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I bought an Asus Zenpad because I wanted something with good processor, ram, graphics card, every sensor under the sun... Because I want it to be compatible with every app I want to install. Unfortunately, this strategy didn't work. I am finding tons of apps I want to install are not compatible with this tablet. I'm going to return it and get a better one.

Problem is: How can I find a better one? How can you tell how good a particular tablet is for app compatibility? What's a better strategy than the strategy that let me down this time?
 
If you find an app that's not compatible with your device, how can you tell *why* it's not compatible? The tablet in question has decent processor, graphics card, memory, and every sensor under the sun, so I don't see any reason it should be incompatible.

If I login to google play using a laptop, I can find the app, and it says "This app is compatible with some of your devices" and it shows which device is not compatible ... But I can't find any more information. Why isn't it compatible?
 
Tell us the app and what tablet you're using but usually that messaged is prompted if your android version isn't compatible with an app. Well at least base on my experience that is always the case.
 
You will have to ask the developer. Even if we knew what device you had and indeed the app you refer to, we couldn't tell you, sorry
 
Well, the Zenpad runs an Intel processor, not an ARM chip. Intel is pretty new to the mobile CPU arena, and not many phones or tablets use it. It may be that the developer neglected to include Intel chips as compatible in the compatibility manifesto of the app, or seeing that he hasn't tested any Intel based devices, decided to leave it out. Usually, Asus and Acer uses Intel chips for their Android devices. Lenovo also I think. You could try emailing the developers of your problem, and mention that you are ok with it being not fully tested for your device hardware, and he could send you directly a copy of the apk (installer) of his app. Once installed I don't think you'll have problems updating via the Play Store. Or your feedback may convince him to edit the compatibility manifesto.

If you plan to just return it and get something else, choose a Samsung or LG tablet, as they usually run the more common ARM architecture processors that most developers test on.
 
Hi,lenovo tab A3500 hv.is good. all Google apps are updated to latest version. also installed many third party apps ,all apps are working accurately.
 
If I woke up in your shoes, I would choose the best name-brand tablet I could afford. Stay away from cheapo tablets at all costs - they are grossly underpowered and have virtually zero manufacturer support! Go with a Samsung Galaxy Tab or (better yet) a Galaxy Note 10.1. They will take pretty much any app you throw at them, and are well supported.
 
The_Chief said:
If I woke up in your shoes, I would choose the best name-brand tablet I could afford. Stay away from cheapo tablets at all costs - they are grossly underpowered and have virtually zero manufacturer support! Go with a Samsung Galaxy Tab or (better yet) a Galaxy Note 10.1. They will take pretty much any app you throw at them, and are well supported.
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[emoji17] I'm afraid the Note 10.1 is actually at the end of support lifespan. The successor model still hasn't been announced AFAIK. The latest ones are this year's Tab S2, Tab A and Tab E, then last year's Tab S. The latest Note 10.1 is nearly 2 years old.
ASUS however, is also far from being a cheap no name brand. They are after all the first choice Google had for making Nexus tablets, and their phones are well supported. Their current flagship, the Zenphone 2, and several other offerings are getting Marshmallow.
 
ASUS is fine. Our Note 10.1 (2104) just got the 5.1.1 update, so I'm not sure about end-of-life yet. It may yet get Android 6. But I agree: there are plenty of options out there... my point was mainly to avoid super cheap, no-name Android tablets.
 
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