The absence of API support system made by Google on the Nokia X causes several existing Android apps will not deliver on Nokia X. However , Nokia claims , the majority of Android applications to run optimally on Nokia X.
Nokia confirms that approximately 75 percent of Android apps currently available in the Nokia X can run without any modifications . While 25 percent of the rest need to be modified for using APIs made by Google .
For example , there is an application that uses the Google Maps API for mapping features . Well , it could be a feature mapping is not optimal, or crashes due to system Nokia X does not support Google Maps API .
Then , how can I make Android apps run optimally on Nokia X ?
The key is in the application developer . They are encouraged to make a small modification to the application . Nokia 's Head of Developer Relations , Amit Patel explains , developers do not need to rewrite the application source code to Nokia X or do a repackage . APK . Developers simply replace at least three APIs Google made with the API of the application made by Nokia that runs optimally on Nokia X.
Here are three API provided by Nokia to replace the Google APIs :
location
To replace Google Maps , Nokia provides Nokia Here Maps API for location or mapping features .
notifications
As for the notification system , an Android application that previously used Google Cloud Messaging API should be replaced with the Nokia Push Notification .
Purchasing the app ( in- app purchase )
Nokia is also building its own payment system to purchase digital content within the application . In- app purchase system also had to use the API from Nokia because the application will be offered at the Nokia Store , not Google Play Store .
Patel asserts that all tools and web sites to build applications on the Nokia X will be available in the near future .
After all API was changed , now is the time to apply for that application developers are available in the Nokia Store . Nokia Store is the main gateway for users who want to search for , download , and install applications or games on your Nokia X.
The app store provides a method of toll payment cut in a number of countries , including Indonesia , to allow users who do not have a credit card to buy applications or digital content .
However, the Nokia X also allows users to download and install the application format . APK from sources outside the Nokia Store . All it takes is to enable the option "allow installation of apps from unknown sources" in the Settings menu .
After that , users can download and install the application . Keep in mind that file . APK should be obtained from reliable sources to avoid possible infection of malicious programs .
Android Open Source Project ( AOSP )
In developing and using Android , Nokia only uses licensed " Android Open Source Project " ( AOSP ) from Google . In this license , Google allows anyone to take advantage of Android for free . Google has established a commitment that Android is an operating system that is open source or open .
Android is used on the Nokia X current version is 4.1.2 ( Jelly Bean ) . Nokia Android operating system version is called " Nokia X software platform . "
Nokia itself did a lot of modifications on Android , including the change to the look of the Nokia X looks like Windows Phone with plaid shades .
Meanwhile , Nokia did not buy a license Google Mobile Service ( GMS ) from Google . This is why Nokia X does not directly provide core Android applications , such as the native Gmail app , Google Maps , Chrome , YouTube , Hangouts , Google+ , Google Drive , Google Search and Play Store .
Steps taken by Nokia has previously been done in providing tools and Amazon.com Kindle Fire tablet ecosystem . Amazon Kindle Fire does not allow users to visit the Google Play Store , or surf the internet with Chrome , or use the Gmail native app .
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