Challenges Hindering Android Application Development Process

Professional Android application development companies know what hinders while building an Android app. They are aware of the challenges that may affect the progress of development.  Some of them are as follows:

Software and hardware fragmentation

There is more than one variation of Android OS in use even for the same version. Android application development companies find it difficult to customize their apps so that they work in the same way across the whole Android OS ecosystem.

Then there is hardware fragmentation. Hardware fragmentation is caused by device makers which use a variety of hardware configurations, screen sizes and processors in their devices. As of estimation, more than 170 types of devices run on Android OS. Each of them uses different screen sizes, cameras and other hardware standards.

No set protocol for using software / hardware

Android is an open source OS and thus device makers are free to use it the way they want. Because they have freedom, there is no set of protocols to use button, cameras, etc. It makes hard for Android application development companies to come up with an app that works similarly across devices.

Security

Google’s guidelines aren’t strict enough for Android app development. This leniency causes malware issues which put the security of devices at stake. But most of the security issues are caused by the ignorance of users who do not check permissions an app is asking for before downloading it.

Market Research Costs

Even if Android is open source and development tools are available for free, the cost of app development may increase due to hidden expenses. Take the example of market research which is required to validate the idea. For Android it may really be too much expensive.  

App visibility at Android store

One of the major issues Android application development companies do face is no or less visibility to their apps. Google Play is a crowded place with more than 2 million Android apps. If you do not implement a better marketing plan, you will not receive desired number of download.