Can you take over an app built by another developer?

Yes. We first review the repository, build process, dependencies and current issues, then outline the work needed to support it safely.

Can you maintain an old Android app?

Yes. We can review older Android applications and address outdated dependencies, SDK requirements, compatibility issues, build problems and other maintenance requirements.

Can you fix crashes and device-specific bugs?

Yes. We use crash reports, logs, profiling and representative devices to reproduce and resolve Android issues.

Can you update an Android app for newer Android versions?

Yes. We can review Android version compatibility, update dependencies and adapt application code where changes to Android APIs or platform behaviour require it.

Can you fix an Android app that no longer builds?

Yes. We can investigate Gradle, Android SDK, Kotlin, dependency and build configuration issues that prevent an existing application from building, then restore a repeatable development and release process.

Can you update an Android app's target SDK?

Yes. We can update target SDK requirements and make the code changes needed to maintain compatibility with current Android and Google Play requirements.

Do you support Android and Google Play updates?

Yes. We can update target SDK levels, dependencies and policy-sensitive behaviour, then prepare and publish a compliant release.

Is maintenance available for one-off issues?

Yes. Support can be scoped around a particular bug or release as well as provided on an ongoing basis.

Android App Maintenance

Android App Maintenance and Support

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Keep your existing Android application secure, compatible and dependable as devices, platform requirements and business needs change.

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Ongoing Android Maintenance and Release Support

An Android app continues to need maintenance and support after launch. Operating system changes, dependency updates, security requirements and real-world usage can all expose issues that were not present in the original release.

We investigate crashes, broken workflows and device-specific bugs, then make focused fixes with regression testing around the affected behaviour. Performance profiling can address slow startup, memory pressure, battery drain and inefficient network activity.

Maintenance includes reviewing dependencies, permissions, data handling and Android version compatibility. We can update target SDK requirements and adapt the app when Google Play policies or platform APIs change.

As Android versions, APIs and Google Play requirements change, older applications can require updates to remain compatible and publishable. We can review the application and make the necessary changes without rebuilding the product from scratch.

For planned releases, we prepare signed builds, manage testing tracks and support Play Store updates. Work can be arranged as ongoing maintenance or scoped support for a specific issue or release.

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Android Maintenance Services12

01Bug investigation and fixing
02Crash and ANR diagnosis
03Performance and battery tuning
04Security and dependency updates
05Android version compatibility
06Target SDK upgrades
07Legacy Android app updates
08Android API and integration fixes
09Automated and device testing
10Google Play policy updates
11Play Store release management
12...and much more.

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Inherited an Android app without support?

We can review the codebase, restore a repeatable build and prioritise the issues that present the greatest risk.

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Taking Over Existing Android Applications

We can take over Android applications originally developed by another freelancer, agency or internal team and establish a practical foundation for ongoing maintenance and development.

We review the existing codebase, build process, dependencies and release setup before identifying the work needed to maintain and develop the application safely.

Where an application has build problems, outdated dependencies, compatibility issues or accumulated technical debt, we can prioritise the changes needed to restore a reliable development and release process.

01 Existing Android app codebases
02 Build and Gradle configuration
03 Kotlin and Android dependencies
04 Android SDK compatibility
05 API and backend integrations
06 Release and signing configuration
07 Google Play deployment
08 Ongoing feature development

Selected Work

Android Development Case Studies

An overview of our successful Android app projects for UK businesses

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01 / Case Study

Android Application

Android Food Ordering Kiosk

An intuitive self-service ordering and loyalty kiosk for Ocean Fry, integrated with a centralized Laravel back-office system.

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02 / Case Study

Android Application

HR Check-In Kiosk App

Streamlined floor attendance, health & safety compliance, and shift tracking using dedicated Android check-in terminals integrated with a central Laravel HR hub.

Android / Laravel View case study →

We approached Ben to build a bespoke local intranet HR portal with a complex set of requirements—from leave management and holiday requests to internal job boards and even a uniform request system. Not only did he deliver on every front, including in-app messaging and training modules, but he also went above and beyond our original scope. The system has completely transformed how we handle onboarding and benefits.

Dominic S.

Android App Maintenance

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Answers about taking over, fixing, updating and maintaining existing Android applications.

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