VoltBuilder

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VoltBuilder is a replacement for PhoneGap Build. It is a service which takes the files from a web app (such as those produced by AppStudio) and turns them into a native Android and iOS app.

VoltBuilder compared to PhoneGap Build

  • Builds are made using XCode 11.3, so apps meet iTunes Connect requirements
  • Signing keys are uploaded with the app and deleted as soon as the build is complete. They are not stored on the VoltBuilder site.
  • Build times can be faster
  • Resulting builds are smaller
  • You can use the same signing keys as with PhoneGap Build
  • As with PhoneGap, you do not need to install Xcode, Android Studio or anything else for it to work.
  • As with PhoneGap, you can use a Windows or Mac computer.

How to use VoltBuilder from AppStudio

Put your certificates in the Certificates folder (in your Project Directory) In Project Properties, in the PhoneGap and Cordova section, fill in the following properties:

Property Description
Android keystore A .keystore file, generated by this procedure. This is only required if you are building an Android app to submit to the Google Play store.
Android keystore password The password you specified when you created the keystore.
Cordova command What kind of build should be done?
       * emulate ios: Build a file for the iOS Simulator (part of XCode)
       * emulate android: Build a file for the Android Emulator (part of Android Studio)
       * run ios --debug: Build a development version for iOS. Dev p12 and mobileprovision files required. This is the most used iOS command.
       * run android --debug: Build a development version for Android.  This is the most used Android command.
       * run ios --release: Build a distribution version for iOS. Dist p12 and mobileprovision file required.
       * run android --release: Build a release version for Android. Android keystore required.
       * Create cordova directory only: Not used for VoltBuilder.
       * Create and open in Xcode:  Not used for VoltBuilder.
ios dev .p12 file Example
ios dev .p12 password Example
ios dev mobileprovision file Example
ios dist .p12 file Example
ios dist .p12 password Example
ios dist mobileprovision file Example
ios Distribution type Example