Google has raised the requirement for how much flash storage Android devices must have in order to pass the company’s certification program.
Android 15 also includes some other new requirements, such as requiring telephony devices to support sharing emergency contacts with emergency services and requiring chipsets to support Vulkan 1.3.
While the best Android phones include at least 128GB of internal storage, many budget-friendly phones offer considerably less. Some Android devices even ship with as little as 16GB of storage, a significant portion of which the Android operating system occupies. Despite Google’s efforts to compress Android and its mobile apps for low-end hardware, 16GB of storage doesn’t provide much space for apps, resulting in a poor user experience. That’s why Google recently increased the minimum storage requirement for Android devices.
Starting with Android 15, Google now requires Android devices to have at least 32GB of internal storage. Google mandates that 75% of this 32GB must be allocated to the data partition, which stores preinstalled system apps, system app data, certain system files, and crucially, all user apps and files. This doubles the previous minimum flash storage requirement of 16GB, introduced with Android 13 in 2022. Consequently, devices with less than 32GB of storage cannot upgrade to Android 15, as Google’s new requirement applies to both new and upgrading devices.
Google can’t legally prevent manufacturers from building smartphones with less than 32GB of storage so long as those phones use the open source version of Android (AOSP), as AOSP’s licensing terms don’t allow such restrictions. However, Google can enforce this requirement on companies seeking to ship Android smartphones with Google Mobile Services (GMS), as GMS is proprietary. The minimum flash storage size requirement is specified in the confidential GMS Requirements document, a document outlining the rules devices must meet to obtain a GMS license. Most smartphone and tablet makers adhere to these rules because a GMS license is essential for success; without it, devices cannot ship with core Google apps like the Google Play Store and Google Play Services.
Google won't let cheap Android phones and tablets ship with only 16GB storage anymore
Google is raising the minimum requirement for how much storage Android devices must have.
Android 15 also includes some other new requirements, such as requiring telephony devices to support sharing emergency contacts with emergency services and requiring chipsets to support Vulkan 1.3.
While the best Android phones include at least 128GB of internal storage, many budget-friendly phones offer considerably less. Some Android devices even ship with as little as 16GB of storage, a significant portion of which the Android operating system occupies. Despite Google’s efforts to compress Android and its mobile apps for low-end hardware, 16GB of storage doesn’t provide much space for apps, resulting in a poor user experience. That’s why Google recently increased the minimum storage requirement for Android devices.
Starting with Android 15, Google now requires Android devices to have at least 32GB of internal storage. Google mandates that 75% of this 32GB must be allocated to the data partition, which stores preinstalled system apps, system app data, certain system files, and crucially, all user apps and files. This doubles the previous minimum flash storage requirement of 16GB, introduced with Android 13 in 2022. Consequently, devices with less than 32GB of storage cannot upgrade to Android 15, as Google’s new requirement applies to both new and upgrading devices.
Google can’t legally prevent manufacturers from building smartphones with less than 32GB of storage so long as those phones use the open source version of Android (AOSP), as AOSP’s licensing terms don’t allow such restrictions. However, Google can enforce this requirement on companies seeking to ship Android smartphones with Google Mobile Services (GMS), as GMS is proprietary. The minimum flash storage size requirement is specified in the confidential GMS Requirements document, a document outlining the rules devices must meet to obtain a GMS license. Most smartphone and tablet makers adhere to these rules because a GMS license is essential for success; without it, devices cannot ship with core Google apps like the Google Play Store and Google Play Services.
Google won't let cheap Android phones and tablets ship with only 16GB storage anymore
Google is raising the minimum requirement for how much storage Android devices must have.
Android OS Version
Flash Storage Size Requirement
Data Partition Size Requirement
Android 15
32GB or higher
75% of total storage size or higher
Android 14
16GB or higher
75% of total storage size or higher
Android 13
16GB or higher
75% of total storage size or higher
Android 12
8GB or higher
75% of total storage size or higher
Google won't let cheap Android phones and tablets ship with only 16GB storage anymore
Google is raising the minimum requirement for how much storage Android devices must have.
