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Nexussim Lements
Nexussim Lements

Reputation: 787

Google Play Store API Level requirement minimum vs target

Google communicated that in order to publish a new app or an app update in the Play store, you must meet Google Play’s NEW target API level requirements:

Starting in August 2022, new apps must target API level 31 (Android 12) or above. Starting in November 2022, app updates must target API level 31 (Android 12) or above.

My current gradle build target:

minSdkVersion 26
targetSdkVersion 33

However, as you can see my minSdkVersion targets a lower version. Do I have to upgrade the MIN SDK VERSION along with the TARGET version? Or can I still leave it as lower as posible for maximum compatibility with older devices?

Upvotes: 8

Views: 18885

Answers (3)

j4hangir
j4hangir

Reputation: 3069

Even after upgrading targetSdkVersion to 34 I was still getting this warning on my Android device. What got rid of was upgrading minSdkVersion to 26 as well.

Upvotes: 4

Cory
Cory

Reputation: 165

If this helps anyone... I was having the same issue and warnings, and Google was pointing to old versions I had paused in closed testing. Once I simply unselected the testers on those versions, I received a message that all issues had been resolved.

Upvotes: 4

Introspective
Introspective

Reputation: 736

It is April 2023 now (way after Google's August 2022 deadline) and my apps pass all reviews with:

minSdkVersion 26
targetSdkVersion 33

So, answering your questions:

  1. No, you do not have to upgrade the minSdkVersion along with the TARGET version
  2. Yes, you can I still leave it as lower as possible for maximum compatibility with older devices.

Upvotes: 8

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