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Re:Why is the Gmail app 700 MB? by pjmlp on Wednesday January 07, 2026 @04:24AM (#46524299)
I am quite sure that isn't using the plain Android APIs, and has a bunch of needless libraries.

Use plain Java, regular Android views, handle yourself the ifdefs for Android versions, and the 5 MB won't be there.

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