

TargetSdkVersion in your app's Gradle file, as described inĪlternatively, you can use the android:targetSdkVersionĪttribute in the manifest file, as described in the documentation for the Manifest entries, you can confirm or change the current value of When migrating from lower versions, please see the full list of changes below. Target API level to meet the Google Play requirement.

This document highlights important points you need to know in updating your They start an app for the first time if the app targets Android 5.1 (API level 22) Your app to take advantage of the platform's Support through their targetSdkVersion manifest attribute (also known as theĬonfiguring your app to target a recent API level ensures that users canīenefit from these improvements, while your app can still run on olderĪndroid versions.

Some of these changes only apply to apps that explicitly declare Performance improvements and enhance the Android user experience. Why target newer SDKs?Įvery new Android version introduces changes that bring security and Some out-of-date apps will be unavailable to new users of devices that run newer Permanently private apps-which are restricted to users in a specific organizationĪnd are intended for internal distribution only-aren't required to meet the target Starting in November 2023, app updates must target Android 13 or higher and adjustįor behavioral changes in Android 13 except for Wear OS apps, which must target Starting in August 2023 new apps must target Android 13 (API level 33) or higher exceptįor Wear OS apps, which must target Android 11 (API level 30) or When you upload an APK, it must meet Google Play’s target API level
