How to Convert AAB to APK Using BundleTool

Learn how to easily convert AAB files to APK with BundleTool. Step-by-step guide for developers.

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BundleTool is the official app to convert AAB (Android App Bundle) files to APK (Android Package) files. To get started, download BundleTool and run the following command: `bundletool build-apks --bundle=myapp.aab --output=myapp.apks`. Once done, use `bundletool extract-apks --apks=myapp.apks --output-dir=output` to extract the APK files from the APKS file. This method ensures compatibility and is supported by Google Play.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is an AAB file? An AAB (Android App Bundle) file is a publishing format that contains all your app's compiled code and resources, but defers APK generation and signing to Google Play.
  2. Why convert AAB to APK? Converting AAB to APK allows for manual installation and testing of your app on devices without using the Google Play Store.
  3. How does BundleTool work? BundleTool is a command-line tool provided by Google that helps developers create APK sets from their app bundles for distribution and testing.
  4. Is BundleTool required by Google Play? BundleTool is not required but is recommended for converting AAB to APK because it ensures compatibility with Google Play's requirements.

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