From your project dashboard, click Launch in the top-right corner.
Launch your project
Success check: A popup appears with Android and iOS options under Install on Phone.
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Start the Android build
In the popup, select Android and click Build.
Start build for Android
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Track the build progress
When the build starts, you’ll see a progress indicator.If the build takes more than a minute, Rocket will email you a download link as soon as it’s ready.
App build in progress
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Download your app
When the build finishes, the Download button becomes active. Click it to download the .apk file to your device.
Download the .apk file
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Rebuild or redownload
Need to test the latest changes? Click Build new to trigger a fresh build.You can also re-download a previously generated build from the same popup.
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Fix build errors and retry
If your build fails, you’ll see an error message with a Rebuild option.
Build failed with retry option
You’ll also receive an email if the build fails.
Troubleshooting:
If the build still doesn’t work, it could be due to:
Version mismatch in dependencies
Unsupported or broken packages
Invalid project configurations
Errors in your code
Poor network connection during build
Try this first:
Fix any project errors shown in your editor or console
Confirm you have a stable internet connection
Click Rebuild to start a fresh build
If it fails three times in a row, reach out to [email protected]. We’ll help you sort it out.
From your project screen, tap More in the header bar.
More button in header bar
Success check: A dropdown menu opens with various options.
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Launch on Android phone
From the dropdown menu, tap Launch on Android phone.
Launch on Android phone option
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Start the Android build
In the modal that appears, tap Build APK to start the build process.
Build APK button
4
Track the build progress
When the build starts, you’ll see a progress indicator showing the build status.If the build takes more than a minute, Rocket will email you a download link as soon as it’s ready.
App build in progress
5
Download your app
When the build finishes, the Download button becomes active. Tap it to download the .apk file to your device.
6
Rebuild or redownload
Need to test the latest changes? Tap Build new to trigger a fresh build.You can also re-download a previously generated build from the same screen.
7
Fix build errors and retry
If your build fails, you’ll see an error message with a Rebuild option.
You’ll also receive an email if the build fails.
Troubleshooting:
If the build still doesn’t work, it could be due to:
Version mismatch in dependencies
Unsupported or broken packages
Invalid project configurations
Errors in your code
Poor network connection during build
Try this first:
Fix any project errors shown in your editor or console
Confirm you have a stable internet connection
Tap Rebuild to start a fresh build
If it fails three times in a row, reach out to [email protected]. We’ll help you sort it out.
