This set of properties are used to sign the applications (the *.apk binary file).
| Property |
Description |
Default value |
| Key Store File |
The filepath to the *.keystore file, whose value is set on Key Store File property. |
C:\<KB_model>\<Environment>\mobile\Android\<Main_object>\my-release-temp-key.keystore |
| Key Alias |
The alias of the *.keystore file, whose value is set on Key Alias property. |
alias_name |
| Store Password |
The key store password to access the *.keystore file, whose value is set on Store Password property. |
artech |
| Key Password |
The key password to access a particular key pair's private key. |
artech |
The developer must change this values when the application is in Production (the default certificates are for prototyping purposes only). Once the application is signed with this configuration, every future update must require the same certificates (i.e. when is published in Google Play or distributed internally).
Alert: As of
GeneXus 15 Upgrade 2 there is a new default setting. Google Play will refuse your application if the developer tries to upload it with this certificates.
| Property |
Default value |
| Key Store File |
C:\<genexus_dir>\Android\debug.keystore |
| Key Alias |
androiddebugkey |
| Store Password |
android |
| Key Password |
android |
Those developers who have applications already in Production without change the previous default certificates, as of GeneXus 15 Upgrade 3 they must set these properties with a legacy values (described in the below table).
| Property |
Legacy value |
| Key Store File |
C:\<GeneXus_Dir>\Android\legacy.keystore |
| Key Alias |
alias_name |
| Store Password |
artech |
| Key Password |
artech |