Weekly Wrap-up: July 25, 2025
This week, we added a feature that allows you to configure your release status when uploading your Android builds to Google Play. We also began a beta test to add support for using a custom Cordova Android engine version 9.1.1.
Set Your Own Release Status
Now you can use the googlePlayReleaseStatus attribute in your voltbuilder.json file to configure your app’s release status. You can set your status to one of four accepted release statuses: completed, draft, halted, or inProgress. The default value is completed. If you’re not sure which status to use, you can review the status definitions in the Google Play Developer API Documentation.
Check out what Android (and iOS) build attributes you can add to your voltbuilder.json over in our project set-up documentation for Cordova or Capacitor.
Custom Cordova Android Engine 9.1.1 - Now in beta!
We’re adding support for using a custom Cordova Android engine 9.1.1 - and this feature is currently in beta! If you’d like to get involved in the beta, email support@volt.build!
Wrapping Up
We’re on the lookout for things we can do to make your experience on our site and using our build service better. If you have questions, feedback, or need support, drop us a line on our Support Forum — we’ll be happy to hear from you!
That’s all for this week! Happy building!
What VoltBuilder Does
VoltBuilder converts your web projects into native Android and iOS apps. VoltBuilder is a wrapper for Apache Cordova and Ionic Capacitor, so you can add native features to your apps via Cordova and Capacitor plugins.
VoltBuilder's Key features:
- Produces native executables — for easy testing & app store publishing.
- Publish in minutes — VoltBuilder uploads directly to Google Play and the Apple App Store.
- Easily generate certificates — VoltSigner makes Android and iOS certificates. No Mac needed!
- Nothing to install — just head to the Uploads page to get building.
- Nothing to store — we don't keep your passwords, certs, or code in our cloud.
- Always up-to-date — we install and maintain the latest SDKs and tooling so you don't have to.
How to Use VoltBuilder
It's as simple as Upload, Download, Run. Done.
- Zip your web project.
- Upload it to our platform.
- Download the native app or let us deploy it to stores.
- Run it instantly via QR code or direct link for testing.
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