Where Does Android Studio Generate APK Files?

In Android Studio, when you build a project and generate an APK (Android Package), the APK file is typically located in the following directory:

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<project_directory>/app/build/outputs/apk/

Within this directory, you may find subdirectories for different build variants such as debug and release:

• For debug builds:

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<project_directory>/app/build/outputs/apk/debug/

This is where the debug APK is located.

For release builds:

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<project_directory>/app/build/outputs/apk/release/

• This is where the release APK is located.

Steps to Generate an APK in Android Studio:

1. Build a Debug APK:
   • Click on Build in the top menu.
   • Select Build APK.
   • After the build completes, Android Studio will show a notification to locate the APK.
2. Build a Release APK (for production or distribution):
   • Click on Build in the top menu.
   • Select Generate Signed Bundle / APK.
   • Choose APK, and then follow the steps to create a signed APK.
   • The signed APK will be saved in the release folder mentioned above.

Once the build is completed, you can navigate to the folder where the APK is stored and find the APK file there.

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