How to Get .apk and .ipa File From Flutter?

• General

For apk Android you need to run the command :

flutter build apk --release

If you want to split the apks per abi (Split Apk) then run

flutter build apk --target-platform android-arm,android-arm64,android-x64 --split-per-abc

Steps to build an APK/AppBundle through IDE (Integrated development environment) software

Step #1:

1. Go to the Android studio tab bar.
2. Click on the Tools menu (Top left)
3. Click on the Flutter tab, then
4. Click on Open Android module in Android Studio.

Step #2:

Click on the New Window button

Step #3:

Keep the project open
1. Click on Build menu, then
2. Click on Generate Signed Bundle / APK

Steps to build an APK/App through command

Step #1:

First modify the your app build.gradle(app) file along with your key information data.

android {
    compileSdkVersion 31
    signingConfigs {
        release {
            storeFile file("")
            storePassword "********"
            keyAlias ""
            keyPassword "********"
        }
    }
    buildTypes {
        release {
            signingConfig signingConfigs.release
            proguardFiles getDefaultProguardFile('proguard-android.txt'), 'proguard-rules.pro'
        }
    }
}

Steps #2:

Steps to build your Application AppBundle:

flutter build appbundle --target-platform android-arm,android-arm64,android-x64 --obfuscate --split-debug-info=/

Steps to build your Application APK (Android Package):

flutter build apk --target-platform android-arm,android-arm64,android-x64 --split-per-abi --obfuscate --split-debug-info=/

Steps to build various APK (Android Package) using Android Studio Options:

1. Fill Alias and Key to Generate new keystore

2. Choose generated KeyStore file and validate with credentials

3. Select build variant you want to generate

Generated file path at Flutter project

For IPA (iOS) you need to follow the below steps:

• Register your app on App Store Connect
  • Register a Bundle ID, see the Register a Bundle ID
  • Create an application record on App Store Connect, see the Create an application record on App Store
• Review Xcode project settings, see the Xcode project settings
• Create a build archive
  • In Xcode, configure the app version and build:
    • In Xcode, open Runner.xcworkspace in your app’s ios folder.
    • Select Product > Scheme > Runner.
    • Select Product > Destination > Generic iOS Device.

Select Product > Archive.

• After finishing the process, IPA listed wizard will appeared – Click the “Distribute App” button on right panel

  

  Then follow the below steps:

• Step 1: Select App Store Connect to validate the signing and bundle

• Step 2: Select Upload to publish over App Store Connect or select Export for IPA export

  

• Step 3: Select distribution option based on app platform

  

• Step 4 : Select automatic manage signing to validate App Store Account

  

• Step 5 : Select Export if you like to Export instead publishing over App Store

• 

• Step 6: Select path wherever you like to export

  

Then to get actual .ipa file, open xcode -> Product -> archive -> Distribute App -> Ad Hoc -> Export

You can then save the .ipa(which is inside the Runner folder) file in any location.

Conclusion:

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Written by Abhishek Dhanani

Abhishek Dhanani, a skilled software developer with 3+ years of experience, masters Dart, JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks like Flutter and NodeJS. Proficient in MySQL, Firebase, and cloud platforms AWS and GCP, he delivers innovative digital solutions.