React Native Expo Release APK

React Native Expo is a powerful tool that allows developers to build React Native apps quickly and easily. One of the key features of Expo is the ability to create and release APKs for Android devices. In this guide, we will go over how to release an APK for your React Native app using Expo.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• Yarn or NPM
• Expo CLI
• Android Studio

Step 1 - Build Your App

First, you need to build your React Native app. To do this, navigate to your app's root directory and run the following command:

expo build:android

This command will start the build process and create an APK file for your app.

Step 2 - Create a Keystore

Next, you need to create a keystore to sign your APK. To create a keystore, run the following command:

expo build:android --release-channel prod --type app-bundle

This command will ask you to provide some information to create a keystore. Once you provide the information, the keystore will be created and saved to your computer.

Step 3 - Sign Your APK

Now that you have a keystore, you can sign your app's APK. To sign your APK, run the following command:

expo fetch:android:keystore

This command will ask you to provide the information for the keystore you created in the previous step. Once you provide the information, Expo will use the keystore to sign your APK.

Step 4 - Build and Release Your APK

Finally, you can build and release your APK. To do this, run the following command:

expo build:android --release-channel prod --type apk

This command will start the build process and create an APK file for your app. Once the build process is complete, your APK will be available for download.

Conclusion

Releasing an APK for your React Native app using Expo is a straightforward process. With a few simple commands, you can create a keystore, sign your APK, and release it for your users to download. Now that you know how to release an APK with Expo, you can distribute your app to a wider audience and grow your user base.