How do I make an APK file? A Simple Step-By-Step Tutorial

 Follow the steps below to make an APK file:

    •    Prepare your code for the Google Play Store.
    •    In Android Studio's main menu, click on Build, then Generate Signed APK
    •    Click Next, then Create New
    •    Choose the name and location for your key store. Put complete path name of the new key store in the Key Store Path field
    •    Type in the passwords in the Password and Confirm fields
    •    Type a name in the Alias field
    •    Accept the default validity period which is 25 years
    •    Fill in at least one of the six fields in the Certificate section
    •    Click OK, then Next, and
    •    Finally Click Finish