# 27. Target API Level & Policy Compliance

meta:
  id: android-production-27
  feature: android-production
  priority: P1
  depends_on: []
  tags: [compliance, play-store, policy, production]

objective:
- Ensure app targets the latest API level and complies with all Google Play policies

deliverables:
- Target API level 36 (or latest)
- No deprecated API usage
- Policy compliance verification
- Malware and abuse prevention

steps:
1. Verify target API level:
   - Currently targeting API 36 (good)
   - Ensure compileSdk is latest
   - Check targetSdk in build.gradle.kts
   - Update if needed before submission
2. Check for deprecated APIs:
   - Run lint check for deprecated API usage
   - Replace any deprecated methods
   - Update to modern alternatives:
     - Use BiometricPrompt instead of FingerprintManager
     - Use WorkManager instead of JobScheduler directly
     - Use NotificationChannel for notifications
     - Use FileProvider for file sharing
3. Verify policy compliance:
   - No malware, viruses, or deceptive behavior
   - No unauthorized use of copyrighted content
   - No impersonation of other apps
   - No manipulation of ratings/reviews
   - No excessive ads or disruptive monetization
4. Check for restricted content:
   - No hate speech or harassment
   - No dangerous products or services
   - No illegal activities
   - No sexually explicit content
5. Verify monetization compliance:
   - In-app purchases properly configured (if applicable)
   - No deceptive pricing
   - No forced payments for basic functionality
   - Subscription terms clear and fair
6. Test on latest Android version:
   - Test on Android 14 (API 34)
   - Test on Android 15 (API 35) if available
   - Verify no compatibility issues
   - Check for new permission requirements
7. Address pre-launch report issues:
   - Run pre-launch report in Play Console
   - Fix all crashes and ANRs
   - Fix accessibility issues
   - Fix security warnings

tests:
- Lint: No deprecated API warnings
- Policy: Internal review checklist
- Compatibility: Test on Android 14/15

acceptance_criteria:
- Target API level 36 (or latest available)
- Compile SDK latest stable version
- Zero deprecated API usage
- No lint warnings for deprecated APIs
- All Google Play policies complied with
- No restricted content
- Monetization compliant
- Pre-launch report issues resolved
- App works correctly on Android 14+
- No security warnings in Play Console

validation:
- Run lint → 0 deprecated API warnings
- Test on Android 14 → no issues
- Test on Android 15 → no issues
- Pre-launch report → all checks pass
- Play Console → no policy warnings
- Internal review → all policies checked

notes:
- Google requires targeting latest API level for new apps
- Pre-launch report catches many issues automatically
- Address all pre-launch report issues before submission
- Keep up with Google Play policy updates