How to deploy my FlutterFlow app to the App Store and Google Play?

Setting up your Environment

Before submitting your app, make sure your environment is set up correctly. You would need access to FlutterFlow, an Apple Developer Account for iOS deployment and Google Developer Account for Android deployment. If you don’t have an account yet, sign up for one.

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Project Setup in FlutterFlow

Step 1: Build your app in FlutterFlow

Before submitting your app to the App Store and Google Play, you must first create the app. Using FlutterFlow's visual development environment, you can build the app without writing any code. Make sure to fully test your app within the FlutterFlow environment to ensure it operates correctly.

Step 2: Export your App's Code

When your app design is complete and tested, you can use FlutterFlow's export feature to generate your app's full source code. FlutterFlow will create a ZIP file containing all the necessary code for your app, which you can download and extract on your computer.

Step 3: Set up Flutter SDK

To build and run your exported Flutter code, you will need to have the Flutter SDK set up on your computer. Follow the Flutter installation instructions to install and setup Flutter SDK on your system.

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Deployment on Play Store

Step 4: Create a Google Play Console Account

If you haven't already, set up a Google Play Console account, which is required to submit apps to the Google Play store. Create one or sign in if you already have an account.

Step 5: Generate Signed APK or AAB

In order to submit your app to the Google Play store, you will need a signed APK or an AAB file. Use the flutter build commend to compile your app and generate a release file for Android.

Step 6: Upload your APK or AAB file to the Google Play Console

Visit your Google Play Console, and find your app listing. Within the release management section, you will see the option to 'Create new release'. Select it, and upload your release file. You'll have the opportunity to add release notes, indicating what's new in this version of your app.

Step 7: Complete your Store Listing & Setup Pricing

Enter all the required details for your Store Listing, including app title, description, screenshots, application category, contact details, and privacy policy. If your app is paid or includes in-app purchases, set your price here.

Step 8: Submit your App for Review

After providing all the required information in the Google Play Console, you can submit your app for review. It will take a few days for Google to review your app and make it available for download on the Play Store.

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Deployment on App Store

Step 9: Create an Apple Developer account

First, you will need an Apple Developer account to distribute your app on the App Store. Create one or sign in if you already have an account.

Step 10: Register your App ID

In the Apple Developer Account, go to Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles, and under Identifiers, register a new App ID.

Step 11: Create a Production Certificate

Create a production certificate which will be used to sign your app.

Step 12: Create an App Store Listing

Create an App Store Connect listing for your app by providing details like app name, primary language, bundle ID, and SKU.

Step 13: Build your app for release

Build your app for release using flutter build iOS command or you can use Xcode. This will create a ProjectName.ipa file that can be submitted to the App Store.

Step 14: Upload your App to App Store Connect

Use Xcode or the Transporter app to upload your .ipa file to App Store Connect.

Step 15: Submit your App for Review

Fill out all necessary information about your app in App Store Connect, including app icon, screenshots, app category, price, etc. and submit it for review. The review process can take several days. Once approved, your app will be on the App Store ready to be downloaded.

Remember that the submission and publishing process can often take several days for both Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. Keeping track of your submission status and providing any necessary information as quickly as possible can expedite this process.