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aakarshrestha
aakarshrestha
6,509 Points
Posted by aakarshrestha
aakarshrestha
6,509 Points

"This device isn't compatible with this version." while installing the app from Play Store.

I just uploaded my app in play store and in the chrome browser i can see the app in play store. But it says that "This device isn't compatible with this version.". My app minimum sdk is 4 and plus. Targeted sdk is 23 (Marshmallow). I tried it in the android device with lollipop and marshmallow but i still get that the device is not compatible in both the devices and OS.

Can anyone please help?

Any help is highly appreciated!

Happy coding!

3 Answers

aakarshrestha
aakarshrestha
6,509 Points
aakarshrestha
aakarshrestha
6,509 Points

I fixed it. There was a line break in AndroidManifest file. Once i put the code inside the <> tag, it worked.

Happy coding!

Philip G
Philip G
14,600 Points
Philip G
Philip G
14,600 Points

Hi there,

some people seem to have the same problem with Instagram. You could try if the mentioned workaround works.

We're aware of an issue where some people get a "Device not compatible" error message in the Google Play Store when trying to download Instagram, even though Instagram should support the phone. Google is currently investigating this issue with Google Play Store.

As a temporary workaround, Google suggests clearing Google Play Store's data from your phone and then trying to install Instagram. To do this, go to Settings > Application Manager > All > Google Play Store > Clear data.

Best Regards, Philip

aakarshrestha
aakarshrestha
6,509 Points
aakarshrestha
aakarshrestha
6,509 Points

I have tried it and it did not work for me. Thanks for the time and effort to reply on my post.

Happy coding!