I built my project using the new Android App Bundle format. With APK files, I can download the APK to my device, open it, and immediately install the app. I downloaded my app as
No, if you are debugging an app without other users use the Build > Build APK(s) menu in Android Studio or execute it in your device/emulator them the debug release apk will install automatically. If you are debugging an app with others use Build > Generate Signed APK... menu. If you want to publish the beta version use the Google Play Store. Your APK(s) will be in app\build\outputs\apk\debug
and app\release
folders.