Can You Install AAB Directly on Android Devices?

Learn how to handle Android App Bundles (AAB) and their installation process on devices.

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AAB (Android App Bundle) cannot be installed directly on a device. Instead, it needs to be converted to APK files using tools like bundletool or distributed through the Google Play Store, which handles this conversion automatically for users.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is an Android App Bundle (AAB)? An Android App Bundle (AAB) is a publishing format that includes all the resources and code of an Android app, optimized for distribution.
  2. Why can’t AAB be installed directly? AAB files need to be converted to APKs for installation, which can be done using tools like bundletool or through the Google Play Store.
  3. What is bundletool? Bundletool is a command-line tool provided by Google that enables developers to create APK sets from AABs for distribution.
  4. How does Google Play Store handle AABs? The Google Play Store automatically manages AAB files by converting them into optimized APKs for each device during installation.