VeroSMS Installation Guide

Step 1: Install Latest Android Studio

Download and install the latest version of Android Studio from the official website.

Step 2: Launch Android Studio

Open Android Studio and wait for it to load completely.

Step 3: Open Our Project

Follow these exact steps:

1. Click "Open" from the welcome screen (or File > Open if already in a project)
2. Navigate to the folder where you extracted VeroSMS
3. Select the root project folder (contains gradle files)
4. Click "OK"

Select the root project folder that contains build.gradle

Step 4: Let Android Studio Build

After opening:

• Android Studio will automatically begin syncing and building
• Wait for the process to complete (check progress bar at bottom)
• If prompted, accept any license agreements

Step 5: Verify Successful Build

Check for:

• No red error messages in the "Build" tab
• "Gradle sync finished" notification
• All files visible in the Project view

Step 1: Open strings.xml

Navigate to res > values > strings.xml in the project explorer.

Step 2: Modify app_name

Find the following line and change the value to your desired app name:

<string name="app_name">VeroSMS</string>

Step 3: Rebuild the App

After making changes, rebuild the app to see your new app name.

Step 1: Enable Compact Empty Middle Packages

In Android Studio's project view, click the 3dot icon and check( Appearance ) then click "Compact Empty Middle Packages" to see the full package structure.

Enable "Compact Empty Middle Packages"

Step 2: Refactor Package Name

Right-click on the package name (com.example.VeroSMS) and select Refactor > Rename. Enter your new package name (e.g., com.yourcompany.yourapp).

Step 3: Update build.gradle

Open build.gradle (Module: app) and update the applicationId to match your new package name:

android {
    defaultConfig {
        applicationId "com.yourcompany.yourapp"
        // ... other configurations
    }
}

Step 4: Update AndroidManifest.xml

Open AndroidManifest.xml and ensure the package attribute matches your new package name:

<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    package="com.yourcompany.yourapp">

Step 1: Go to Firebase Console

Open the Firebase console in your web browser at https://console.firebase.google.com/.

Step 2: Add a New Project

Click the "Add project" button to create a new Firebase project.

Step 3: Name Your Project

Enter a project name in the provided field. This name will be visible throughout Firebase services.

Step 4: Configure Google Analytics (Optional)

You can optionally set up Google Analytics for your project. This is recommended for using certain Firebase products like A/B Testing, Cloud Messaging, etc.

Step 5: Create the Project

Click the "Create project" button to finalize your Firebase project setup.

Step 6: Project Overview

The project overview page will open, allowing you to configure and manage your Firebase project and add services to your Android app.

Step 1: Register Your App

After clicking the Android icon in Firebase console:

1. Enter your exact package name (e.g., com.yourcompany.appname)
2. Provide an optional app nickname
3. Click "Register App"

Step 2: Download Config File

On the next screen:

• Click the "Download google-services.json" button
• Save the file to your computer (remember the download location)
• Do not rename or modify the file

Downloading google-services.json from Firebase

Step 1: Locate Project Structure

1. Open your project in Android Studio
2. Switch to "Project" view (not "Android" view)
3. Expand your app module (usually named "app")

Step 2: Add Config File

Two methods to add the file:

Correct location of google-services.json in project

Step 3: Verify Integration

• Clean project (Build → Clean Project)
• Rebuild project (Build → Rebuild Project)
• Check for any Gradle sync errors

Step 1: Open colors.xml

Navigate to res > values > colors.xml to modify the primary color scheme.

Step 2: Modify Color Values

Change the HEX color values to your preferred colors:

<color name="colorPrimary">#4A6BFF</color>
<color name="colorPrimaryDark">#3A56CC</color>
<color name="colorAccent">#FF6B6B</color>

Step 3: Update Theme

For more advanced theme changes, edit res > values > styles.xml to modify the app's overall theme.

Step 1: Delete Old Icons (Clean Start)

First remove all existing icon folders to prevent conflicts:

1. In Android Studio, expand the res folder
2. Right-click each mipmap-* folder and select Delete:

   mipmap-anydpi-v26
             mipmap-hdpi
             mipmap-mdpi
             mipmap-xhdpi
             mipmap-xxhdpi
             mipmap-xxxhdpi

3. Confirm deletion when prompted

Step 2: Prepare Your Logo

Have your logo image ready (PNG format recommended):

• Minimum 512×512 pixels for best quality
• Transparent background if needed
• Simple, recognizable design

Step 3: Generate New Icons

Use Image Asset Studio to create all icon versions:

1. Right-click the res folder
2. Select New > Image Asset
3. In the dialog:
   • Set Icon Type to "Launcher Icons"
   • Click Path to select your image
   • Choose background shape (circle, square, etc.)
   • Adjust padding if needed
4. Click Next > Finish

Image Asset Studio will recreate all necessary mipmap folders

Step 4: Verify Generated Folders

Check the res directory now contains:

res/
            ├── mipmap-anydpi-v26/ (adaptive icons)
            ├── mipmap-hdpi/
            ├── mipmap-mdpi/
            ├── mipmap-xhdpi/
            ├── mipmap-xxhdpi/
            └── mipmap-xxxhdpi/

Step 5: Clean and Rebuild

From the Android Studio menu:

1. Select Build > Clean Project
2. Then Build > Rebuild Project
3. Run the app to see your new icon

Step 1: Generate Signed Bundle/APK

In Android Studio, select Build > Generate Signed Bundle / APK.

Step 2: Create Keystore

If you don't have a keystore, create one. This is required for publishing updates to your app.

Step 3: Build Release APK

Follow the wizard to build either an Android App Bundle (recommended) or APK.

Step 1: Test on Multiple Devices

Test on different screen sizes and Android versions if possible.

Step 2: Verify All Features

Check that all features work correctly after your customizations.