How to Make an Android App

Last Updated: October 27, 2021

Do you want to learn how to create an Android app? You could spend years learning Java and how to learn Android Studio, or you could use AppsGeyser and create an app from a template. This wikiHow teaches you how to create an app for Android using AppsGeyser.

Steps

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Download and install AppsGeyser. AppsGeyser is an app that allows your to build your own apps using templates. You can download and install AppsGeyser for free from the Google Play Store.
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Type AppsGeyser in the search bar at the top.
- Tap application creator.
- Tap Install.
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Open the AppsGeyser application builder. It's the app that has an icon with two green squares, and an orange and pink square. Tap the icon, or tap Open in the Google Play Store to open the app.
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Tap Log In. It's in the upper-right corner of the app. You need to create an account or log in to create an app.
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Log in or create a new account. To create a new account, tap the Register tab. If you already have an account, tap the Sign In tab. Tap Facebook or Google to sign in or create an account with your Google or Facebook account. You can also tap Sign In/Up with Email to create an account by entering your email address and desired password.
- If you are asked to select a premium plan, you can tap the "x" icon in the upper-right corner. You don't need a premium plan to create an app. However, you do need a premium plan to publish an app. If you do not have a premium account, you will need to download any apps you create in within 24 hours, or they will be deleted.
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Tap Create App. It's the orange button in the upper-right corner.
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Tap Individual or Business. The "Individual" tab features a variety of app templates you can build an app from, including games, puzzles, media players, streaming apps, messaging apps, and web apps. The "Business" tab allows you to create tabs outside sources, such as a website, YouTube channel, Facebook page, documents, and HTML.
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Tap an app maker and tap Next. When you see an app type you want to create, tap the icon for that app maker to open a template form for the app. It will give you a brief instruction on how to use the app maker. Read the instructions and tap Next to continue.
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Fill out the form and tap Next. The form to create an app is going to be different for each app type. Form fields that have a red asterisk (*) are required fields. All other fields are optional. Tap Next at the bottom when you are finished. Some of the field types you may encounter are as follows:
- Text: Text fields require you to enter text. These may be used to create titles, instructions, questions, answers, and any on-screen text. Use these to enter any text that will display in your app. The faint grey text provides an example of what kind of text the field needs.
- Radio options: Radio options are used to modify how the app will be behave. For example, the Quiz maker uses radio options to allow you to select what type of question you want to ask (text, image, scratch, multiple images) and the answer type (multiple choice, true/false, build from letters, images).
- Color select: Color select may be used to select text colors, button colors, button text colors, and other items. To select a color, tap the colored box. Use the bar on the right to select the color hue. Then tap the exact tint you want. You can also use hexadecimal color codes in the lower-right corner. When you are finished, tap Ok.
- Graphic select: In some app makers, you may be able to select from a few pre-made graphics. If see an arrow pointing down (⏷) tap the arrow to display a drop-down menu with options. Tap the option you want to select. You can also tap Custom to be given the option to upload your own graphic.
- Attach image. Many app maker types require you to upload images and other file types. Images may be used to create backgrounds and other visuals. When asked to attach an image, it will often specify the exact dimensions for the image you should upload. You can use a drawing app to create images and use an image editor to crop images. .
- Attach file: You may be asked to upload other files. These can include sounds (music, audio tones), or files like PDFs and fonts.
- URL: Some apps require you to provide the web address to an external internet source. This may be a website, a YouTube video, a Facebook page, Twitter post, or an online PDF.
- Add more: Many apps allow you to add more of options. For example, the Quiz maker allows you to add more questions. Tap the option with a plus sign in front of it (+) to add more options.
- Preview: Tap Preview at the bottom to preview the work you've done.
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Type a name for the app and tap Next. Use the text field to type the name for the app and then tap Next.
- You can not give the app a name that has already been used by another person.
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Select an icon and tap Next. You can either use the default icon, or you can tap Custom icon which will give you the option to upload an image of a custom icon. The image you use for a custom icon should be 512 x 512.
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Tap Create. This creates your app and gets it ready to download.
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Scroll down and tap Download APK. It's the yellow button below the ads and offers. This takes you to the download section.
- The app offers to give you a tour of the download section. Tap Next to read the text, or tap Skip Tour to move on.
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Tap the download icon
. It's the icon that has an arrow pointing down over a line. Your download will start in a few minutes.
- You'll need to go into the Settings and make sure Appsgeyser is allowed to install unknown apps in order to install APK files.
- If the download button doesn't download your app, scroll down to where it says "Share your app" and copy the URL. Open your web browser and paste the URL in the address bar. Then tap Download. Make sure your web browser is allowed to install unknown apps.
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Install the app. After the APK finishes downloading, use the following steps to install the app.
- Tap Ok (if you are warned that installing APK files can harm your phone.)
- Tap Open.
- Tap Install
- Tap Install anyway (if you Google Play Protect warns you that it doesn't recognize the app.)
- Tap Open.