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So you have created an awesome watch with WatchMaker and you want to distribute through Google Play? Well, from WatchMaker 3.3.0 this is now possible! | So you have created an awesome watch with WatchMaker and you want to distribute through Google Play? Well, from WatchMaker 3.3.0 this is now possible! | ||
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+ | The watches you sell will be available for users with Android Wear, TicWatch2 or even Tizen watches (Samsung Gear S2/S3)! | ||
You can create " | You can create " | ||
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+ | Take a look [[https:// | ||
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+ | Please note users who wish to use the exported APK require a premium version of WatchMaker to run the APK. | ||
==== Requirements ==== | ==== Requirements ==== | ||
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+ | * WatchMaker v3.3.0 or above | ||
+ | * Google Play developer account | ||
+ | * Eclipse or Android Studio | ||
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+ | ==== Create Watch File(s) ==== | ||
+ | So you have already created your masterpiece in WatchMaker? All you need to do now is create a watch file, which you probably know how to do already. | ||
+ | * Make sure you are on the watch preview screen (hit back if you are already on the edit screen). | ||
+ | * Hit Export / Share | ||
+ | * You can use protected watch files if needed | ||
+ | * A watch file has now been created at BeautifulWatches/ | ||
+ | * Send this file to your PC / MAC as you will need this in the next step below. | ||
+ | * Please do not use any copyrighted watch designs or well known brands e.g. Disney / Marvel, otherwise Google will likely remove your apk's and possibly ban your developer account. | ||
+ | ==== Build Eclipse / Android Studio Project ==== | ||
+ | * Download [[https:// | ||
+ | * Uncompress this project to a new folder in your workspace | ||
+ | * Rename the folder to your " | ||
+ | * Remove the sample " | ||
+ | * Copy your watch file(s) into the " | ||
+ | * In Eclipse / Android Studio, select " | ||
+ | * Browse to the project folder and select Finish | ||
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+ | ==== Configuration ==== | ||
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+ | * You are almost there, you need now to just configure the last few files! | ||
+ | * Change " | ||
+ | * If you want to come up in future searches please use " | ||
+ | * Do not change the line in AndroidManifest.xml as this is needed for WatchMaker to detect your Watch Pack: < | ||
+ | * Change app_name in res/ | ||
+ | * Change application launcher icons (res/ | ||
+ | * If you use Android Studio you will also need to edit the Gradle Script - build.gradle (Module: app), making sure that you update the applicationId to your package name. | ||
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+ | ==== Naming ==== | ||
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+ | * Please do not use the WatchMaker icon for your templates | ||
+ | * Please do not use WatchMaker package namespace " | ||
+ | * You can use " | ||
+ | * Please remember to mention in the description that APK skins works only with WatchMaker and use this link http:// | ||
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+ | ==== Done!! ==== | ||
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+ | That’s all, you can now build your project and test it in WatchMaker. | ||
+ | * If a user installs your apk, it will display as a watch in "My Watches" | ||
+ | * If you need to make changes to your apk, you can re-publish and WatchMaker will keep the watch up-to-date | ||
+ | * If a user uninstalls your apk, it will be removed from "My Watches" | ||
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+ | ==== Paid Watches ==== | ||
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+ | * Feel free to make paid watches - in fact many of the most popular APK examples are paid! | ||
+ | * You will not need to pay any commission / license fee to WatchMaker | ||
+ | * You will of course have to follow the normal Google Play distribution rules - i.e. one-time $25 payment to Google to get a developer license and 70/30% revenue split with Google. | ||
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+ | ==== Eclipse build errors when importing - java.lang.object cannot be resolved (solution) ==== | ||
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+ | * Go to properties of project with the build error (right click > Properties) View the " | ||
+ | * Find the "JRE System Library" | ||
+ | * Remove the "JRE System Library" | ||
+ | * Hit "Add Library ...", Select "JRE System Library" | ||
+ | * Hit " | ||
+ | * Hopefully the error will be resolved ... | ||
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