27/01/2025
Google urges Android developers to prep for 16 KB memory page
Android developers are being urged to prepare for a pivotal enhancement to the ecosystem: the adoption of a 16 KB memory page size. This upgrade promises significant benefits, with performance gains of 5–10% across apps and games.
While the transition represents a vital step forward in the evolution of Android, developers must take proactive measures to ensure compatibility with the new architecture.
For developers looking to test their apps on 16 KB-enabled devices, Google has introduced this functionality as a developer option on its latest Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 handsets. Moreover, additional support from Android OEMs – including Samsung, Xiaomi, and vivo – is on the horizon.
The move signals a clear roadmap for the platform’s future, as Google notes that devices featuring the new memory page size architecture will launch in roughly two years. To ease the transition, comprehensive instructions and resources have been provided by the platform’s engineering team to assist developers in updating their apps.