Thanks, I had not realized space available to user applications was that restricted. I will probably go for an optional add-on to be stored on SD-Card.
Maybe add to Android wishlist: to be able to install applications (or part of applications) to SDCard. Ludwig 2008/10/16 hackbod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I would strongly recommend against creating applications that are so > large. Keep in mind that the available space for applications (and > other secure data like mails, contacts, etc) on the G1 is < 128MB, so > just installing that app is a huge commitment to the user in that it > greatly decreases the space they have for other applications. If > nothing else, a large application like that will instantly cut the > number of users by a significant amount. > > On Oct 16, 10:45 am, Ludwig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have an application that requires for some part of its functionality on > a > > larger set (about 15MB) of resources embedded in the APK. > > Already with the emulator I get the problem that I cannot upload the APK > > anymore as it has become to big. Is there a switch that controls this for > > the emulator somewhere? (I get the error 'Could not copy package file to > > temp file in DDMS). > > > > Secondly, is there a size limit that applies to the real device? (what is > > it?) > > > > I understand that users might not want to upload such a large > application, > > but the alternative of making all the resources available on-line will > not > > only slow things down, but also increase the overall size of the network > > footprint. > > > > An alternative solution of course would be to have these resources as an > > optional that could be downloaded onto the SD Card.... > > > > Ludwig > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
