Installing new apps on android 10 - General Questions and Answers

Hi,
Can I install an apk that the dev said it's for android 11+? I asked him why doesn't it install on 10 he said because of size.
If it's possible please explain how.

The dev must be an idiot: Whether an app only works on Android 11+ or not only depends on the APIs used.

HitoThelonely said:
Hi,
Can I install an apk that the dev said it's for android 11+? I asked him why doesn't it install on 10 he said because of size.
If it's possible please explain how.
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How to install Android APKs on Windows 11
The Amazon Appstore doesn't include everything, but it's probably got what you need.
www.androidpolice.com

In general, a dev will declare a minSdkVersion in the build.gradle of his/her app.
If the minSdkVersion is 30( API Level 30 = Android 11 ), you will failed to install the app on an Android 10 device.

James_Watson said:
In general, a dev will declare a minSdkVersion in the build.gradle of his/her app.
If the minSdkVersion is 30( API Level 30 = Android 11 ), you will failed to install the app on an Android 10 device.
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Can I mod, repack it ( don't know the correct term )

if the app is open source, you may be able to fork it, and try to modify parts of it to make it work on android 10. Usually devs don’t make it incompatible with a android version for no reason, so changing the requirement may break some/many/all features of the app.

It's a requirement of google play store that the minimum API level will be 31 so i don't get it why the app is created for a smaller API level.

RiddleTower said:
It's a requirement of google play store that the minimum API level will be 31 so i don't get it why the app is created for a smaller API level.
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To make it possible for older devices plus it's not in the Google play
So, I guess I can't fork or edit the apk on my device ( I need the SDK kit )

HitoThelonely said:
To make it possible for older devices plus it's not in the Google play
So, I guess I can't fork or edit the apk on my device ( I need the SDK kit )
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Is it open source?

I don't know. How can I check?

HitoThelonely said:
I don't know. How can I check?
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Google it

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Is possible to install linux on Live View mn800 Sony Ericsson?

I need a small device with linux. is possible to install on LiveView mn800 normal linux script? is possible to use keys and write a small program in script lang. Ruby, perl, lua etc.
As the LiveView runs Android (which is Linux-based) then Yes - it is possible.
It's just extremely unlikely that you will be able to install pure Linux unless you are an extremely accomplished coder / developer.
SimonTS said:
It's just extremely unlikely that you will be able to install pure Linux unless you are an extremely accomplished coder / developer.
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An extremely accomplished coder / developer wrote this HOWTO about installing GNU/Linux on any unlocked Android device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780378
Still, if running GNU/Linux is the primary purpose, don't get an Android device, get a x86 laptop.
glupie odzywki
SimonTS said:
As the LiveView runs Android (which is Linux-based) then Yes - it is possible.
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I know what is android and linux. But show me exactly this model. How I can root it. is any blocking installations or other problems. Show me what i can to do this.
I need pure linux.
SimonTS said:
As the LiveView runs Android (which is Linux-based) then Yes - it is possible.
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Wait a minute now. Isn't this that watch-thingy?
No, it does not run Android, and I can't believe Linux neither. It's just a dumb remote control talking bluetooth to an Android device. Probably using some very limited micro controller not capably of much anything at all. Sorry.
How about motorola motactv ? This does run android
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scufutz said:
How about motorola motactv ? This does run android
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From Wikipedia:
It was discovered by an owner named "CMW" (aka. CMWDOTME on Twitter) that by patching the boot kernel and rooting the device, simply replacing the main "launcher" app on the MOTOACTV with almost any Android launcher app from the Market, the MOTOACTV becomes a rather capable watch-sized Android tablet, matching most of the specs of many Android-based phones except for a much reduced size.
The device reports that it is running Android 2.3.4 which according to Google is the same API as Android 2.3 with some minor patches and bug fixes.
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real profile app for android request?

