I received a message about Google Play's 16kb memory requirements for my Android app. What do I need to do?
Google's Message on 16 KB Page Size Requirements
Received a Google email about your Android app not supporting 16 KB memory page sizes? It talks about Nov 1, 2025 and May 1, 2026, and both dates have now passed. Here’s what it really means.
Breaking it Down
Google has updated requirements around how Android apps are built to support devices that use larger 16 KB memory pages (instead of the older 4 KB standard).
Here are the key dates:
- Nov 1, 2025 → Every new app or new build submitted to Google Play must support 16 KB memory pages.
- May 1, 2026 → All updates to existing apps must support 16 KB memory pages.
✅ Starting October 21, 2025, all our new builds & rebuilds are compatible with the 16KB requirement of Android.
Implications for Your Existing App
If your app is already live on Google Play and built with BDK:
- ✅ Your app will not be removed from the Play Store.
- ✅ It will stay downloadable, discoverable, and fully functional.
- ✅ You need a rebuild only when you want to publish an update. Since May 1, 2026, every update must support 16 KB pages, and every BDK build or rebuild made after October 21, 2025 already does.
In short: existing apps remain safe and live.
The new rule matters only when you generate a new build / rebuild and they will already be compatible with the requirements.
Some users can't open an app built before October 2025? Read this.
What about the notification from google in your google play account?
- Google's notification had a 'Request additional time' button that moved the deadline to May 1, 2026. That date has now passed.
- Want to publish an update? Request a rebuild first. Your new build will support 16 KB pages.
BDK's Plan for Compliance
- Starting 21st October 2025, all our new builds & rebuilds are compatible with the 16KB requirement of Android.
- No special action is needed from your side. Any build / rebuild ordered after this date will be automatically supporting 16kb requirement.
I ordered a rebuild after October 21, 2025. How do I verify that it is compatible with the requirement
- In your Google Play account, navigate to the 'Latest releases and bundles' tab in the left menu under the Test & Release section.
- Click the right arrow icon for the app bundle version for which you would like to check 16kb support
- In the bundle details screen that opens you will see the 'Memory page size' details which indicate if the build supports 16kb memory page requirement or not
Timeline of Requirements
Date | What Applies | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
Before Nov 1, 2025 | No change | You can publish new apps, rebuilds, and updates as usual. |
Nov 1, 2025 onward | New apps & rebuilds | Every new app or rebuild must support 16 KB requirement. BDK handles this automatically. |
May 1, 2026 onward | Updates to existing apps | Your existing app must support 16kb requirement. If you don’t update, your existing app stays live. |
Ready for an Upgrade?
If you’re planning a rebuild, just tap Request rebuild on your project's Dashboard at your BDK project page. Our updated code will automatically ensure compliance. Then publish the new Android build to Google Play as an update.
- It comes out of your banked rebuilds. Every build purchase comes with 4, valid for 12 months from payment
- None left? An extra rebuild is $19 (prices as of 19 October 2026)
- Find them in your project's Purchases tab, or tap Request rebuild on your project's Dashboard
Crave More Insights?
For more details, check Google’s 16 KB page size FAQ.
Updated on: 11/04/2026
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