How to Generate APK from AAB File Using Bundletool (Super Simple Guide)

Hey devs! 👋 We all know Google Play now prefers Android App Bundles (AAB) for publishing because they generate optimized APKs for each device. But in real-world development, we often need a single APK for: Testing on physical devices Sharing with QA teams Quick installs without Play Store Here is the easiest and official way to convert your .aab file into an .apk using Google’s Bundletool . 🛠️ Step 1: Download Bundletool Go to the official GitHub releases: 👉 https://github.com/google/bundletool/releases/latest Download the latest file: bundletool-all-x.x.x.jar Place the .jar file: In the same folder as your .aab file OR Remember its full path ⚙️ Step 2: Generate .apks File (Universal Mode) Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) and run: java -jar bundletool-all-1.18.3.jar build-apks --bundle = app-release.aab --output = myapp.apks --mode = universal 🔁 Replace: bundletool-all-1.18.3.jar → your actual jar filename app-release.aab → your AAB file path/name 📦 Output: myapp.a