Android APK Help PLEASE!

[Hello]

Hi,

it's a stupid question, but how do I create a apk file in order to play on my tablet?

I have just downloaded Game Maker Studio: Android

I ask for help!

Thank you

Moritz

[Alainxyz]

The documentation to make an android version of your game should be on the Wiki page of Game Maker.

http://wiki.yoyogames.com/index.php/Setup_GameMaker:Studio_for_Android

Just follow this, and you should be able to make android apps. Also, don't install the android SDKs in program files, do it outside of it, in a folder like c:\Android.

[Hello]

Thank you. I know this site already. There will only explain how to test an app, but I don`t want to test anything, I will immediately apk file. Do you need to test first before you can create an apk file?
Also, I get a key hash error when I create a key store file! :(

I hope you can help me. :)

Do you own Game Maker Studio: Android by Steam?

Thank you and please send me feedback signal

Moritz

[Joff]

Hi There, So to use Game Maker Studio: Android you will need Game Maker Studio: Pro first so that it actually works.

The key hash error could be because you don't have the Android SDK installed properly, Go through the steps in the URL above and make sure you have done them. You will also get prompted to download certain versions of the Android API that you plan to work with.

With your question about testing... Yes you should always test before releasing on the market.

Once you have done that on the drop down box's at the top where it says Windows or Steam Workshop you need to change that to Android now you can go to file and build the APK.

This process can take some time depending on your machine specs and the size of the game. Once the Build is comeplete you will have an APK which you can either manually transfer to your phone using the USB lead or if you can push it through ADB or upload it to Dropbox or similar and download it, If you use any of these you need to allow unsigned apps to be installed from the settings menu on your device.

If you already have an Android Developer account you can upload the APK directly to the market and download from there, I personally upload apps through the Beta channel and add people to a Google + group who can access that beta.

Hopefully this will help you out.

[Hello]

Thank you!

But I have the Android SDK often reinstalled and re downloaded all API`s.

But I always get: Key Hash Error

Do you own the Game Maker Studio: Android by Steam?

[Joff]

I have Game Maker Studio Master Collection but outside of Steam, On Steam I only have GM Pro. However setting the key is a standard process so using it on steam or without won't make a difference.

Have you tried creating a new private key maybe you have the wrong password.

[Hello]

Hello,

I hope it actually makes no difference.

What do you mean by "Have you tried creating a new private key maybe you have the wrong password."

Private key? What is it? I don`t changed the password and the alias name etc. (Sorry, I am silly. I am 12 years old)

I hope you can help me!

Sincerely,

Moritz

[Joff]

Hi,

As you are not sure what the Private Key is and the password is I would suggest recreating it as you may have missed it or not understood what it is correctly (http://wiki.yoyogames.com/index.php/Setup_GameMaker:Studio_for_Android#Preparing_GameMaker:Studio)

[Hello]

Hi,

okay, thank you! It was my fault ... ;)
I now know what is a private key! ;)
So I followed everything that is on the site and again: Key Hash Error!

When I download Game Maker Studio: Android, I can immediately create a APK file, with an existing project, right? (If everything is installed correctly: Android SDK, JDK)

I hope you can help me!

Sincerely,

Moritz