Why do I not see "Store" in the project menu for my Windows Phone 8.0 app?

Question

According to official guide - i have to build a .appxupload file via special Wizard. Unfortunately, i simply don't have the option "Store" in Project menu. I only have "test Store" with opportunities to test my app's icons, XAP-file, etc.. Can anyone help with this stupid situation? Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

• Windows Phone 8.0 apps are packaged in .xap files.
• Windows Phone 8.1 apps are packaged in .appx/.appxupload files.

Your app is an 8.0 app so your app will be packaged in a .xap file which is generated when you build the app using the mode Release.

If you want to output a .appx file you'll need to do the following:

1. Get Visual Studio 2013 Update 2 RTM
2. Convert your 8.0 app to an 8.1 app
3. Right-click the project and go to Store -> Create App Packages...