What is AAB file in Android?

As mentioned earlier, AAB stands for Android App bundle . According to Android Developer’s guide, an Android App Bundle is a publishing format that includes all the resources and compiled code for an application, and defers the APK generation and signing to Google Play.

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Can you sideload AAB?

The APK is what Android runs, but the AAB is what the developer uploads to the Play Store. App Bundles might be replacing APKs on the Play Store, but not on Android devices themselves. You can still sideload APK files to your device just like always. In fact, you can sideload AAB files as well .

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Why is my app size so big?

App size on device: The amount of space required to install your app. Since apps are compressed when they’re downloaded, it can make install sizes larger than download sizes . When an app has a larger install size, more space is required on a user’s device to complete the installation.

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