What qualifies an Android phone to show up in Android Marketplace filter

[Toni Lugosan]

Could somebody tell me what makes a device qualify to show up in
Android Marketplace filter when you upload an apk? Do they have to be
CTS certified only or it needs to meet other criterias?
I tailored the Manifest files to accepts any devices with normal,
large and xlarge screen sizes and low, medium and high density. This
configuration should include most of the newest handsets that are
already on the market but it doesn't.
For example there is Motorola Atrix 2 that doesn't appear in the
filter but I can download any app from the Market place using Play
Store.

Thanks,

 

[Shengxin]

You can take a look at Filters on Google Play | Android Developers.

It says:
The results are filtered based on which applications are compatible with that device. For example, if an application requires a camera (as specified in the application manifest file), then Google Play will not show the app on any device that does not have a camera.

Declarations in the manifest file that are compared to the device's configuration is not the only part of how applications are filtered. Filtering might also occur due to the user's country and carrier, the presence or absence of a SIM card, and other factors.

In summary, when determining whether to display your app, Google Play checks the device's hardware and software configuration, as well as it's carrier, location, and other characteristics. It then compares those against the restrictions and dependencies expressed by the application's manifest file and publishing details. If the application is compatible with the device according to the filter rules, Google Play displays the application to the user. Otherwise, Google Play hides your application from search results and category browsing, even if a user specifically requests the app by clicking a deep link that points directly to the app's ID within Google Play.

Hope this helps.