Google如何确定我的应用程序将安装在哪个移动设备上？ 即最低设备硬件要求

Question

we develop apps for android version 7 and above. we test our app on many devices. strangely, we have seen that on some of the devices our app is not available to install on google market (play store). the question is, that does google decide this by calculating the system (device) requirement or are we doing something wrong.

our AndroidManifest.xml file contains this line with other usual ones. uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="7" android:targetSdkVersion="11"

Answer 1

I think you are looking for Google Play Filters.

When a user searches or browses for apps to download on Google Play, the results are filtered based on which applications are compatible with the device. For example, if an app requires a camera, Google Play would not show the app to devices that do not have a camera. This filtering helps developers manage the distribution of their apps and helps ensure the best possible experience for users.

Filtering in Google Play is based on several types of app metadata and configuration settings, including manifest declarations, required libraries,architecture dependencies, and distribution controls set in the Google Play Developer Console, such as geographic targeting, pricing, and more.

Please find the official article from Google here: http://developer.android.com/google/play/filters.html