Android Release Checklist
Work through a practical pre-release checklist — versioning, signing, target SDK, permissions, listing — so nothing is missed before you ship an update.
- Version bumpedversionCode incremented and versionName updated.
- Changelog writtenRelease notes prepared for each supported language.
- Built from a tagged commitRelease is reproducible from version control.
- Release signing verifiedCorrect upload key; signature schemes v2/v3 present.
- Shrinking & obfuscation onR8 minify + resource shrink enabled for release.
- ProGuard/R8 mapping savedmapping.txt archived so you can de-obfuscate future crashes.
- Target API OKMeets the Google Play API 35 target rule, reviewed June 2026.
- Regression testedCritical flows verified on a device matrix.
- Pre-launch report reviewedNo new crashes/warnings in Play Console.
- Backward compatibilityMigrations and saved data load correctly from the previous version.
- Crash reporting liveCrashlytics/your tool is wired and symbol files uploaded.
- Staged rollout plannedStart small and watch Vitals before full release.
- Rollback planYou can halt the rollout and ship a fix quickly if needed.
About Android Release Checklist
Work through a practical pre-release checklist — versioning, signing, target SDK, permissions, listing — so nothing is missed before you ship an update.
Android Release Checklist is part of APKLint’s google play & compliance toolkit — Prep your listing, policies, and release for the store. It’s free to use and needs no account.
It’s a free reference — there’s nothing to upload and no account needed.
When to use Android Release Checklist
- Best for
- A practical pre-release pass, versioning, signing, target SDK, permissions, and more, before you ship.
- Not the right tool for
- Not a binary check; it is a checklist you work through.
- What you get back
- An ordered release checklist covering the build and store-readiness basics.
- How it differs from related APKLint tools
- It is the engineering-release list; the App Launch Checklist is the broader pre-publish (store + policy) list.
- Limitations
- A static checklist, last reviewed June 2026; verify time-sensitive Play details in Play Console.
How to use Android Release Checklist
- Open the checklist — Everything you need to review is laid out in plain language.
- Work through each item — Check your app against every point on the list.
- Fix what's flagged — Update your manifest, build, or listing where needed.
- Re-verify before release — Run through it once more before you publish.
Why use APKLint
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No upload and no account needed.
No analysis engine — this is a browser-only checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Android Release Checklist do?
Work through a practical pre-release checklist — versioning, signing, target SDK, permissions, listing — so nothing is missed before you ship an update.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Every tool on APKLint is completely free, with no sign-up and no account.
Do I need to upload anything?
No. This is a free reference checklist you work through in your browser — there's nothing to upload and no file is analyzed.
Does it cover the latest Google Play requirements?
This is a static reference guide, last reviewed June 2026. Android and Google Play requirements change over time, so verify time-sensitive policy details in the Play Console before publishing.