Preparing Apps for 16KB Page Size Devices
Article Summary
Dan Brown from Google Play just dropped a requirement that'll affect every Android app targeting Android 15+. Starting November 1st, 2025, your app must support 16 KB page sizes or risk breaking on next-gen devices.
Google is mandating 16 KB page size support for all apps targeting Android 15+ submitted to Play Store after November 2025. This shift from the historical 4 KB standard prepares apps for newer devices with more RAM and unlocks significant performance gains across the board.
Key Takeaways
- App launches improve 3% to 30% with 16 KB page support
- Battery life gains average 4.5%, system boots 8% faster
- Apps without native code need zero changes for compliance
- Play Console's app bundle explorer shows your compatibility status instantly
- React Native, Flutter, and Unity already support 16 KB pages
Critical Insight
Most apps will need minimal changes to meet the November 2025 deadline, with pure Java/Kotlin apps already compliant and native code apps requiring toolchain updates.
