️ Google Play Deadline: August 31, 2026 Is Your App Ready?
Starting August 31, 2026, Google Play requires all new apps and app updates to target Android 16 (API level 36). Apps that don't comply will stop appearing to new users on newer Android devices silently killing your installs and rankings, even if the app never crashes.
I help Flutter developers and businesses get ahead of this deadline fast, clean, and without breaking your app.
What I will do for you:
- Upgrade targetSdkVersion / compileSdkVersion to API 36 (Android 16)
- Migrate your Gradle build system to Gradle 9 (Android Gradle Plugin + Kotlin DSL updates)
- Update Flutter & Dart SDK to the latest stable version
- Upgrade outdated dependencies and plugins (Firebase, permission handlers, camera, notifications, etc.) to versions compatible with API 36
- Fix breaking behavior changes introduced in Android 16 (permissions, background restrictions, 16 KB page size support, predictive back, edge-to-edge display)
- Resolve build errors, deprecated APIs, and manifest issues
- Test the app on an Android 16 emulator/device to confirm stability
- Generate a clean, signed AAB/APK ready for Play Console submission