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[Important] Information on changing the target API Level requirements of an Android app (Updated)
Date
2023-10-18 05:56:35
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Hello! This is the Galaxy Store Seller Portal team.

Thank you for using Seller Portal and for your continued interest.

Galaxy Store and Seller Portal are always striving to provide the best app service in a stable user environment.

Recently, we have shared a series of announcements about TargetAPILevel in Galaxy Store. The reason we have set these requirements is to improve security and performance with the release of the latest Android version (https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/11926878). We would like to summarize the plan for TargetAPILevel for next year to avoid any confusion.

In order to register or update an Android app in Galaxy Store, you must meet the requirements below.

Please refer to the following requirements and future schedule to ensure that there are no difficulties in providing app services.

■ Target of application

- New registration or update of Android apps

■ Details and schedule

- The targetSdkVersion of the manifest specified in the APK must meet the following requirements.

- In the event that the targetSdkVersion is not specified, the minSdkVersion must meet the following requirements.

- If these requirements are not met at the time of registering a new app or updating an app, the app cannot be registered.

COUNTRY Target Details Effective date
Global (not including China) New /
Update app

When submitting the app binary, it is necessary to apply TargetSDKVersion 33 (Android 13) or higher

November 01, 2023
Global Existing App Apps below TargetSDKVersion 30 can only be used on devices running Android OS that are the same or lower than the target API level of the app
China Only New app When submitting the app binary, it is necessary to apply TargetSDKVersion 30 (Android 11) or higher
(Wear OS apps require targetSDKversion 30 or higher)
May 01, 2024
China Only Update app When submitting the app binary, it is necessary to apply TargetSDKVersion 30 (Android 11) or higher
(Wear OS apps require targetSDKversion 30 or higher)

※ Starting September 1, 2024, phased sales suspension will be processed for apps under TargetSDKVersion 30
August 01, 2024

Thank you.
Galaxy Store Seller Portal Team

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