Why is the APK file size so large for downloading?

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Why is the APK file size so large for downloading?

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Tell the apk file size

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This is due to having codes that is compatible with number of Android versions from 5 or 6 onwards and the number of supporting code libraries with it.

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It’s 177mb

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Can you check what is your project size in Thunkable?

Do you have a lot of images as assets in the project?

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@muneer where can we check project size in Thunkable

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It is 0.9mb, and it has 9 videos and some 10 animations.

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In the Project Detail Page

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So you should have APK (Android) size of about 40mb +/-

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Thanks

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how large are the videos?

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Each video’s around 5-7mins.

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Are they part of the project assets?
If you are running the video in the app from a URL then those videos will not contribute the app size. If in the other hand, you added them to project files/assets then you should expect an e=increase in the app size.

What are the total size of these video in your computer?

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Yes, they are as Project Assets. The size varies from 10-25mb, is there any way I can reduce the file size.

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The app size will start at around 35 to 37mb add to it 9 videos each of min 10 (90mb) this takes it to at least 125mb.

So you are getting the expected size.

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