The Target Android Version (also known as targetSdkVersion ) is the API level of the Android device where the app expects to run. Android uses this setting to determine whether to enable any compatibility behaviors – this ensures that your app continues to work the way you expect.

What is minimum Android for Target?

New apps and app updates must target Android 10 (API level 29) or higher; except for Wear OS apps, which must target API level 28 or higher. Starting in August 2021, new apps will need to: Publish with the Android App Bundle format.

Which Android API level should I use?

I generally develop at the 2.1 level, and leave it at that (unless you need features at a higher level). To change it, open your project properties, and while I don’t have my environment open, there is an Android option where you will select what API level you want to target.