# Android Player settings > Reference documentation for Android Player settings. This page details the Player Settings for the Android platform. For a description of the general Player settings, refer to [Player Settings](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity-editor/editor-settings-reference/comp-manager-group/class-player-settings.md). **Player Settings for Android:** ![](/api/media?file=/engine/6000.7/media/images/class-PlayerSettingsAndroid.png) Documentation for the properties is grouped according to their respective sections in the Player UI: * [Icon](#Icon) * [Resolution and Presentation](#resolution-and-presentation) * [Splash Image](#Splash) * [Other Settings](#Other) * [Publishing Settings](#Publishing) ## Icon Use the **Icon** section to specify icons to represent your application on the device. ### Icon Source Type Select per-DPI images or a scalable vector file for the icons in your Android application. | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Image** | Use image textures for the application icon layers. Specify textures of various sizes to represent your application on devices and maintain visual quality across different screen sizes. | | **Vector Drawable** | Use resolution-independent Android vector graphics files (`.xml`) for your application icon layers. This option allows you to provide a single file that scales across any screen size, eliminating the need to generate multiple image textures. Select **Browse** to assign a file to a layer. For more information, refer to [Vector drawables overview (Android)](https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/graphics/vector-drawable-resources).**Notes**:When using Vector Drawable files for the icons, ensure you format the corresponding XML files correctly. An invalid XML file can cause your application build to fail.Unity uses its built-in default icon for any layer without an assigned XML file or when you clear an assigned layer using **Clear**. | #### Preview support for icons using vector drawables When you assign a Vector Drawable (`.xml`) to an icon layer, the **Player** settings window displays a preview of the asset next to where you assigned the file. This in-Editor preview helps you visualize how the icon might appear, but it's experimental and might not match how Android Studio renders the icon. The Editor preview supports the following features: * Root elements: ``, `` (limited to solid-fill rectangles only), and ``. * Path commands: Standard commands (M, L, H, V, C, S, Q, T, A, Z). Highly complex paths that exceed vertex limits might not render in the Editor. * Styling and transforms: Solid fills, strokes, fill gradients (linear, radial, and approximate sweep), clip-paths, tint (`src_in` only), and group transforms (scale, rotate, translate, pivot). * Color references: The Editor preview supports system color references, for example, `@android:color/black`. The preview doesn't support references for colors defined locally in your project. For more information, refer to [`VectorDrawable` API reference (Android)](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/graphics/drawable/VectorDrawable). > **Note:** > > These feature limitations apply only to the in-Editor preview. Your application displays the icons correctly on the target device according to Android system handling of the vector graphics. ### Adaptive Icons Set adaptive icons to represent your application on devices running Android 8.0 (API level 26) and later. Use multiple image textures or a single vector graphics XML file per layer. Configure at least one adaptive icon with both **Background** and **Foreground** texture layers. You can also specify an optional **Monochrome** layer that Android uses to display a single-color version of your icon in contexts such as themed icons. For more information, refer to the Android documentation on [Adaptive icons](https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/compose/system/icon_design_adaptive). ### Enable Android Banner When enabled, Android TV uses the Android banner to represent your application on the home screen. Unity includes the banner textures in the APK file or exported project resources. > **Note:** > > This property is visible only when you enable **Android TV Compatibility** in **Other Settings** > **Android Application Configuration**. ### Adaptive Banner Icons Set adaptive banner icons with **Background** and **Foreground** texture layers. Use multiple image textures or a single vector graphics XML file per layer. For more information, refer to the Android documentation on [TV app icon design guidelines](https://developer.android.com/design/ui/tv/guides/system/tv-app-icon-guidelines). > **Note:** > > This section is visible only when you enable **Android TV Compatibility** in **Other Settings** > **Android Application Configuration**, and then select **Enable Android Banner**. ## Resolution and Presentation Use the following settings in **Resolution and Presentation** section to customize aspects of the screen's appearance. * [Resolution](#Resolution) * [Resolution Scaling](#Scaling) * [Supported Aspect Ratio](#Aspect) * [Miscellaneous](#OtherRes) * [Orientation](#Orientation) * [Allowed Orientations for Auto Rotation](#supportedOris) ### Resolution Use the **Resolution** section to customize the screen mode and default size. | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Run Without Focus** | Enable this property to keep your application running even when it’s not in focus but is visible, such as on devices supporting split-screen mode. When disabled, the application pauses but remains visible. | | ** Fullscreen Mode** | Specifies how the window appears on the device. This sets the default window mode at startup.