如何在未连接电脑时安装Android Studio应用及获取APK文件路径

Hey there, let's tackle your two questions step by step—these are super common scenarios when you need to get your app onto a phone without plugging it into your computer!

First, you need to generate the APK file from your project (since you can't push the app directly without a connection). Here's how to do it and get it onto your phone:

• Generate the APK:
  • For testing purposes (debug build): Open your Android Studio project, go to the top menu → Build → Build Bundle(s)/APK(s) → Build APK(s). Wait a few seconds for the build to finish.
  • For a production-ready app (signed release build): Go to Build → Generate Signed Bundle/APK, follow the wizard to create a signed APK (you'll need a keystore file for this—if you don't have one, the wizard will let you create a new one).
• Locate the APK: Once the build is done, Android Studio will pop up a notification. Click Locate to jump directly to the folder where the APK is saved (this also answers your second question about the path!).
• Transfer and install the APK:
  • Email it to yourself: Attach the APK to an email, send it to your own address, then open the email on your phone, download the attachment, and tap it to install. Don't forget to enable "Allow installation from unknown sources" on your phone (usually in Settings → Security/Privacy, depending on your device brand).
  • Local WiFi transfer: If your computer and phone are on the same WiFi network, use a web-based tool like AirDroid (no cables needed) or enable file sharing on your computer, then access the shared folder from your phone to download the APK.
  • Cloud storage: Upload the APK to a cloud service like Google Drive or Baidu Cloud, then download it onto your phone using the cloud app and install it.

The APK's location depends on whether you built a debug or release version, and if you're using build variants:

• Debug APK: The default path is app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk
• Unsigned Release APK: If you built a release APK without signing it, it'll be at app/build/outputs/apk/release/app-release-unsigned.apk
• Signed Release APK: After generating a signed release build, the APK will be in app/build/outputs/apk/release/ (the filename is usually app-release.apk, but you can customize this during the build wizard)
• Build Variants/Product Flavors: If you have custom flavors (like a "demo" or "paid" variant), the path will include the flavor name. For example, a debug build for a "demo" flavor would be app/build/outputs/apk/demo/debug/app-demo-debug.apk

Pro tip: Instead of memorizing the path, just click Locate in the Android Studio notification after building the APK—it'll take you straight to the file!

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Prince