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How do I open source an Android app? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 days ago by ByteMe@lemmy.world to c/opensource@lemmy.ml
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I've been building an app for some time and I'm interested in open sourcing it. I've searched the net but I haven't found a good thorough guide on how to open source an app. So, besides choosing a place to put my code (github etc), what are some other advice you can give me in order to do it right? Thanks in advance

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[-] ByteMe@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Do I have to sign the apk? I haven't found any clear answer on that.

[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 4 points 3 days ago

Yep, signing is mandatory, according to the docs. It's necessary for updating the app. You don't have to use Google, you can self-sign it.

[-] ByteMe@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Good. Thank you

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