- **Fullscreen Window**: The application window fills the full-screen native resolution of the device. To fill the full-screen window, Unity scales the application contents. **Resolution Scaling Mode** controls how Unity scales the contents. - **Windowed**: The application uses a standard, non-full-screen, movable window. The size of the window depends on the application's resolution. In this mode, the application is resizable by default. To prevent application resizing, disable [Resizeable Activity](#resizeable). | | ** Resizeable Activity** | Indicates whether the user can resize the application.This setting enables multi-window capabilities in your application on Android phones and tablets. For more information, refer to [Google's developer documentation](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/multi-window). | | ** Minimum Window Width** | The minimum width of the application window in pixels. | | **Minimum Window Height** | The minimum height of the application window in pixels. | | **Default Window Width** | The default width of the application window in pixels. This option is only available if the **Fullscreen Mode** is set to **Windowed**. | | **Default Window Height** | The default height of the application window in pixels. This option is only available if the **Fullscreen Mode** is set to **Windowed**. | | **Render outside safe area** | Enable this option to allow the application to use all available screen space to render, including areas of the display that are cut out (notched). For more information, refer to Android's [display cutout support](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout) documentation. The behavior of this setting varies depending on the Android version, as outlined in the following table.- **Android 15 and newer**: This setting has no effect as the application uses the entire screen space by default. For more information, refer to [Android documentation](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/WindowManager.LayoutParams?_gl=1*1x8u5ar*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjQ0MTQ3Nzk4LjE3MjE5OTAzMDE.*_ga_6HH9YJMN9M*MTcyMTk5MDMwMC4xLjAuMTcyMTk5MDMwMC4wLjAuMA..#LAYOUT_IN_DISPLAY_CUTOUT_MODE_ALWAYS). - **Android 11 to 14**: When enabled, the application uses the entire screen space available. When disabled, the application uses the space around the cutout only if it’s within the system bar (top or bottom of the device), otherwise the application displays black bars over the cutout area. For more information on when the application uses the space around the cutout, refer to [Android documentation](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/WindowManager.LayoutParams?_gl=1*1x8u5ar*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjQ0MTQ3Nzk4LjE3MjE5OTAzMDE.*_ga_6HH9YJMN9M*MTcyMTk5MDMwMC4xLjAuMTcyMTk5MDMwMC4wLjAuMA..#LAYOUT_IN_DISPLAY_CUTOUT_MODE_DEFAULT). - **Android 10 and older**: When enabled, the application uses the screen space around the cutout on the shorter edge (such as the top or bottom) of the device. However, the application blocks the cutout on the longer edge (such as the sides) of the device with black bars. For more information on how the application uses the space around cutouts on shorter edges, refer to [Android documentation](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/WindowManager.LayoutParams?_gl=1*1x8u5ar*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjQ0MTQ3Nzk4LjE3MjE5OTAzMDE.*_ga_6HH9YJMN9M*MTcyMTk5MDMwMC4xLjAuMTcyMTk5MDMwMC4wLjAuMA..#LAYOUT_IN_DISPLAY_CUTOUT_MODE_SHORT_EDGES). When disabled, the application uses the space around the cutout only if it’s within the system bar, otherwise the application displays black bars over the cutout area. For more information on when the application uses the space around the cutout, refer to [Android documentation](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/WindowManager.LayoutParams?_gl=1*1x8u5ar*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjQ0MTQ3Nzk4LjE3MjE5OTAzMDE.*_ga_6HH9YJMN9M*MTcyMTk5MDMwMC4xLjAuMTcyMTk5MDMwMC4wLjAuMA..#LAYOUT_IN_DISPLAY_CUTOUT_MODE_DEFAULT). | | **System Bars** | Controls the visibility, appearance, and behavior of the Android system bars: **Status Bars** and **Navigation Bars**. Configure the system bars using the following settings: **Visible**, **Overlapping**, **Appearance**, **Behavior**, and **Background**, which control whether your application can render behind the bars to use the full device screen space. For more information, refer to [Configure edge-to-edge rendering for Android applications](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/edge-to-edge-rendering/manage-system-bars.md).