What happens to the current installation on Google Play when you raise minSdkVersion?

Question

What happens to existing users with the application installed when raising minSdkVersion, and their version of the SDK is less?

Are they still getting an update from Google Play followed by a crash? Or do they stop receiving updates from Google Play?

Answer 1

They will not receive updates, and they will no longer appear on Google Play. The version they installed will remain on their device.

Answer 2

Below is a minSdkVersionchange

• When downloading apk , Google games warn you about how many users will be affected in minSdkVersion.
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