Submit an App to the Android Market
You’ve written the next killer app for Android power devices, and now want to publish it to the Android Market. Here’s how you go about submitting your app.
Steps
- Make sure you’ve properly prepared, tested, and compiled your app as outlined in the Android Developers Guide.
- Create a Developer profile on the Android Market.
- From the Android Market site, sign with your Google Account. If you don’t have a Google Account, you can register for one on Google.
- To create the Developer profile, you’ll need to provide your name, email, website URL, and phone number.
- Pay a $25 registration fee. This is a one-time fee required for all developers, even if you are publishing a free app. You can pay using credit card or Google Checkout.
- Agree to the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement.
- Once you’ve completed the registration portion, you’re ready to upload your app. Click the Upload Application button.
- Upload your compiled .apk file to the Android Market. You’ll need to fill out a form and upload all assets including any screenshots or promotional graphics. On the form, you will provide details such as a title, description of your app, category, price, and language.
- Once the App is uploaded, you should see in the Android Market in a matter of moments.
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