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Less is More: A Comprehensive Guide to Reducing APK Size and Optimizing Your Android App’s User Experience

Maxi Rosson
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16 min readMay 22, 2023

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When it comes to Android apps, the download size and install size are two different things.

The download size is the amount of data you need to download from the internet to install the app on your device. This includes the app’s installation file (APK) with all the files required to run the app on that particular device.

On the other hand, the install size is the amount of space the app takes up on your device once it’s been installed. This includes the APK file, as well as any additional files or data that the app generates or downloads during use.

It’s worth noting that the download size is usually smaller than the install size, as some files may be compressed during the download process to reduce the amount of data you need to download. Additionally, some apps may download additional files or data after installation, which can increase the app’s overall size.

Knowing the difference between download size and install size can be useful when managing the storage space on your device. If you’re running low on storage space, you may want to consider deleting apps with large install sizes, even if their download…

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I write about Bitcoin, Productivity tools & ideas for Android, Kotlin & Gradle developers | ⚡️dipien@getalby.com

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