add APK_MIN_SDK_VERSION to KB #94
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PiranhaSa
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| "references": { | ||
| "Android API Levels": "https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#min" | ||
| }, | ||
| "title": "Attribute minSdkVersion set", |
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| The `android:minSdkVersion` attribute specifies the minimum Android API level required by the application. Setting a low `minSdkVersion` may allow the application to run on older Android versions but could expose users to security vulnerabilities. | |||
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https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/11926878?hl=en
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| Consider setting the `android:minSdkVersion` attribute to a value that corresponds to a more recent Android version. This can help ensure that the application benefits from security improvements and reduces the risk of vulnerabilities associated with older Android releases. | |||
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| Consider setting the `android:minSdkVersion` attribute to a value that corresponds to a more recent Android version. This can help ensure that the application benefits from security improvements and reduces the risk of vulnerabilities associated with older Android releases. | |
| Consider setting the `android:targetSdkVersion` attribute to a value that corresponds to a more recent Android version. This can help ensure that the application benefits from security improvements and reduces the risk of vulnerabilities associated with older Android releases. |
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