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Android-native Vector Database for local LLM apps
Folks, we're releasing the beta version of PatANN, an Android-native vector database specifically optimized for local LLM applications.
It's in beta, and we are looking for feedback. If you're developing on-device LLM/RAG apps that need efficient on-device vector search, we'd love your feedback. We're specifically looking for feedback on integration experiences and Android APIs.
What makes PatANN different and suitable for mobile apps:
* Fully asynchronous execution that won't block your UI t...
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Google Play Guidelines (That Often Get Ignored)
Guys, what's up with google guidelines?
App Icons
It's been a while since google has told us to not use app icons with tags and I see some developer with each app tagged 2025, so the app went through review recently.
Incentivized Reviews
We've been told that we should use native rating bottom sheet and not offer any incentives while today I see an app that on the main screen has rating component "Rate the up to unlock 3days premium".
Buying fake reviews
I'm following ...
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Do You Publish on Alternative App Stores Besides Google Play? Is It Worth It?
Hey fellow Android developers! 👋
I've recently launched a new app on Google Play, but I'm considering expanding its reach by publishing on alternative app stores. I'm curious about your experiences:
Which alternative app stores have you used (e.g., Amazon Appstore, Samsung Galaxy Store, Huawei AppGallery, Aptoide, F-Droid, etc.)?
How was the submission and approval process?
Did you notice a significant increase in downloads or user engagement?
Were there any challenges or drawbacks you...
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Fighting Flow - My app that lets you create combos in fighting games to help you practice.
It's quite simple at the moment, you can create a combos, delete combos and create a profile to add your name as the creator of each combo as long as your logged in to that profile. So far I only have characters from Tekken 8 as it's the main fighting game I've been playing since it was released. I am hoping to add more features like editing combos and working out a way to share them online, maybe as an image or just as the text version of a combo string.
If you're a fighting game fan yourself...
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Need change email address under 'about the developer'
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Any good UI libraries for jetpack compose?
Please recommend me good UI libraries for Jetpack Compose. If possible, with links to github. (Not Material UI)...
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Would love your thoughts on my app promo video
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Daily downloads down 50% after developer verification
This week we verified our google play account, and then we changed developer name to reflect formal business name, then: All our apps now have 40%-50% fewer downloads.
95% of our downloads are "Google Play explore" and only 5% "Google Play search" , and the Google Play explore was the one that took the hit.
Accoding to the console :
Google Play explore: Users who discovered and installed your app from browsing Google Play, without searching for it by name. This includes users who disc...
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Android Studio Meerkat Feature Drop | 2024.3.2 RC 3 now available
https://androidstudio.googleblog.com/2025/04/android-studio-meerkat-feature-drop_22.html
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CyanogenMod 7.2 for the Motorola Droid A855
Hello, I was working on modding my Motorola Droid A855 and I wanted to ask if anyone had CyanogenMod for it, as I can’t find it anywhere.
I’ve already rooted the device and installed SDRecovery on it, but when I install my update.zip it boots back into a messed up version of the normal Android, so I’m pretty sure there’s a issue with my zip....
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And so the enshittification continues
app got rejected because the outsouced tester could not open a geofenced url that has been in place for a long time. Why can't they think for a minute?...
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Android 16 Development: Key Changes, Migration Tips & Real-world Use Cases
🚀 Just Published: My latest Medium article is live!
📱 Android 16 Development: Key Changes, Migration Tips & Real-world Use Cases
Android 16 is shaping up to be a game-changer with major improvements in privacy, performance, and UX. In this post, I break down:
✅ Key changes developers need to know
🛠️ Practical migration tips to help you adapt faster
📦 Real-world use cases from ongoing projects
Whether you’re building new features or upgrading existing apps, this guide is packed with hands-on i...
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Widget fails to display
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Google Reviewers Can Disproportionately Impact a Studio’s Visibility
Recently, I shared a thread on Reddit with screenshots demonstrating a penalty imposed on our studio, resulting in all our games experiencing zero visibility. Currently, our daily downloads come solely from returning players, as we’ve built a strong community over the past six years. Many YouTubers and channels with millions of followers have played and enjoyed our games. While our games cater to a teenage audience, we’ve always adhered to Google’s quality guidelines.
