Software Update App

💡 Project Overview

The idea behind this app was to create a simple, efficient, and user-friendly utility that checks for app updates, system information, and device usage analytics — all from a single dashboard. The goal was to make managing apps and updates faster, smarter, and accessible to non-tech-savvy users.

🎯 Client Requirements

The client needed:

• A Play Store-compatible Android app
• Easy-to-use update checker with batch uninstall
• Features to display system/device/app info
• Delivery within 10 weeks
• Target platform: Google Play Store only

They wanted a lightweight tool with modern UI and real-time update scan support.

🗂️ Documentation & Planning

The planning phase included:

• Technical stack finalization
• Wireframes for UI/UX
• Backend logic for retrieving app and system info
• Functional scope: update detection, uninstall support, device info, usage tracking
  Languages Used: Dart, Java (for native permissions)
  Tech Stack: Flutter, Android SDK, Figma (for UI)

🎨 Design & Prototyping

The UI/UX was designed in Figma with a focus on clarity and simplicity:

• Modern card-based layout
• Update list, system info, and uninstall options
• Dark/light mode compatibility
• Easy navigation tabs
  The prototype was tested internally for accessibility and ease of use.

🛠️ Development

Framework: Flutter (for faster cross-device UI)

Language: Dart + Java (native Android integrations)

Key Libraries & Tools:

• device_info_plus for hardware info
• package_info_plus for app versioning
• flutter_launcher_icons
• permission_handler
• get for state management
  The app dynamically reads all installed apps, filters system/user apps, and checks Play Store for pending updates.

✅ Quality Assurance

Testing was done across:

• Android 8 to Android 14
• Multiple brands (Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, etc.)
• Performance under low RAM/storage
  Bugs resolved:
• App crash on first load
• App not listing recently installed apps
• Permissions issue on Android 13
  Final version passed all internal QA benchmarks.

📲 Publish Platform

The app was published exclusively on:

• Google Play Store
  It was optimized for Android phones and tablets.

⚠️ Challenges Faced

• Handling real-time app update data without violating Google policies
• Filtering system apps vs user apps
• Handling permission restrictions in Android 11+
• Making the UI lightweight but information-rich
• Ad network integration without affecting performance

⏳ Timeline

The app was completed in 9 weeks:

• Week 1–2: Design & Flow Approval
• Week 3–5: Flutter Development + API Integration
• Week 6–7: Device Info & Update Checker logic
• Week 8: Bug Testing
• Week 9: App Store Submission & Metadata Prep

💰 Cost & Server Estimations

• Server Hosting: Not required (update checks via Play Store links)
• Backend Services: Firebase Analytics (optional)
• Total Cost: $500–$650 (design, dev, testing, publishing)
• No recurring server cost – optimized for offline/local use
• 📲 Download Now on Play Store