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Learn how to easily upgrade your Flutter app's target API level to comply with Google Play's requirements before the deadline.
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A Guide to Upgrading Your Flutter App's Target API Level for Google Play

In the world of mobile app development, staying compliant with platform requirements is crucial for keeping your app available for users. Recently, Google Play has sent out notifications to developers about the need to upgrade the target API level of their applications. If you’ve received that email, you might be wondering what steps you need to take in order to avoid potential issues before the deadline of August 31, 2023. In this post, we will guide you through the necessary changes to make in your Flutter app to meet these requirements.

Understanding the Target API Level Requirement

Google Play mandates that all apps must target a specific API level that aligns with the latest Android features and security measures. This change is designed to help improve user experience and maintain app security throughout the Google Play ecosystem. For your Flutter app, this means you’ll need to check and potentially update the target API level defined in your app's build configuration.

Steps to Upgrade Your Target API Level

Here’s how to update your Flutter app to comply with the new API level requirements:

Step 1: Locate Your Build Configuration

Navigate to the location of your Flutter app in your project directory.

Find the android folder.

Go to the app folder.

Open the build.gradle file. This is where the build configuration for your app is defined.

Step 2: Update the Build Configuration

Within the build.gradle file, you need to find and modify the following lines:

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You’ll want to change these lines to the following:

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Explanation of Changes:

minSdkVersion: This property defines the minimum version of Android that your app can run on. Here, we are increasing it to 22.

targetSdkVersion: This indicates the version of Android that your app has been tested against. We are updating this to 33, aligning it with the latest standards required by Google Play.

Step 3: Save Your Changes and Test Your App

After making the changes to your build.gradle file:

Save the file.

Run your app locally to ensure everything works as expected.

Make sure that you have no compilation errors or broken functionality due to the update.

Step 4: Submit Your App

Once you confirm that your app runs smoothly on the updated configuration, you can proceed to submit your app to Google Play before the August 31, 2023 deadline. Ensure that you also review any new permissions that might be required due to the upgraded target API level.

Conclusion

It’s essential for developers to stay informed about the platform requirements set by Google Play to ensure their apps remain available to users. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily update the target API level of your Flutter application and fulfill Google Play's requirements without significant hassle.

If you have any questions about the upgrade process or encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to reach out for help or additional clarification. Happy coding!