Google Play now requires Android apps to support 16 KB memory page sizes starting November 1, 2025, for apps targeting Android 15+. This change affects apps with native C/C++ libraries that make assumptions about 4 KB page sizes. Developers need to audit their native code, replace hardcoded page size values with dynamic system calls like sysconf(_SC_PAGESIZE), and recompile with recent Android NDK versions. Pure Java/Kotlin apps are largely unaffected, while hybrid apps may need updates only if they use custom native modules.
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Table of ContentsWhat is a Page Size?Why is this Change Being Implemented Now?What are the Pros and Cons of this Change?Should You worry About this Change?Is this Mandatory?What if You Don’t Upgrade Your App?How Does this Affect Hybrid Apps?What Would be the Code Change for This?How to Verify if Your App is Upgraded to a 16 KB Page SizeConclusionSort: