A leaked Google document suggests that new Android phones with 512MB RAM or less won’t officially support Google Mobile Services in the near future.
First announced in 2017, Android Go is specifically designed to run on phones with 1GB RAM or less. However, according to a leaked Android 11 Go Edition configuration guide, the tech giant is expected to ensure that all new devices with 2GB RAM or less run on Android Go.
In a report, XDA Developers shared excerpts from a leaked copy of Android 11 Go edition Device Configuration Guide. Dated April 24, 2020, the guide revealed several new requirements that Google may put in place.
The document says that starting the fourth quarter of 2020, all new Android 10 or Android 11 products launched with 2GB RAM or less must launch as an Android Go device.
It also pointed out that starting with Android 11, any device with 512MB RAM (including upgrades) won’t qualify for preloading Google Mobile Services (GMS).
Lastly, it said that any device already launched with 2GB RAM in regular Google apps can’t convert to Android Go configuration.
This is no doubt a plus for the smartphone production industry as well as it’s users. With promise of efficient and smooth stock Android experience as well as timely updates, this is a move which could result in a massive shift from the priorities we look out for when getting a low-end or budget device.
Since the RAM limit has been upped to 2GB, it can be speculated that Android Go phones may perform faster and better than earlier, though it is yet to be seen whether phone manufacturers would choose to launch phones with Android Go or design new devices with 3GB RAM or more to keep standard Android instead.
Also, XDA Developers suggests two possible scenario with the recent update. It is thought that the leaked document is possibly outdated or Google may already have retracted the above requirements.
However, it remains to be seen if OEMs and the likes will agree to this if it comes to fruition, pretty bunch everything goes to court these days, or take up the other option to increase RAM sizes in their budget phones but Android Go in smartphones with 2GB RAM or less no doubt represents a very timely update.
Originally Posted On NaijaTechGuy
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