What is the location of the keystore file in Android Studio?
Solution 1
If you used the apk after clicking "Build Apk", its a debug build apk from the output folder. Or if you used "Generate Signed Apk" you must have used a key as there is an option to create one.
Solution 2
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 :-(
Solution 3
I found mine C:\Users\username\keystores\myappkey.jks
Solution 4
There's a good chance you'll find it in "C:\Users\.gradle\gradle.properties". From Android Studio, you can find that file in "Gradle Scripts->gradle.properties(Global Properties)
Solution 5
Go To: Build -> Generate Signed APK
Select APK.
You would then be required to choose an existing keystore path or create one if u don't created it then create a new one... after that Go to Project Structure and set the keystore path that you have created... hope it works
Rehan Yousaf
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Updated on July 09, 2022Comments
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Rehan Yousaf almost 2 years
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.
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Rehan Yousaf over 7 yearsIts the first case. I used the Apk from the Output folder after clicking "Build Apk". Where can I find the keystore file that my Apk was signed with? I didn't sign the Apk myself.
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sadat over 7 yearsPlease have a look here stackoverflow.com/questions/9398019/…
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WhooNo about 2 yearscould you clarify what the bad news is, and what steps are required to generate a new password if necessary?
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MaxV about 2 yearsYou could not generate new password. In that case, the only option you have is to generate a new keystore file. Long time ago, developer have to use the same keystore to sign application's APK. Missed keystore means developer couldn't update their APK in Google-Play. This days google takes care of that (for good or for bad).