Android Question Google Play Store "this app is not compatible with any of your devices"

Rusty · Jun 17, 2016

I have developed; tested and deployed my app on many ASUS Transformers running ICS thru Marshmallow over the past several years. These have all been manually loaded (Unknown Sources) on these devices.
i recently published to the Play store and am trying to install it on the same device(s).
When I go to the play Store and try to install it, it says the device(s) are incompatible...
I was able to install in on my new Samsung S7 phone successfully.
In reading this blog, i noticed that if a camera app is trying to be installed but no flash is there, it won't install.
My app optionally uses cellular on devices with cell capability. My phone obviously supports this function, but the tablet i'm using doesn't have it, it uses WiFi.
Can this be the problem? If so, is there a Manifest setting or ???? that can allow it to install?
Thanks
Rusty

Erel · Jun 19, 2016

The required features are listed under the APK details in Google Play developer console:

You need to mark then as not required: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...ony-android-required-false.40608/#post-243083

Rusty · Jun 19, 2016

Thanks Erel,
The current required features on my APK details are:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_UPDATES

android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

android.permission.BATTERY_STATS

android.permission.CAMERA

android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE

android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE

android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE

android.permission.DUMP

android.permission.GET_TASKS

android.permission.INTERNET

android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES

android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE

android.permission.REBOOT

android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

android.permission.UPDATE_DEVICE_STATS

android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS

When I compile (debug, release or release obfuscated)to any of the different tablets or phones with or without telephony, the code loads and works fine.
Why is it different from Google Play?
Thanks

Erel · Jun 19, 2016

Rusty said:
Why is it different from Google Play?

Google Play uses these features to build the list of supported devices. They are not tested during deployment.

Rusty · Jun 23, 2016

Still having problems with google play.
I've published several versions onto Google Play (Private Channel) and still the only device on to which it can be installed, is my cellphone (Samsung S7, Android 6.01 Marshmallow).
When I look at the Google details it says the permissions for the app are:

Version 6.00 can access:
Device & app history
retrieve system internal state
retrieve running apps
Location
approximate location (network-based)
precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone
read phone status and identity
modify phone state
Photos/Media/Files
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
read the contents of your USB storage
Storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
read the contents of your USB storage
Camera
take pictures and videos
Microphone
record audio
Wi-Fi connection information
view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information
read phone status and identity
Other
force device reboot
modify battery statistics
modify secure system settings
allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
full network access
view network connections
read battery statistics
close other apps
modify system settings
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
change network connectivity

I've put the following in the manifest:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera.autofocus" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.LOCATION" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.location.GPS" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.location.NETWORK" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.MICROPHONE" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.screen.LANDSCAPE" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.TELEPHONY" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.TOUCHSCREEN" android:required="false"/>
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.WIFI" android:required="false"/>

Any advice on what I might be missing?
Thanks,
Rusty

Erel · Jun 23, 2016

Check the developer console and see the listed features.

Rusty · Jun 23, 2016

Thanks Erel,
I've been through the Developer Console a "million" times...argh!
I can't seem to find anywhere it specifies "listed features", any suggestions? (sorry)
Rusty

Erel · Jun 23, 2016

Click on APK and then on the version number:

Rusty · Jun 23, 2016

Thanks!
Do i need to put in a Manifest entry (required=false) for each non-required hardware feature and each permission?
Rusty

Rusty · Jun 23, 2016

Erel thanks for your help with this.
The permissions/hardware requirements were the limiting factor. I was able to get the app published and it now installs on my devices
One last question: Is it possible to determine the source of an installation? i.e. Installed from "unknown sources" vs installed from Play Store
Thanks
Rusty

Erel · Jun 24, 2016

Rusty said:
Installed from "unknown sources" vs installed from Play Store

I don't think so.

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