What is Android Target version?

You can find your device’s Android version number, security update level, and Google Play system level in your Settings app.

You can find your device’s Android version number, security update level, and Google Play system level in your Settings app.

The Target Android Version (also known as targetSdkVersion ) is the API level of the Android device where the app expects to run . Android uses this setting to determine whether to enable any compatibility behaviors – this ensures that your app continues to work the way you expect.

Generally, companies target a minimum version of KitKat, or SDK 19 , for new endeavors. For personal projects, we usually choose Lollipop, or SDK 21, as it brings a number of improvements to the table, such as improved build times.

Generally, companies target a minimum version of KitKat, or SDK 19 , for new endeavors. For personal projects, we usually choose Lollipop, or SDK 21, as it brings a number of improvements to the table, such as improved build times.