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For Google Play, can I have my game require less than Android 12 to download?

I have built a game for Android that I am pretty exited about and proud of. I have released it to the app store but in order to download the game it needs to have Android 12 or above. I know very few people who currently have that new of an Android phone which heavily limits my audience. Is there a way that I can change the game to where it requires less than Android 12? Also the game is built in Unity if that changes anything.

Thank you, Tyrone McClanahan

Link to game: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TyMcClanahan.BoomerangBilly

Solution

  • You need to update the minSdkVersion field on the AndroidManifest.xml

    See https://developer.android.com/training/basics/supporting-devices/platforms

    You can choose the value of minSdkVersion that matches the Android API Level that your app is compatible with.

    Make sure not to confuse minSdkVersion and targetSdkVersion. The latter only configures the behaviour of the app and not the eligibility of devices for your app. See What is the difference between min SDK version/target SDK version vs. compile SDK version? for more details.