Google has announced a new Google Play compatibility requirement:
Starting November 1st, 2025, all new apps and updates targeting Android 15 (API level 35) and higher must support 16 KB memory page sizes on 64-bit devices.
This change comes as Android devices evolve to include more RAM and optimize performance. By switching from 4 KBto 16 KB memory pages, devices benefit from:
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🚀 Faster app launches (up to 30% in some cases)
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🔋 Lower power usage during startup (~4.5% less)
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📸 Quicker camera launches (4–6% faster)
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⚡ Faster device boot times (~8% improvement)
WebViewGold for Android: Already Compliant (If You’re on the Latest Version)
The latest version of WebViewGold for Android is already 100% compliant with this new Google Play requirement.
However, older versions (e.g., from May 2025 or earlier) may not meet this requirement. If you’re unsure whether your app is affected, you can:
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Check the Google Play Console warning messages for your project.
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Use the APK Analyzer in Android Studio to see if any native alignment issues are reported.
Should You Update?
Since WebViewGold is an app template (not a traditional software framework), updating requires some manual work. Our recommendation:
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✅ Update only if you need compliance (e.g., for apps targeting Android 15+ after Nov 1, 2025) or want new features.
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⏭️ Otherwise, you can safely skip updates not relevant to your app.
You can always check what’s new in our changelogs:
How to Update WebViewGold Safely
If you decide to update to the latest version, here’s the easiest approach:
On iOS
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Replace the Config.swift file with your existing one.
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Refill any new variables introduced in the update.
On Android
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Replace your existing Config.java and relevant parts of MainActivity.java.
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Copy over your icons, strings.xml, and colors.xml files.
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Watch out for new variables in Config.java that may need to be configured.
General Tips
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Keep the same Bundle ID / Package Name.
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Increase your app’s version number (required for Play Store updates).
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Use Git or version control tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) to compare changes between versions and merge safely.
Conclusion
If you’re running the latest WebViewGold for Android, your app is already future-proof for the new 16 KB page size requirement.
If you’re on an older version, we recommend upgrading only if:
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You plan to update your app on Google Play after November 1, 2025, or
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You need new features or fixes from the latest release.
👉 Stay ahead of Play Store requirements with WebViewGold — your fastest path from website to Android app.
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