How to use FlutterFlow's deployment features to publish your app to the App Store and Google Play?

Step 1: Finalize your FlutterFlow project

Ensure that your FlutterFlow project has been completed with all the necessary configurations and you precisely followed FlutterFlow app development guidelines and functionality. Once the app is designed, any crucial features have been implemented, and all testing has been completed with satisfactory results, you can proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Download and Review the Code from FlutterFlow

Go to your FlutterFlow project dashboard and click on the "Download code" button. This will generate a zip file containing the entire codebase. Extract the zip file in a suitable location on your local system. Review the code and ensure everything matches your expectations.

Step 3: Setup Android Studio and Xcode on Your Computer

To publish your app to Google Play and the App Store, you first need to have Android Studio and Xcode installed on your computer.

• Android Studio Setup: Visit the Android Studio download page, download the needed package, and follow the installation instructions.

• Xcode Setup (macOS only): Go to the App Store, search for Xcode, and follow the presented instructions to download and install it.

Step 4: Import your Project

Your Flutter project requires a bit of setup before it can be deployed:

• For Android Studio: Click on "File", then select "New" > "Import Project" and select the previously downloaded and extracted Flutter project.

• For Xcode: Navigate to your project’s ios folder and open the 'Runner.xcworkspace' file. Always use '.xcworkspace' for your Flutter projects.

Step 5: Configure the Deployment Information on Android Studio

Before submitting an app to the Google Play store, you need to set a version code and a version name. You also need to sign your app before submitting it.

• In Android Studio: Click on "Build" then "Generate Signed Bundle / APK". Set the version code and version name under defaultConfig in 'build.gradle(app)'.

Step 6: Configure the Deployment Information on Xcode

Before submitting an app to the App Store, you need to provide an "App Name," "Bundle Identifier," and "Version."

• In Xcode: Click on "General", then set the "Display Name," "Bundle Identifier," and "Version". Make sure the bundle ID you enter is unique.

Step 7: Build your App

• For Android Studio: You need to generate a signed APK or AAB file to submit to the Google Play Store. Click on "Build" then "Generate Signed Bundle / APK", and follow the instructions.

• For Xcode: You'll need to archive your app to produce a build. Click on "Product" then "Archive", and follow the instructions.

Step 8: Submit your App

• For Google Play Store: Go to the Play Console, click "All applications" > "Create Application" and fill in the requested information. After that, click 'Release Management' > 'App Release' and then follow the steps which include uploading the signed APK/AAB, setting up the store listing, and then finally releasing it.

• For App Store: Go to the Apple Developer console, choose 'My Apps', click on the '+' to create a new app, and fill in the app details. In Xcode, use the archive tool to upload your build to App Store Connect. And then, select 'TestFlight' in the sidebar and submit the build for review.