Hello, this is the Galaxy Store Seller Portal team.
Thank you for using Seller Portal.
Google has released the latest Android version (https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/11926878).
In accordance with their policy, we are writing to inform you of the changes to the targetSdkVersion in Galaxy Store.
In order to register or update an Android app in Galaxy Store, you must meet the requirements below.
Please refer to requirements and upcoming schedule below to ensure there are no issues 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.
- 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 34 (Android 14) or higher |
November 01,
2024 |
|
Global |
Existing App |
Apps below targetSdkVersion 33 can only be used on devices running
Android OS that are the same or lower than the targetSdkVersion 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) |
|
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) |
If you have any questions, please select Seller Portal > Help > Contact us.
Thank you.
Galaxy Store Seller Portal Team