Dear,
Does there exist an application on android where we can set profiles like on windows?
so, On profile 1 (Public) some applications will be not visible, call history and sms messages and whatsapp chats are not viewable, while on the other profile which needs a password, all apps and data are available?
Thanks
Is possible on tabs.
We can create multiple account there.
I don't know about mobile.I use low end mobile,which doesn't have.May be high end device should have.
Sorry if Iam wrong
sanjaykumar.sanjay69 said:
Is possible on tabs.
We can create multiple account there.
I don't know about mobile.I use low end mobile,which doesn't have.May be high end device should have.
Sorry if Iam wrong
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I think this is related to the android version and not the device.
And for me, i am using latest android version.
hassanayoub85 said:
I think this is related to the android version and not the device.
And for me, i am using latest android version.
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Yes, you're right. Multiuser support is what you're talking about, and it is available from android version 4.2.2 and above. It is enabled on tablets by default. For phones, you would need to flash custom ROMs that have multiuser support. If you're not on 4.2.2+, then you could try the SwitchMe app on the Playstore instead (requires root).
immortalneo said:
Yes, you're right. Multiuser support is what you're talking about, and it is available from android version 4.2.2 and above. It is enabled on tablets by default. For phones, you would need to flash custom ROMs that have multiuser support. If you're not on 4.2.2+, then you could try the SwitchMe app on the Playstore instead (requires root).
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Thanks for the app, will try it now, however i prefer to use vustom firmware.
Any stable custom firmware supporting multiusers for samsung galaxy s advance I9070?
Sorry
hassanayoub85 said:
Thanks for the app, will try it now, however i prefer to use vustom firmware.
Any stable custom firmware supporting multiusers for samsung galaxy s advance I9070?
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Since I do not know much about your device, you should probably ask this question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2100
You're bound to get a better answer that way!
P.S. When you ask in that forum, avoid using words like 'best rom' or 'stable rom'.

Running an APK within Android Studio

I've installed the latest version of Android Studio and launched a Pixel 4A emulator.
I want to install Matterport Capture from technifiser.
However, this app doesn't show up during searches for some reason. The emulator meets the basic requirements but still does not work.
chtooms said:
I've installed the latest version of Android Studio and launched a Pixel 4A emulator. I want to install Matterport Capture from Play Store but this app doesn't show up during searches for some reason. The emulator meets the basic requirements but still does not work.
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Try Bluestacks or one of the other leading android emulators.

REVANCED MANAGER ON ANDROID 5

Hello everyone. I have an oppo A37f which is running Android 5 ( i know it's lame ). I wanted to download Revanced Manager on it. Of course i am using an apk editor to edit sdk version but it's still not working. Can anyone please explain it to me how i can download it on my phone??
AFAIK this app requires Android 8, doesn't work with armv7 ( 32-bit SoC ) based devices.
xXx yYy said:
AFAIK this app requires Android 8, doesn't work with armv7 ( 32-bit SoC ) based devices.
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Alright thank you
mohidxh said:
Alright thank you
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Not familiar with your model. See this thread, maybe you can use a custom rom with android 11
Oppo A37
forum.xda-developers.com
Fytdyh said:
Not familiar with your model. See this thread, maybe you can use a custom rom with android 11
Oppo A37
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you but since I'm a newb in all of this, it's a bit tricky for me
mohidxh said:
Thank you but since I'm a newb in all of this, it's a bit tricky for me
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We all have been newbs. So its either you are OK with every app dropping support for your phone or you will adapt. It's up to you.
xXx yYy said:
AFAIK this app requires Android 8, doesn't work with armv7 ( 32-bit SoC ) based devices.
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The manager app only works on arm64 devices but...
You can patch an arm apk file using the manager app on a arm64 device.
Then pull the patched arm apk, and mount it on an arm device.
Cheers.
PS.
I am using a revanced patched YouTube Music v5.23.50 on my Nexus 7 (2013) running a custom lineage 19.1 build.

How do to install Regular Google on Android Go

So for some reason Google wont install on my Xiaomi Redmi A1 because of Google Go i think? Thing is Google Go is good but the Assistant Go app doesn't really have that much customization. I have the non-go version of assistant installed and i want to use it but it requires the regular version of google to work.
Anybody know a workaround that doesn't require root or such?
Device Info:
Xiaomi Redmi A1 (220733SG)
Android 12 Go Edition
Sorry if my english is bad and this is a noob question
Indeed, you can install the “full version" of most of Google's proprietary apps on a device running an Android Go Edition build. But, as you've probably found out yourself, you won't be able to download these apps from Google Play. You'll need to download the apps app package (APK) from a trusted Android app repo. Be sure to download the correct architecture (ARM, ARM64, etc.) as well as the correct DPI matrix.(apps listed as nodpi are universal and will work on any DPI config). Once downloaded you should be able to install the APK and run the standard build of Google app on your Go Edition device. You will have both the standard app and the Go Edition version of app installed, and you can choose to use either one. APK Mirror is a trustworthy repo for Google's proprietary app packagers.
Thanks for your answer! I'll try to find an APK of google that supports my device. I appreciate your help.

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