How can I generate an AAB with minSdkVersion 21?

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Hello everyone,

I'm using the latest MIT App Inventor version:

Version: nb204c-ai2a
Build: June 12, 2026

I created my app using only standard MIT App Inventor components. I am not using any extensions (.aix).

The app works perfectly on my Android phone when I build and install the APK.

However, when I build an Android App Bundle (.aab) and upload it to Google Play Console, I receive this error:

“Play installer check requires a minimum SDK version of 21 or higher. The uploaded App Bundle has a minimum SDK version of 14. Update the minSdkVersion in your app's Android manifest.”

I cannot find any option in MIT App Inventor to change the minimum SDK version.

Has anyone experienced this issue?

Is this related to the AAB builder, or is there another way to generate an AAB from MIT App Inventor with minSdkVersion 21 or higher?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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You have two options available to do this-

  1. import an extension which is available on community by Anke which will set the min api to 21.

  2. use third party tools to edit your apk's manifest.