GoogleChromeLabs / GoogleChromeLabs/bubblewrap

Update API36 o API37 to PWA-Builder

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Description

We need help updating the `targetSdkVersion` to at least version 36. Google is currently on version 37, but upgrading to version 36 would ensure we avoid issues with apps created using PWA Builder. I am asking for assistance for everyone who received the notification regarding the `targetSdkVersion` update to API 36, given that PWA Builder is currently only at version 35. All PWA Builder users with published Android applications are affected. Those who have published an app using PWA Builder within the last year will be unable to submit updates after August 31, 2026, unless they update the `targetSdkVersion` parameter to version 36.

In my specific case, my app has around 2,000 monthly users who rely on it for online voting. If I fail to publish an update before August 31, new users with devices running Android 16 or later will be unable to install the app from the Play Store.

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Research direction

Start by locating where Bubblewrap handles the targetSdkVersion parameter and inspect how the Android project configuration is generated for PWA Builder apps. Confirm the current supported API level, update it to at least 36, and run the relevant project-generation or configuration tests if available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, typescript
Domain
cli, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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