Google Play has just changed their requirements for apps submitted to them. I was about to post my first app. Great timing, no?
Google (in red):
Issue details
App must target Android 15 (API level 35) or higher
You won't be able to release app updates (4 days away)
Date sent
Aug 26, 2025
Deadline
Aug 30, 2025
To provide users with a safe and secure experience, Google Play requires all apps to meet target API level requirements.
From Aug 30, 2025, if your target API level is not within 1 year of the latest Android release, you won't be able to update your app.
Fix:
Your highest non-compliant target API level is Android 14 (API level 34).
To ensure that you can continue to make updates to your app you must:
- Update your app to target Android 15 (API level 35) or higher.
- Publish a new version of your app to production. Before you do this, you can test your app using internal, closed, or open testing.