Android OS Version
Flash Storage Size Requirement
Data Partition Size Requirement
Android 15
32GB or higher
75% of total storage size or higher
Android 14
16GB or higher
75% of total storage size or higher
Android 13
16GB or higher
75% of total storage size or higher
Android 12
8GB or higher
75% of total storage size or higher
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Honor Power launched in China with 8,000man Ah battery 🔋
Honor Power specifications
- 6.78-inch OLED screen with micro-quad-curved design
- 1.5K res (2700 x 1224p), 4000nits brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | LPDDR4x RAM
- 8,000mAh battery | 66W charging (ships with 80W charger)
- Front: 16MP | Rear: 50MP (main, OIS) + 5MP ultra-wide
- Android 15 | MagicOS 9.0
- In-screen fingerprint scanner, dual speakers
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-frequency GPS, RF enhanced chip C1+ chip
- Supports two-way Beidou satellite SMS (only 512GB version)
- 163.7 x 76.7 x 7.98mm | 209 grams | IP65 rating
Honor Power price:
- 8GB+256GB:1,999 CNY (~Rs 23,300 | ~$270)
- 12GB+256GB: 2,199 CNY (~Rs 25,640 | ~$300)
- 12GB+512GB: 2,499 CNY (~Rs 29,140 | ~$340)
- Colors: Desert Gold | Snow White | Phantom Night Black
#Honor #HonorPower
Honor Power specifications
- 6.78-inch OLED screen with micro-quad-curved design
- 1.5K res (2700 x 1224p), 4000nits brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | LPDDR4x RAM
- 8,000mAh battery | 66W charging (ships with 80W charger)
- Front: 16MP | Rear: 50MP (main, OIS) + 5MP ultra-wide
- Android 15 | MagicOS 9.0
- In-screen fingerprint scanner, dual speakers
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-frequency GPS, RF enhanced chip C1+ chip
- Supports two-way Beidou satellite SMS (only 512GB version)
- 163.7 x 76.7 x 7.98mm | 209 grams | IP65 rating
Honor Power price:
- 8GB+256GB:1,999 CNY (~Rs 23,300 | ~$270)
- 12GB+256GB: 2,199 CNY (~Rs 25,640 | ~$300)
- 12GB+512GB: 2,499 CNY (~Rs 29,140 | ~$340)
- Colors: Desert Gold | Snow White | Phantom Night Black
#Honor #HonorPower
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"North Korea has ceremonially opened its first computer club — with Kim Jong Un himself attending the event.
Now, North Korean hackers will be able to comfortably steal billions of dollars from “Western capitalists” for their leader." — Nexta TV
... Based and/or cyber criminal pilled
Now, North Korean hackers will be able to comfortably steal billions of dollars from “Western capitalists” for their leader." — Nexta TV
... Based and/or cyber criminal pilled
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iOS 18.5 Beta 2 is out now!
they keep removing the Recover All & Delete All button in the Recently Deleted album again in iOS 18.5 Beta 2🤦♂️
Btw .. iOS 18.5 Beta 1 brings back two features that were removed in iOS 18.4: the Back Tap banner and the Recover & Delete All buttons in Recently Deleted album.
Btw .. iOS 18.5 Beta 1 brings back two features that were removed in iOS 18.4: the Back Tap banner and the Recover & Delete All buttons in Recently Deleted album.
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OnePlus Nord CE 5 :
- FHD+ 120Hz flat Amoled
- Dimensity 8350
- 7100mAh battery
- 80W charging
- 50MP OIS + 8MP UW
- Hybrid Slot, Single speaker
- Polycarbonate back & frame
- Flat frame, curved back
Price : Under 25K
- FHD+ 120Hz flat Amoled
- Dimensity 8350
- 7100mAh battery
- 80W charging
- 50MP OIS + 8MP UW
- Hybrid Slot, Single speaker
- Polycarbonate back & frame
- Flat frame, curved back
Price : Under 25K
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Acer Super ZX -
4+64GB ₹9,990
Acer Super ZX Pro -
6+128GB ₹17,990
Both support 33W charging
Important : Take that UFS 4.1 with a bag of salt, though they said it's UFS 4.1 during launch but Dimensity 7400 doesn't support UFS 4.1
4+64GB ₹9,990
Acer Super ZX Pro -
6+128GB ₹17,990
Both support 33W charging
Important : Take that UFS 4.1 with a bag of salt, though they said it's UFS 4.1 during launch but Dimensity 7400 doesn't support UFS 4.1
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POCO F7 Ultra 🆚 ViVO X200 Pro 🆚 iPhone 16 Pro Max 🆚 Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera comparison
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So early 1UI 8 (aka renamed 7.1.1) sw ripped from the Flip 6 is leaked to the public, and some random ppl online already successfully ported to the S23 and A54!