📱10 Android 6.0.1 Phones Test Google Play Store Limits
Google Play Store struggles with old devices
TL;DR
An author tests Google Play Store limits with 10 Android 6.0.1 phones, highlighting app limitations and review process issues. Developers face challenges with outdated devices.
An author has equipped 10 Android 6.0.1 phones with SMS gateway software to test the Google Play Store's limitations. These devices, with only 2GB of RAM, force the use of lightweight apps due to resource constraints. The author's app was rejected twice without clear explanations, leading them to build and share tools outside the Play Store. This highlights the inefficiencies in the Google review process for free apps. The author's frustration underscores the need for more flexible app distribution channels for older devices.
Key Points
10 Android 6.0.1 devices with 2GB RAM test Google Play Store limits.
Author forced to use lightweight apps due to limited RAM.
App rejected twice without clear explanations from Google.
Author builds and shares tools outside Google Play Store.
Google review process struggles with free app gatekeeping.
Why It Matters
Developers face significant challenges when trying to distribute apps on older Android devices through the Google Play Store. The inefficiencies in the review process and the limitations imposed by hardware constraints make it difficult for users of older devices to access new apps. This issue particularly affects users who rely on older devices for various reasons, such as cost or specific use cases.
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