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Asked: 2026-06-12T10:02:36+00:00

I have an app that actually was developed for level starting 7. So far

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I have an app that actually was developed for level starting 7.
So far I had these settings:

Android Build Target = 7 - for compiling
minSdkVersion=7, targetSdkVersion=7 - for GooglePlay filter

Now as it turns out, when using these settings the app does not work correctly anymore on level 14 and above. While it does not crash, there are some functions which do not work correctly anmore.

Now I found out that changing the settings to this:

Android Build Target = 12, minSdkVersion=7, targetSdkVersion=7

solves the problem – AND the app can still be installed on level 7 devices and runs without problems.

Is it actually OK to leave the setting like that or are there any risks that I do not see?

It just seems strange that a level 12 compiled app just runs on level 7 (or hopefully on all others < 12) without any problems.

Many thanks!

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  1. Editorial Team

    Your config is OK as long as you’ve tested enough on Android API level 7 devices to be sure the app functions fine.

    More normal might be to set the targetSdkVersion = Android Build Target

    I have an app on the market (from 2010) with Android Build Target =4 and minSDKVersion=3 and it is fine. But I also set targetSdkVersion=4.

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