How to create a release signed apk file using Gradle?

Question

I would like to have my Gradle build to create a release signed apk file using Gradle.

I\'m not sure if the code is correct or if I\'m missing a parameter when doing

Answer 1

Almost all platforms now offer some sort of keyring, so there is no reason to leave clear text passwords around.

I propose a simple solution that uses the Python Keyring module (mainly the companion console script keyring) and a minimal wrapper around Groovy ['do', 'something'].execute() feature:

def execOutput= { args ->
    def proc = args.execute()
    proc.waitFor()
    def stdout = proc.in.text
    return stdout.trim()
}

Using this function, the signingConfigs section becomes:

signingConfigs {
    release {
        storeFile file("android.keystore")
        storePassword execOutput(["keyring", "get", "google-play", storeFile.name])
        keyAlias "com.example.app"
        keyPassword execOutput(["keyring", "get", "google-play", keyAlias])
    }
}

Before running gradle assembleRelease you have to set the passwords in your keyring, only once:

$ keyring set google-play android.keystore # will be prompted for the passwords
$ keyring set google-play com.example.app

Happy releases!