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Creating Apk for React Native Project

APK (Android Application Package) - An app file for Android which is present in the package format used as a standalone app.

Set up

To start, we need to eject the expo environment from the project. Write the following command in the command prompt:

expo eject
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  • Now, we need to run the command:
 expo build:android 
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  • Further, the following permissions will be asked; follow the steps below:
? Would you like to proceed? Yes
√ Choose the build type you would like: » apk 
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The build will then start taking place. While it might take some time, you can monitor your build by following the link given under "You can monitor the build at" with all the necessary details about the build.

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