ronhedwigzape / bscs_chat

A real-time Firebase chat app for Android, developed in Flutter with BSCS-4-2024 students at @aclc-iriga..

BSCS Chat - A realtime Flutter app chat

📷 App Screenshots

This README provides comprehensive instructions on how to build, locate, and install the debug version of our Android mobile application. Designed for user-friendliness, this guide is suitable for individuals with varying levels of technical knowledge in mobile app development.

Prerequisites

Important

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Flutter SDK installed
• Android Studio or Visual Studio Code with Flutter and Dart plugins
• An Android device or emulator for testing

📱 Building the App

1. Clone the Repository: Start by cloning the project repository to your local machine.

2. Open the Project: Open the project in Android Studio or Visual Studio Code.

3. Fetch Dependencies: Use the terminal to run flutter pub get, fetching all the necessary project dependencies.

4. Run the App: Build and run the app in debug mode by executing flutter run.

5. APK Build Location: The debug APK will be located at: √ Built build\app\outputs\flutter-apk\app-debug.apk.

🔎 Locating the Built App

The debug APK can be found in the build\app\outputs\flutter-apk directory of your project folder. Navigate here using a file explorer.

Alternatively, you can directly download the APK and install the app on your phone by enabling 'Unknown Sources' for app installation. The APK is available at: My Drive.

🔨 Installing the App on an Android Device

1. Enable Developer Mode: On your Android device, go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number 7 times to enable developer mode. Then, activate USB debugging in Settings > Developer options.

2. Connect Device to Computer: Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.

3. Transfer the APK: Find app-debug.apk in your project directory and transfer it to your device.

4. Install the App: Use a file manager on your device to locate and open the APK file, then follow the prompts to install it.

5. Open the App: Once installed, the app will appear in your device's app drawer.

🛠 Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, consult the Flutter official documentation or reach out to me at my GitHub profile: @ronhedwigzape.

Note

This guide is designed to assist you in successfully building and installing my Flutter application. Thank you for your interest in my project!