Android

Google Ups the Storage Ante with Android 15, Doubling Minimum Requirements

Google ups the ante with a new storage requirement for Android 15, ensuring devices have at least 32GB of space to accommodate the OS and user needs.

Summary

Google has raised the required minimum storage for Android devices running Android 15 to 32GB, up from 16GB in Android 13. This new requirement is enforced by limiting Google Mobile Services (GMS) access for devices with less than 32GB of storage, though the open-source AOSP remains available. The change aims to ensure that there is enough space for the OS and pre-installed apps, while still leaving some room for user data. However, it will only affect a small number of low-end devices, as most modern Android phones come with 64GB or more storage. Even ultra-low-end devices like the BLU View 5 Pro offer 64GB of storage for around $50. The requirement also impacts simplified "dumb" phones that want to ship with Android 15, although many already come with 128GB.

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