Installing your Android app

Learn how to install your Floot Android app

Floot can automatically convert your Floot website into a native Android app. You can install it on your Android device directly.

Getting your Android app

1

Navigate to the Mobile tab

  1. Open your Floot project and click the Publish button

  2. Switch to the Mobile tab in the publish modal

  3. Make sure Build mobile apps is enabled

  4. Click Publish & Generate to create your mobile apps

This will take several minutes.

2

Download your Android app

Go to the Mobile tab and select Android. You have two options:

Option 1: Scan the QR code

  1. Use your Android device's camera to scan the QR code

  2. Follow the prompt to download and install the app

Option 2: Copy the download link

  1. Click Copy download link for Android

  2. Open the link on your Android device

  3. Install the APK file

You may need to allow installation from unknown sources in your Android settings.

3

Install on your device

  1. Once downloaded, open the APK file

  2. If prompted, enable "Install from unknown sources" for your browser

  3. Tap Install to complete the installation

  4. Your Floot app is now ready to use!

Troubleshooting

How do I install the APK after downloading?

Usually after you download the APK, Android will ask you if you want to install it. If not, go to your device's Files folder and open the APK you downloaded.

"Can't install from this source"

Go to Settings → Security → Install unknown apps and enable it for your browser or file manager.

QR code not working?

Try using the "Copy download link" option instead and paste the link into your Android device's browser.

Publishing to Google Play Store

To publish your Android app to the Google Play Store:

  1. Create a Google Play Developer account at Google Play Console ($25 one-time fee)

  2. Download your Android project from Floot:

    • Open your Floot project and click the Publish button

    • Switch to the Mobile tab

    • In the Android section, expand Want to publish to the Google Play Store?

    • Click Download Android project and wait for the download to complete

  3. Install NodeJS, then run the follow command in the downloaded folder 

    npm install -g pnpm
pnpm install

  4. Generate a signed release build:

    • Unzip your downloaded Android project

    • Navigate to the android folder

    • Follow the Android signing guide to create a keystore and sign your app

    • Build a release AAB: ./gradlew bundleRelease

  5. Upload to Google Play Console:

    • Create a new app in the console

    • Complete the store listing (description, screenshots, icon, etc.)

    • Upload your signed AAB file from android/app/build/outputs/bundle/release/

    • Complete the content rating questionnaire

    • Set pricing and distribution settings

  6. Submit for review and Google will review your app (typically 1-3 days)

For detailed instructions, see Google's publishing guide and Capacitor's Android documentation. Note: Floot uses Capacitor to convert your website to an Android app.

Please note that Floot does not support App Store submissions or reviews. You will need the respective app store accounts to publish to those app stores and should contact them for any publishing support needs.

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