Android 14 will start blocking the installation of apps that target outdated versions of Android to help reduce the potential for malware. According to a newly posted code change, Android 14 is set to make API requirements stricter, entirely blocking the installation of outdated apps, reports 9to5Google.

This modification would prevent users from sideloading specific APK files and would also prevent app stores from installing those same apps. Initially, Android 14 devices will only block apps that specifically target older Android versions.