Google puts an end to 16GB Android phones.

Google has just raised the minimum hardware requirements for installing Android 15, effectively ending the era of Android phones with 16GB of internal storage.

Accordingly, Google has officially raised the minimum required internal storage capacity for all devices launched or updated to Android 15 to 32GB.

Google's new requirement is a landmark for manufacturers of Android devices and could potentially put an end to the existence of inexpensive phones with only 16GB of internal storage in the near future.

Android phones with 16GB of internal storage will not be able to run Android 15.

It is known that the previous limit was 16GB, which has been in effect since Android 13. Notably, phones with less than 32GB of storage cannot even update to Android 15 despite being supported.

For Android 15, Google requires at least 32GB of storage for smartphones wanting to pre-install Google's suite of apps and services (known as Google Mobile Services or GMS). Of that 32GB, at least 75% must be allocated to the data partition, which stores pre-installed system apps, system app data, some system files, and all user apps and files.

This move by Google is seen as a significant effort to provide users with a better experience, especially on budget phones which often have limited specifications but are sold in large quantities in many markets. Having more storage space will help the operating system and applications run more smoothly, reducing lag caused by insufficient memory.

However, this regulation only applies to devices that want to be certified by Google and use the company's services. Technically, manufacturers can still create devices under 32GB and install an open-source version of Android (AOSP), but they will not have access to the Google Play Store or core Google apps.

Therefore, meeting the 32GB memory requirement is almost mandatory for devices running Android 15. Users who own or intend to buy inexpensive phones with low internal memory should pay special attention to this new requirement if they want to experience future versions of Android.

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