> At present nobody is getting updates. Giving updates to everyone >=31 is an improvement to the status quo.
Well for who already has the app installed, but if one is on API <30 and wants to install VLC from the Play Store, it can't.
Split the app then. Rename the current one to VLC (Legacy) and publish the new versions in a new app.
Re:VLC vs. the App Stores
by Wowfunhappy on Saturday April 20, 2024 @02:04PM
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> The answer to this one is obvious. Drop support for API <30. The older version of the app will work well enough for those users.
> At present nobody is getting updates. Giving updates to everyone >=31 is an improvement to the status quo.
Would a user who does not already have VLC installed be able to download it in this scenario?
Windows Store is needed for users On Windows 10/11 S mode and Windows on ARM I believe.
That mode can be unlocked via the windows store iirc.
So like, 10 people? I don't even know where you buy a computer that comes with S mode, my understanding is that it was massively unpopular, and you can turn off S mode.
Windows on ARM can install software outside of the Windows Store, and VLC offers an EXE binary for it.
Re:VLC vs. the App Stores
by david_allison on Saturday April 20, 2024 @02:48PM
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API >=30 is ~60% of Android devices, it's a significant number of users and adds significantly to e-waste
off by a line - 75% according to apilevels.com / statcounter. But true, apilevel pace is relentless
Re:VLC vs. the App Stores
by david_allison on Saturday April 20, 2024 @08:50PM
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Interesting! Thanks
Android Studio [Iguana | 2023.2.1 Patch 2 | Built April 4 2024] states that for minSDK API 30, an app will run on 59.8% of devices.
The answer to this one is obvious. Drop support for API <30. The older version of the app will work well enough for those users.
At present nobody is getting updates. Giving updates to everyone >=31 is an improvement to the status quo.
Don’t bother with the Windows Store or Mac App Store. Those users don’t need app stores.
I think it’s not up to the individual developers to make these platforms a good place for their users. The platform owners already control that fate. If your Android TV device becomes a brick with apps that can’t be updated after ~5 years that should teach the customer to find something else next time.