Installing Your Test App on Android (Firebase)

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You have received an invitation from Firebase App Distribution. This will allow you to download your Android test app and receive updates for the app before it becomes available on the Google Play store.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open the Firebase App Distribution email on your Android device.
   
2. Scroll down and click Get setup or Sign in with Google. Check the consent box and accept the invitation.
   
3. A pop-up message will ask you to download Firebase App Tester. Click DOWNLOAD.
   
4. You may receive an alert that the app you are trying to download can harm your device. Don’t worry, everything is safe. Click OK.
   
5. A pop-up message will notify you that the download has started. Swipe down from the top of the screen to see your download status.
   
6. Once the download is complete, click the .apk file.
   
   You can also open the .apk file from your downloads. Swipe up from your home screen to open the app drawer.
   Then, click Files > Menu > Downloads.
   
7. A pop-up message will ask you to install App Tester. Click INSTALL.
   
8. Once the app is installed, click OPEN.
   
9. Sign in to App Tester with your Google account.
   
10. In the main screen, you will see the test app you have access to. Select it. Then, click DOWNLOAD.
    
11. You may receive an alert that your device is not allowed to install unknown apps.
    Click SETTINGS and then check Allow from this source. Then, click the back arrow.
    
12. You will now install your test app. Click INSTALL.
    
13. Once the app is installed, click OPEN.
    
14. Finally, you are good to go!