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Java vs Kotlin is a maintainability issue.

The reason it's pulled isn't java vs kot: It's refusing to use the modern APIs that are required for it to function on Android 11+.

My outline specifically mentions the use of illegal calls which will literally just crash on later android versions. He even has his call stack pasted as a comment.



> The reason it's pulled isn't java vs kot: It's refusing to use the modern APIs that are required for it to function on Android 11+.

That's not a reason to pull an app. It's a reason to tell users of Android 11+ that the app isn't compatible with their device, but everyone else should still be able to install it.




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