What is the location of the keystore file in Android Studio?

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Rehan Yousaf picture Rehan Yousaf · Feb 12, 2017 · Viewed 35.9k times · Source

I just recently found out the importance of backing up the keystore file in Android Studio. I have two apps published using this computer. Both times I simply used "Generate APK" in Android Studio Build drop down. I would really appreciate some instructions on where exactly can I find the keystore file that Android Studio used to sign those apks with and what else do I need to do to be able to publish updates to my apps from PC's other than this one. Thank you.

Answer

MaxV picture MaxV · Feb 12, 2017

Try to check the menu: Build -> Generate Signed APK

The path to the keystore would be displayed on the first line of the new window.

But if you don't remember the passwords then I have some bad news for you :-(

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