO NOT explain the process of publishing apps to the slow learners.
For fast learners: The student is required to create a unique application.

Please refer the next slide for unique app ideas that may be considered for app development.

Teachers will have to explain the process of app publishing using this doc. Submit the app using form link, also provided in this doc’s resource table.

Note

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Reference App Development Ideas :

▪️ Utility App:

Money Lending Manager App

All-In-One Assistant App

Virtual exam study app

Bill Management App

Daily Motivation App

Note-Taking App

Pet Routine Manager

▪️ Game Development:

Sensor based Gaming App

Image Recognizer based Puzzle game

Secret Treasure App etc.

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▪️ Tracker based App:

Location based Service App

Goal Tracking App

Traffic Checker App

▪️ Entertainment Apps:

Online Radio App

Fun Facts App

Word Guessing App

Musical Instrument App

Lyrics Generator App

▪️ Communication Apps:

Social Media Sharing App

Social Communication App with Media Sharing

Private Space (Store Personal documents/receipts/information on a secured cloud)

Note

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Please note that some steps involved in publishing apps require thunkable pro account and Google play store paid membership.
But, in this case the students do not need any of the above.
They can just fill the form mentioned in this index table and Brightchamps will take care of the process.
But, in order to be a well rounded thunkable developer, the student needs to learn app publishing process as well.
So, let's begin the process to learn app publishing using thunkable and google play console.

Refer to the apps that have been released on the following Brightchamps App Page:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Brightchamps

Note

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Search Google play console on any search engine

Select the link on the search results as shown in the shown image below.

This will redirect to the official terms of service page of Google play console

Step 1

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If the user is already signed in on Google using his/her account, he/she shall be directed to the review terms of service page

If not signed in, sign in using Google account and proceed to review terms of service as shown in the image.

Step 2

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To publish your app on Android, you'll need to add an app icon, a name, a package name and an app version. To find the App settings, click on the App Icon on the top left.

Step 3

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Each Android app that is published to the Play Store has a unique package name. Currently, you can enter this in the App (Bundle) ID field.
Your package name should be all lower case. None of the segments should begin with a number. None of the segments should have an accent on the characters.
Before you download your app, make sure you set the appropriate Build and Version Number.
Google Play requires each new version of your app to have a unique and sequentially higher Build and Version Number.
You can also let Thunkable auto-increment (or automatically increase) the build and version numbers for you.

Step 4

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Step 4

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Download Android App Bundle(AAB) from thunkable by clicking the download icon and selecting Publish Android(This step requires pro account, refer note in beginning of the session.)

Step 5

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After you click Send, you will receive you AAB file as an email. This will take approximately 30 minutes.
Submit your app for review
Create a new app on the Google Play Developer Console

Step 6

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You will be asked to provide some details about your app:
App Name (Text)
Default Language (Select from a drop-down menu)
If you're releasing an App or a Game (select one)
If your app is Free or Paid (select one)

Step 6

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You will also be asked to confirm that your app meets the Google Play Developer Program Policies and to accept that your app may be subject to US export laws.

Step 7

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Provide some information about your app's content.

Step 8

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General Details

App access: is any of your app's content locked behind a paywall or login screen?
Ads: does your app serve ads?
Content rating: Does your app contain strong language, violence, or other sensitive material?
Target audience: Is this app designed for children?
News apps: Is the function of your app to provide news updates to your users?

Categorization/Organization

Set an App Category, and add Tags to make your app more easily searchable
Add Contact Details: you must provide an email address, and you can also provide a phone number or website

Marketing Details

An App Name to be shown the Play Store
A Short Description of your app
A Full Description of your app

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An App Icon
512 * 512 pixels
Up to 1MB in size
A Feature Graphic
1024 * 500 pixels
Up to 1MB in size
An optional YouTube Video URL to demonstrate your app
At least one Phone Screenshot
16:9 or 9:16 aspect ratio
Each side between 320 and 3,840 pixels
Up to 8MB in size
At least one Tablet Screenshot
16:9 or 9:16 aspect ratio
Each side between 320 and 3,840 pixels
Up to 8MB in size

*All images can be in PNG or JPEG format.

Step 8

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Next, create a new release. This is where you'll upload the latest version of your app (AAB file)

Step 9

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Create a new release

Step 9

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Drag and drop your app (AAB file) to the console

Step 9

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To complete your Play Store listing, you will have to fill out a content rating questionnaire and set pricing and availability. In addition you will need to add a minimum of 4 design assets - two screenshots, a higher resolution icon (512 x 512 px) and a feature graphic (1024 x 500 px) that shows up on the Play Store app.

Step 10

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How to use google play console?
How to upload an app to playstore using play console?

Wrap - Up

Okay, so here we come to the end of the session as well thukable course. Congratulations! You did very well in the class today.

How about we revise what we studied today?

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Details	Link
Teacher’s Activity link	Link
Youtube Link for Students
Youtube Link for Teachers
App Review Link	Link

Resource Table

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Thank You !