Android 16 & iOS 26 Compatibility Documentation
Overview
The current Player Network SDK V1.30 has been tested and confirmed to work correctly on Android 16 and iOS 26 without any code changes.This guide focuses on compliance and future compatibility.Detailed information on future upgrades will be added to this document when available.
Android 16 Compatibility
According to the latest Google Play requirements, new apps and updates must target API 35 by August 31, 2025. API 36 (Android 16) is expected to become a mandatory target around Q3 2026, based on Google’s annual enforcement pattern.
Since Player Network SDK V1.30 uses targetSdkVersion 35 and has been validated on Android 16, no code changes are required at this time.
For a complete overview of Android 16 changes, see Android 16 Features and Changes.
Recommended Actions
- Before Google Play enforces API 36, continue using
targetSdkVersion35 to remain compliant. - When targeting API 36 in the future, plan to update the build environment (AGP, Gradle, JDK).
Compatibility Testing
Player Network SDK V1.30 has been tested on Android 16 devices.All core functionalities, including login flows and UI components, work correctly without any code changes.
iOS 26 Compatibility
According to Apple Developer, starting from April 2026, all iOS and iPadOS apps submitted to App Store Connect must be built using the iOS 26 SDK and Xcode 26.
The current Player Network Pass SDK V1.30 has been tested and confirmed to work correctly on iOS 26 without any code changes.However, the process of upgrading the build environment to Xcode 26 and iOS 26 SDK is still in progress.This section provides an overview of compliance preparations.
For a complete overview of iOS 26 changes, see iOS 26 Release Notes.
Minimum supported iOS version
Upgrading to Xcode 26 and the iOS 26 SDK does not change the app’s minimum supported iOS version.
- Deployment target range: Xcode 26 supports deployment targets from iOS 15 to iOS 26, consistent with previous major versions (e.g. Xcode 16), which also supports iOS 15 and above. See Xcode Support Documentation for details.
- Current recommendation: Apple recommends setting the deployment target to iOS 15 or above for new builds. Older versions remain technically compatible.
Recommended Actions
- Begin migrating CI/CD pipelines and local development environments to Xcode 26.
- Ensure all dependencies and plugins are compatible with Xcode 26.
- For Player Network SDK, no changes to game logic or SDK code are currently required.
Compatibility Testing
Player Network SDK V1.30 has been tested on iOS 26 devices.All core functionalities, including login flows and UI components, work correctly without any code changes.
