Requirements for new apps
From August 2021, the Google Play Console will require all new apps to:
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Here is a summary of all the changes:
From August 2021, the Google Play Console will require all new apps to:
- Publish with the Android App Bundle format.
- Utilize Play Asset Delivery or Play Feature Delivery to deliver assets or features that exceed download size of 150MB. Expansion files (OBBs) will no longer be supported for new apps.
- Target API level 30 (Android 11) or above and adjust for behavioral changes.
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New Android App Bundle and target API level requirements in 2021
News and insights on the Android platform, developer tools, and events.
Here is a summary of all the changes:
| TYPE OF RELEASE | REPLACED | REQUIRED AUG 2021 |
| New apps on Google Play | APK | Android App Bundle (AAB) |
| Target API level set to 29+ | Target API level set to 30+ | |
| Expansion files (OBBs) | Play Asset Delivery or Play Feature Delivery | |
| TYPE OF RELEASE | REPLACED | REQUIRED NOV 2021 |
| Updates to existing apps on Google Play | No new publishing format requirement | |
| Target API level set to 29+ | Target API level set to 30+ |