It seems that Google is planning big changes with Android 14 when it comes to app compatibility. According to the latest news, it will no longer be possible to install old apps on new devices.
Google is stepping up its fight against malware by blocking apps that target older versions of Android. The company is said to be planning to enforce stricter API restrictions that will block applications that do not meet the minimum requirements.
Outdated apps don't belong on Android 14
Code detectives noticed a change in Android Open-Source Project, which suggests that Android 14 will block the installation of outdated apps targeting older versions of Android.
This means that users will not be able to download certain outdated apps from the Google Play Store and third-party app stores.
Developers must constantly update their apps to meet the Play Store's minimum requirements. These guidelines currently require that new applications be targeted at at least Android 12, which complicates the situation for developers.
Outdated apps that you have installed in the past will still be available to download again from the Play Store, even if they do not meet the minimum operating system requirements.
The goal is to eliminate malware
However, this is likely to change with Android 14. It seems that Google wants to tighten up the requirements of its apps a bit. The goal is to help stop the spread of malware, at least on Android smartphones.
Google will probably initially block apps targeting older versions of Android. The minimum requirements will be updated when newer versions of Android are released.
Although the process can be bypassed via the command line at first, the process will be much more complicated than simply opening the application.
It is also possible that it will be up to the manufacturer of the given smartphone to allow the installation of applications built for very old versions of Android. At least on Google Pixel devices directly from Google, this option will be disabled.
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Security should be the user's first priority. The user should decide for himself whether or not he wants to use such restrictions. If the new system does not suit me, I will not buy such a device.