Based on my device lab where tested on Android Virtual Device API v16 – v29, use GAPPs or not.
The main goal is to quickly give a affirmative detail to BE team, when any error occurred.
Fast way for bug spot inspections at production app. Occurred at BE side?, network call, FE logic, or else.
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