[Sports Watch] [API 6] Error when installing an app on GT4: The file is too large.

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How to Fix the "File Too Large" Error When Installing GT4 Watch App on HarmonyOS

Problem Description

Error installing GT4 watch app: File too large.

Background Knowledge

The .hap file for HarmonyOS apps must be below a certain size to be installed successfully on a device. Files larger than the maximum allowed size (typically 10MB) will result in installation errors. Optimizing the app size is crucial for smooth deployment.

Solution

To resolve the issue, reduce the size of the images in the app. You can do this by:

• Compressing image files.
• Using lower-resolution images where possible.
• Removing unnecessary images or optimizing their formats.

Verification Result

After reducing the image sizes, the .hap file size was reduced under the 10MB limit, and the app was successfully installed on the GT4 watch.

Written by Emirhan Serin