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 Why target newer SDKs?Įvery new Android version introduces changes that bring security and Some out-of-date apps will be unavailable to new users of devices that run newer Permanently private apps-which are restricted to users in a specific organizationĪnd are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 Level 30) and Android 13 (API level 33), inclusive.Īpp updates must target Android 13 or higher and adjustįor behavioral changes in Android 13 except for Wear OS apps, which must target
New apps must target Android 13 (API level 33) or higher exceptįor Wear OS apps, which must target a version between Android 11 (API When you upload an APK, it must meet Google Play’s target API level
