How to use the Special Package Names

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Hello Makers! :wave:

In this topic we will explain how to use the special Package Names for your apps.

Step by Step

1. Create New App method

  • Open the Create New Project Dialog.
  • Use as App Name: ai_YourAppName, thunkable_YourAppName or appybuilder_YourAppName.
  • Click on Create.

2. Import App method

  • Rename your .aia file with ai_, thunkable_ or appybuilder_ before the original name.
  • Click on File and then Import project (.aia) from my computer….
  • Upload your .aia file.

What will this do

With ai_ your package name will be appinventor.ai_{yourEmail}.{yourAppName}.
With thunkable_ your package name will be com.thunkable.android.{yourEmail}.{yourAppName}.
With appybuilder_ your package name will be com.appybuilder.{yourEmail}.{yourAppName}.

Note

When you use Save Projects as, then the custom package names will not work!

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It’s not working for App Inventor 2 :appinventor:

But it’s working with the other platforms :thunkable: :appybuilder:

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Can you try ai_

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Yes it’s worked!!

Thank you

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I updated the tutorial. If you follow it now, then the .apk works after you install it :slight_smile:

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It worked for me.
Thankx

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when we can use custom package name ?

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I’m currently working on it, and I think I can have it ready for next release :+1:

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now its ready? if yes then how can we use that?

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Set the Package Name property in Screen1.

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This option is depreciated. Alternatively you can try this Reference App Inventor Import not working - Package name is not updating to appinventor

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Since it is deprecated i will unlist this topic to avoid confusion with users.

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