Old Apps Won't Open on Your Phone : Android P feature
- Monday, March 19, 2018
- By Tobi
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Android's upcoming version of Android P will come with a whole bunch of new features.
The next big Android version will bring features such
as native iris-scanning support, an advanced call-blocking feature,
and support for iPhone X-like display notches, and will also let you use
your smartphone as a wireless keyboard.
But there are certain things Android P may not support,
particularly that apps on Google's Play Store that haven't seen an update since
Android Jelly Bean.
There are many of apps on the Play Store that haven't been
updated for years. Mostly of these apps still work fine with most recent
Android versions, including Android 8.0 Oreo. However the upcoming Android 9.0
Android P won't support these apps.
According to a report from Android Police, Google will block
apps built for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (launched in 2013) or earlier versions
from opening on the next generation of Android. This means users who still use
some of these very old apps won't be able to use them if they decide to upgrade
to Android P. If they want to use these those they should not upgrade their phone
to Android P.
The decision to block these old and outdated apps from
running on the next Android version may have been taken by Google to ensure
giving best security and make more modern of Android P. Most of these apps, crashed
on functional, also might have some security vulnerabilities that risk device's
security.
Another reason for Block of these apps may be because the
apps built for Android 4.1 and older versions may not be as optimized for
modern smartphones in terms of features, UI, resolution and other factors.
Whatever the reason, Android P is going to be the most
advanced mobile operating system (OS) Google has ever made, and it's time to move
on to newer apps that have more advanced features and improved security.
Recently, Apple too mandated developers to upgrade their apps to 64-bit if they
want the apps to remain on its Play Store.
Android P is currently available for developers as
a Developer Preview compatible with Google's Pixel smartphones,
including the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The public release is
expected to take place later this year.
Source: Android Police
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