Recommended Minimum SDK for this 2021

Question

I want to ask about Android Studio. What is the recommended Minimum SDK for this 2021, I'm currently using api target SDK 31? And how to determine the best Minimum SDK for current latest api? whether browsing on the internet or asking in forums?

Answer 1

The minimum SDK is the minimum version of Android your app will support. If you would like to support older phones, you should set your minimum SDK level lower, and if you want to reduce code complexity and only support newer phones, you can go with a higher SDK level.

The numbers correspond with android versions .

I would personally recommend supporting Android 5.1+ (minimum SDK of 22) if you do not know where to start, as compatibility with android 4 gets tricky.