This guide will explain how to compile your Android app into an APK file, sign it and release it on to Google Play. Create a Key IMPORTANT: keep the key safe & secure, and do not forget the password! You will need this key every time you push an update to Google Play Store. You …
This tutorial will create a customised QR code with a personalised logo and colour scheme, which can then be displayed in your app. 1. Set Up QRCode Install the qrcode node package Create a directive to generate the QR code $ npm install –save qrcode $ ionic generate directive qr-code In app.module.ts, import the newly created …
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This tutorial will implement the Ionic Native QR Scanner, which uses cordova-plugin-qrscanner, and add a Frame to the camera view to guide the user to position the QR code correctly so that it can be scanned. 1. Install the QR Scanner $ ionic cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-qrscanner $ npm install –save @ionic-native/qr-scanner In app.module.ts, import …
This post will explain how you can import custom fonts, such as those from Google Fonts, and add them to your Ionic app. It is nice that Ionic offers default fonts to match the native fonts, but sometimes you want something a bit different and consistent across platforms, such as for company branding. 1. Find …
This post will explain how to build an Ionic app and release it Ad Hoc for Android devices. This mode of release is primarily used for Android Beta testing. Requirements: Computer Android Studio & SDK Tools Google Play Developer Console Account Variables APP_NAME, found in package.json, e.g. “name”: “MyApp” Ionic Build $ cordova platform add …
This post will explain how to build an Ionic app and release it Ad Hoc for iOS devices. This mode of release is primarily used for iOS Beta testing. Before deciding to release with this method, consider TestFlight; Apple’s solution to Beta releases. TestFlight will be the right option in many circumstances, but Ad Hoc …
In the tutorial we are going to create an Ionic app from a Blogger blog. It will take about 1 hour. The first steps are to get an API Key so that you can use the Blogger API and then find a suitable blog. Get an API Key: Sign in to Google. Click “Get a …
In the tutorial we are going to create an Ionic app from a WordPress blog. It will take about 1 hour. First step is to find a suitable blog. I have used blog.mozilla.org. If you want to create an app for your own blog, it must be self hosted and not hosted on WordPress.com. To find …
Imagine writing you credit card details on the side of a bus. Now write your full name, email address, phone number and date of birth on that bus. Would you allow someone to drive that bus up and down every road in Hong Kong? Maybe no one reads the side of the bus and maybe …
Background The ticketing agency for Road to Ultra: Hong Kong is Festground HK. As I want to go to the festival, I need to purchase some tickets. Part of this process requires me to enter personal details and credit card information. I’ve never used this website before, so I don’t know whether I can trust …