Android Question Installing the application

[Sergey_New]

When installing an application created using SdkVersion=29 on a device with Android 14, a message appears stating that the application was created in an old version. Is there any way to get rid of this message so as not to scare the user?

 

[JohnC]

You said "SDKVersion=29" but is that the "targetSDKVersion"? I ask because it seems like the "older version of android" warning should only be displayed if the TargetSDKVersion is set to 22 (android 5.1) or lower when it is run on devices with android 10 or higher:

Behavior changes: all apps | Android Developers

developer.android.com

 

[Sergey_New]

Yes, this is targetSDKVersion=29

 

[JohnC]

Then I think the only way to prevent that warning is to raise the targetSDKVersion to 33 - but this may cause issues with your app, so you will need to test it.

This page lists some potential problems you might run into when raising the targetSDKVersion:

android.jar / targetSdkVersion / minSdkVersion

There are several versioned components that affect the compilation process and the runtime behavior of our apps. The purpose of this tutorial is to explain the differences between them and help you choose which version to use. Each Android version is mapped to an api level. You can see this...

www.b4x.com

 

[Sergey_New]

to raise the targetSDKVersion to 33

Thank you!
I don't want to do this because it causes a lot of problems with my app.

 

[Sagenut]

I think it's enough to explain the thing to who will install your app.
Because anyway the real problem in installing apps out of the market is to trust the developer.

 

[Sergey_New]

I think it's enough to explain the thing to who will install your app.

Thank you, there seems to be no other way!