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description: Learn how to build the app on iOS and/or Android device
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# Building App on device

## Build the app for Android

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Once you have modified your app as per your requirements, you can start building the app for Android. Add an android platform to the project by running

```
$ ionic cordova platform add android
```

This step will add an android platform to the project.&#x20;

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Previous step will require [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio) preinstalled on your system. You can also install Android SDK without Android Studio, but that is not the recommended way.
{% endhint %}

Now prepare the platform for a build

```
$ ionic cordova prepare android
```

And run the app on your device or simulator by running

```
$ ionic cordova run android
```

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More information in [ionic documentation](https://ionicframework.com/docs/building/android)
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## Build the app for iOS

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An iOS app can be built only on an Apple based system. Add an iOS platform to the project by running

```
$ ionic cordova platform add iOS
```

This step will add an iOS platform to the project.&#x20;

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Previous step will require [Xcode](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12) preinstalled on your system. You will also need an Apple developer license and proper provisioning profiles to build the app on device.
{% endhint %}

Now prepare the platform for a build

```
$ ionic cordova prepare ios
```

And run the app on your device or simulator by running

```
$ ionic cordova run ios
```

OR, run the app using **XCode** directly.

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More information in [ionic documentation](https://ionicframework.com/docs/building/android)
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