Question about traccar-manager-android repository deprecation and migration impact

Junior_Man 3 days ago

Hello everyone,

I created a custom Android app based on the repository:
https://github.com/traccar/traccar-manager-android

I recently read that this repository is no longer being actively updated, and that the current recommended repository is now:
https://github.com/traccar/traccar-manager

I have a few questions regarding this change:

If I continue using the latest available version of traccar-manager-android, could this cause any issues in the near future due to the lack of updates?

For example: compatibility problems, security concerns, API changes, or loss of support.

Is there any immediate impact today, or is this more of a long-term concern?

From an Android-only perspective, is it recommended to migrate and build a new app based on the newer traccar-manager repository?

How different is the new repository compared to the old Android-specific one?

I’m mainly trying to understand the development effort required to migrate, refactor, or rebuild the Android app if necessary.

I want to evaluate whether a migration is really required at this moment or if it’s safe to keep the current app running for now.

Thanks in advance for any guidance or recommendations.

Anton Tananaev 3 days ago

If I continue using the latest available version of traccar-manager-android, could this cause any issues in the near future due to the lack of updates?

Near future probably no.

How different is the new repository compared to the old Android-specific one?

Very different. You would probably need to re-implement your changes.