From 4048d83ce416a034b20a7e97fc4b32751f806d21 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Chris Bobbe Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:42:17 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Refresh release instructions after v30.0.271 The change about "What to Test" notes causes some minor duplication which seems nontrivial to resolve, and the old text risks being misleading because the "remark above about release notes" looks like it's about this text: * For the release notes, use `tools/format-changelog notes`, and fix formatting as needed. which produces the whole merge log, not just user highlights. --- docs/release.md | 13 ++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/release.md b/docs/release.md index ed0f08abca..1b79d87d74 100644 --- a/docs/release.md +++ b/docs/release.md @@ -44,6 +44,11 @@ If you're reading this page for the first time, see the sections on flutter build appbundle -Psigned && flutter build apk -Psigned ``` + Look for these at `build/app/outputs/bundle/release/app-release.aab` + and `build/app/outputs/apk/release/app-release.apk` respectively. + Check their creation dates (`ls -la`) to avoid accidentally re-uploading + the previous release. + * Upload the AAB to Google Play via the "Create new release" button at the top of the [Release > Testing > Internal testing][play-internaltesting] @@ -129,13 +134,15 @@ If you're reading this page for the first time, see the sections on * After the build reaches alpha, you can add it to TestFlight so it goes to our beta users. Go in App Store Connect to [TestFlight > - Testers & Groups > External Testers][asc-external], + Testers > "External Testers" (left sidebar) > Builds (tab)][asc-external], and hit the "+" icon at the top of the list of builds to enter a modal dialog. - * For the "What to Test" notes, see remark above about release notes. + * For the "What to Test" notes, start with `tools/format-changelog user`. + Edit as needed to resolve "(Android)" and "(iOS)" labels + and for formatting. - * The same External Testers page should now show the build in status + * The same "External Testers" > Builds page should now show the build in status "Waiting for Review". This typically comes back the next morning, California time. If successful, the app is out in beta!