All Google Play Store Apps Must Support 16 KB Memory Pages by November 2025 - Here's Why

Google has announced a new requirement for Android developers: starting November 1, 2025. Targeting Android OS version 15 and later, all new and updated apps on Google Play Store must support 16KB memory pages. This change is designed to improve app performance on modern devices with larger RAM configurations.

When Android 15 was first introduced, it supported 16KB memory pages alongside the traditional 4KB standard. Since then, devices using the larger page size have shown measurable gains in performance. According to Google, app launch speeds have increased up to 30 percent, camera startup times have improved by more than 6 percent, and system boot times have accelerated by around 8 percent. Battery efficiency has also seen a noticeable improvement.

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Most apps without native code are expected to work without changes. But developers using native code or third-party SDKs may need to recompile their apps with up-to-date toolchains. Frameworks such as Flutter, Unity, and React Native are already compatible, with Unreal Engine updates on the way.

Developers can confirm compatibility using the Play Console’s App Bundle Explorer. Testing apps in 16KB environments before the enforcement date is strongly recommended to avoid issues when submitting updates or new releases from the Google Play Store.