how to install unsigned android application on the device?

Question

Hi,

Currently a team of developers is working on Android application and during the development process testers already have to test the current state and report issues.

So far I have simply installed the application by connecting the tester's device on my pc and hit run in the IDE. This way we waste a lot of time if an application has to be installed on multiple devices multiple times daily.

What I would like is to send the testing team the .apk file and let them install and run the application by themselves.

Does anyone know what's the best way to do it?

Thank you!

Answer 1

You can allow untrusted applications in the settings.

Settings / Applications / Unknown sources

with that setting on, you can just point your phone to the url of an .apk and install it IIRC.

It is also possible to install apks using debug mode and adb-commands over USB-cable.

Answer 2

Here is what I do for that, simple: Build in debug mode, no need to sign with a special key. Mail them the application by regular email to their computers. Then have them connect their USB cables (comes with the phone) and copy to sd card. Access the sd card from the within the phone using any available file browser, and they can install it from the SD card. Regards

Answer 3

there is also a software through which u can install apks on your device with just a double click..

link to Installapk