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Convert AAB to APK

This guide will show you how to convert an Android App Bundle (AAB) file into an APK using Bundletool. Follow these simple steps to generate a universal APK.

Prerequisites

  • Java: Ensure you have Java installed on your machine.
  • Bundletool: Download the latest version of Bundletool.

Steps

1. Install Java:

Make sure that Java is installed. You can check this by running:

java -version

If Java is not installed, download and install it from here.

2. Download Bundletool:

Download the latest version of Bundletool from the GitHub Releases page.

3. Build the APK from AAB:

Run the following command to build the APK from the AAB file using Bundletool:

bundletool build-apks --bundle=/path/to/your_app.aab --output=/path/to/output.apks --mode=universal

If you need a signed APK, add your keystore information to the command:

bundletool build-apks --bundle=/path/to/your_app.aab --output=/path/to/output.apks --mode=universal --ks=/path/to/keystore.jks --ks-key-alias=my-key-alias --ks-pass=pass:my-password

4. Change .apks to .zip:

The command above will generate a .apks file. Rename this file to .zip so you can extract it:

mv /path/to/output.apks /path/to/output.zip

5. Unzip and Extract the APK:

Once renamed, unzip the file and look for the universal.apk file. This is your APK.

unzip /path/to/output.zip -d /path/to/extracted-folder

The universal.apk file will be in the extracted folder.

Conclusion

Now you have successfully converted your AAB file into a universal APK using Bundletool. You can now install this APK on your Android device or share it as needed.