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Haider's avatar
Haider
Level 1.5: Cupcake
2 months ago

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DEPRECATED_SDK_VERSION: App package must target at least SDK version 23, but found 21

 

    • mattdermody's avatar
      mattdermody
      Level 2.2: Froyo
      2 months ago

      I have a feeling this is one of the first of many of these type of posts we're going to see. 

       

      Android 14 is now explicitly blocking lower target build APKs from being installed on devices. The only "workaround" to this is a forced install through ADB. It can't be forced any other way. You will have to work with the app developer to have it updated to be compliant in order for it to be installed.

       

      This will likely be a big problem for some enterprises that have a legacy enterprise application that was developed internally but no longer maintained that are forced into a device refresh to devices running A14+.

      • jasonbayton's avatar
        jasonbayton
        Level 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich
        2 months ago

        And Android 15 bumps it up to min version of 24, so this'll be a moving target forevermore. 

         

        I assume it's going to be one of those things that'll force orgs to either figure out how to get it updated, or abandon the legacy app and redevelop it. Neither being a fun activity, nor cheap I'd imagine, but little choice now save for remaining on old, outdated hardware.