This issue doesn’t appear ...
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Help with DeviceAdmin App I’m creating
I have built a fully printed provisioned device owner app that I can enroll through QR code. I’m having some issues, including being able to call a factory reset through DPM API.
As far as I know, the only way you can factory reset android through an app is being a device owner, but it keeps telling me that it can’t be issued user.
I am completely lost and me and ChatGPT have verified. It’s perfectly built, but for some reason, it does not let me do normal device owner things....
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HELP! why is android studio soooo laggy ?_?
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Jetpack Compose 1.8.0 is now stable
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/04/whats-new-in-jetpack-compose-april-25.html
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Android sdk and ndk binary distribution by google not under free license?
Recently I discovered that android sdk and ndk prebuilt binaries are not distributed under free license. I don't have much of an issue with it though but I always thought sdk and ndks were open source and should be distributed under open source licenses. Why does google only let you download prebuilt binaries through non-free EULA?
I found this debian android sdk which does distribute binaries under free license but it's main focus is to make it very easy to install in linux without hassle of c...
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Just open sourced a new Compose component: ✅ Checkbox
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Firebase authentication works on stable WiFi at home but not on hotspot or public WiFi
I can't use Firebase authentication or functions when on less stable WiFi. Thing is, when I am on those WiFi networks I can browse in chrome without any issues. Of course many apps use Firebase and work on less stable internet connections. As I guess this is a common problem, could someone just drop a hint of where to look....
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Is there a self-contained download of the Android Studio?
Kotlin/Android noob here.
So I downloaded the Android Studio tarball from the website to my Linux machine. I fired up the `studio.sh` script. It launched a setup dialog and with the default settings, it ended up downloading a ton of stuff during setup (including the SDK and emulator).
My question is that is there an option where one can acquire a self-contained release of Android Studio where all that stuff which was downloaded in the above step comes pre-packaged?
It ...
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"Version code 10000 has already been used. Try another version code."
Hi,
I'm trying to upload a second version of my app for internal testing on google play console, but I'm getting the error "Version code 10000 has already been used. Try another version code." when I try to install a second, newer, updated *.aab file.
I've tried changing config.xml contents from:
<widget version="1.0.0" ...
To
<widget version="1.0.02" android-versionCode="10002" ...
But it's giving me the same error? I also tried searching all files for "10000" but all I'm finding ...
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App access question.
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Is Compose MultiPlatform worth learning?
I am an little more than entry level android dev. I wanted to learn Compose than I thought what if directly learn CMP. Is the a good option? Are CMP apps are stable enough as compared to Compose?
Anything else you want to add :)
Thanks....
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Launching a simple password manager - UnCrack
Vault – Secure passwords with biometrics
Encryption – AES-256 for all data
Health – Spot & fix weak passwords
Auto-Lock – Locks after inactivity
Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aritradas.uncrack
GitHub - https://github.com/uncrack-vault/android...
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At the Mountains of Madness with Jetpack Compose
https://medium.com/proandroiddev/at-the-mountains-of-madness-with-jetpack-compose-09d3625597ad
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Looking for honest reviews
I'd be super happy and grateful if you guys tried it out
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.somila.bored&pcampaignid=web\_share
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Can anyone explain how this works?
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My new app got multiple rejections, then was suspended. Should I create a new app listing?
They say: 'If your developer credentials are still in good standing with Google Play and if your app allows for it, you can publish a new compliant version of the app by following these steps:
1. Make the necessary changes to your app to address the issue described above, if possible.
2. Double-check that your app complies with all other Developer Program policies. Additional enforcement could occur if there are further policy violations.
3. Sign in to your Play Console account and upload a new...
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StateFlow not recomposing
@Composable
fun NormalGame(viewModel : NormalGameViewModel, modifier: Modifier = Modifier.
padding
(top = 24.
dp
)) {
val uiState = viewModel.uiState.collectAsStateWithLifecycle()
Column(modifier = Modifier.
padding
(12.
dp
).
fillMaxSize
()) {
Text(
text = "Normal Game",
modifier = modifier
.
fillMaxWidth
()
.
weight
(...
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