# Create a development build for a physical Android device with EAS

## Set up an Android device with a development build
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Step 1: 
### Install EAS CLI
To build your app, you will need to install EAS CLI. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:
```sh
$ npm install -g eas-cli
```
Step 2: 
### Create an Expo account and login
To build your app, you will need to create an Expo account and login to the EAS CLI.
1. [Sign up](https://expo.dev/signup) for an Expo account.
2. Run the following command in your terminal to log in to the EAS CLI:
   ```sh
$ eas login
```
Step 3: 
### Configure your project
Run the following command to create an EAS config in your project:
```sh
$ eas build:configure
```
Step 4: 
### Create a build
Run the following command to create a development build:
```sh
$ eas build --platform android --profile development
```
Step 5: 
### Install the development build on your device
After the build is complete, scan the QR code in your terminal or open the link on your device. Tap **Install** to download the build on your device, then tap **Open** to install it.