Google/api31/android October 13, 2023

[Taifun]

@FRANKLIN

So, does this mean that this information from ggole here is not valid?

no, of course this information is valid

@FRANKLIN

and informs that from October 1st, new users will no longer be able to download

where exactly is that mentioned? as of today you have almost 1 year to provide an update using SDK33

@FRANKLIN

because every time I launch a new version, Google sends a message like this.

if you build your app today, it targets already SDK33... as it has been said earlier

@Anke

your update is from August 10, 2023 and therefore before the nb193 release (targetSdk 33).

so if you upload an update today, there should not be that warning anymore...

@FRANKLIN

This message appears everywhere. ..

as a friendly reminder from Google to update your apps... you have almost 1 year to do it... see also

Update my app API to Android 13

There is a separate policy than this one that affects every app, specifically: Existing apps that don't target an API level within two years of the latest major Android version release will not be available to all users. Currently, existing apps [...] must target API level 31 or above by August 31, 2023 [...]. Otherwise, they will stop being discoverable to all Google Play users whose devices run Android OS versions newer than your app’s target API level... From Target API level requireme…

Taifun