Simulate Android 16 Environment for Testing and Development

[ranodeepgupta263-lang]

Describe the bug

Develop an Android 16 simulator within the DuckDuckGo Android project to mimic the features, APIs, and behaviors of Android 16 (Android V). This will allow developers to test compatibility, experiment with new Android 16 features, and ensure smooth transitions for users.

Key aspects to implement:

• Support for Android 16 system APIs and behaviors
• Emulation of Android 16-specific features
• Configurable device parameters (screen size, RAM, storage, etc.)
• Integration with Android development tools (ADB, logcat)
• Documentation for setup and usage

This will help the team and external developers test their apps against the upcoming Android release.

How to Reproduce

N/A – Feature request, not a bug. To implement, create a simulator module or extension within the project, providing configuration options and emulating Android 16 APIs and behaviors. Ensure integration with existing dev tooling.

Steps to achieve this:

1. Research Android 16 new APIs, features, and changes
2. Design simulator architecture
3. Implement API and feature emulation
4. Allow device configuration
5. Integrate with development tools
6. Document usage

Expected behavior

Developers should be able to launch a simulated Android 16 environment, configure device properties, and test their apps or features as if running on Android 16. The simulator should closely match Android 16 system behavior and expose new APIs for testing.

Environment

- DDG App Version: N/A (development tool)
- Device: Any (simulator should support multiple configurations)
- OS: Android 16 (simulated)

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[nalcalag]

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll share it with the engineer currently working on Android 16 support in case it’s useful. Since this is a feature request rather than an actual issue, I’ll go ahead and close it.