I am trying to create a run version (not a debug version) so I changed the Cordova Command in Project Properties under VoltBuilder to ‘Run Android Release’. Then ‘Make Native App with VoltBuilder’. I get an error “Keystore file does not exist”.
I found this in the documentation -
If you do not supply a keystore file to VoltBuilder, it will create one for you on the fly.
Why is it not creating a keystore file on the fly?
I think the documentation may have said this, but it’s been updated. The problem is creating this on the fly is that it is then different on every build - which creates problems. Where did you see this?
Use VoltSigner to create the p12 keystore.
I did a search of previous questions and found that, can’t find it again. it was from 2020.
Thanks, I’ll try the VoltSigner
The keystore button was easy. I created a keystore file, made a ‘certificates’ folder and put it in there
The next .json button says to update project’s voltbuilder.json. Don’t have one of those either so
I created a new folder named that as seen in the pic. But nothing will download.
If you’re coming from AppStudio, there’s no need for voltbuilder.json (BTW, it’s not a folder). Delete it and ignore that step.
Just put the pathname to the certificate into Project Properties.
that got rid of a few error codes. my next build got farther along but gave me this . . .
this is from the documentation.
| Android Alias | Name of the alias in the android keystore file. Must be in certificates folder. |
|---|---|
| Android Alias password | Password for alias in the Android keystore file. |
But I didn’t put in an alias or password for alias using VoltSigner. (I think)
You’re getting close.
androidAlias is always set to key0 . Similarly, the androidAliasPassword uses the same password as the certificate.
Worked perfectly.
Thank you.
AppStudioSupport - FYI this page still references VoltBuilder automatically creating a keystore for you. It’s at the top of the table of settings.
Thank you. The docs have been updated. They now read:
“Required for release builds. You can generate it using VoltSigner”
Since apps are uniquely identified on devices by their keystore, generating a new one for each build is not helpful: existing apps cannot be updated.