**Notes**:- You can configure the **Visible**, **Overlapping**, and **Appearance** settings independently for each system bar. The **Behavior** and **Background** settings control both the status and navigation bars simultaneously. - **Overlapping**, **Appearance**, **Behavior**, and **Background** settings require Android 11 (API level 30) and later. These settings have no effect on Android 10 (API level 29) and earlier. | | **Visible** | Displays the status and navigation bars when the application starts. You can control each system bar independently.**Note**: The **Visible** setting for the **Navigation Bars** replaces obsolete **Hide Navigation Bar** Player setting. For existing Unity projects with **Hide Navigation Bar** enabled, **Visible** for the **Navigation Bars** is disabled by default. | | **Overlapping** | Extends the application window behind the status or navigation bar, rendering the application edge-to-edge on the device screen. The [`Screen.safeArea` API](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/screen/safearea.md) still excludes the area the system bars cover. When disabled, Unity resizes the application window to avoid the area covered by the visible system bars.**Note**: When you enable **Overlapping**, set the **Appearance** setting appropriately for the corresponding system bar so its icons and text remain legible against the application content behind it. | | **Appearance** | Adjusts the icon and text colors in the status or navigation bar to ensure they remain legible over your application content when **Overlapping** is enabled.- **Light**: Light-colored icons and text for use when the application content behind the system bars is dark. - **Dark**: Dark-colored icons and text for use when the application content behind the system bars is light. | | **Behavior** | Defines the behavior of the system bars. This includes how system gestures reveal the bars when they are hidden.- **Default**: System gestures such as swiping from the edge of the screen reveal the system bars. The system bars remain visible until those are hidden again by calling [`AndroidWindowInsets.Hide`](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/android/androidwindowinsets/hide.md). - **Show Transient Bars By Swipe**: The system bars become temporarily visible through system gestures such as swiping from the edge of the screen where the bar is hidden. These temporary system bars overlay app content, might have some transparency, and automatically hide after a short timeout. | | **Background** | Specifies whether the system bars have an opaque or a transparent background. A transparent background allows application content to display through the system bar when **Overlapping** is enabled.- **Opaque**: The system bars have a solid color background. This option is selected by default. - **Transparent**: The system bars have a transparent background. | | **Optimized Frame Pacing** | Enable this option to allow Unity to evenly distribute frames for less variance in frame rate and create a smoother experience. | ### Resolution Scaling Use the **Resolution Scaling** section to customize settings relating to screen resolution scaling. Using a resolution lower than the device's native resolution can improve performance and battery life. | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Resolution Scaling Mode** | Specifies whether and how the application scales its resolution. You can set the scaling to be equal to or lower than the native screen resolution. Using a lower resolution can improve performance and battery life.- **Disabled**: Doesn't apply resolution scaling and the application renders to the device's native screen resolution. - **FixedDPI**: Applies resolution scaling using a target DPI. Use this to optimize performance and battery life or target a specific DPI setting. - **Letterboxed**: Adds black bars to the rendered output so the content doesn't stretch. This process is called [letterboxing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterboxing_\(filming)). | | **Target DPI** | The resolution of the application. If the device’s native screen DPI is higher than this value, Unity downscales the application's resolution to match this setting. Unity calculates the scale using: **min(Target DPI \* Factor / Screen DPI, 1)** where **Factor** is the **Resolution Scaling Fixed DPI Factor** from [Quality settings](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity-editor/editor-settings-reference/comp-manager-group/class-quality-settings.md).**Note:** This option only appears when you set **Resolution Scaling Mode** to **Fixed DPI**. | | **Reset resolution on window resize** | Indicates whether to set the screen resolution to the new native window size when the native window size changes. If you set **Resolution Scaling Mode** to **Fixed DPI**, Unity recalculates the resolution based on **Fixed DPI** property. | | **Blit Type** | Controls whether to use a blit to render the final image to the screen. Using a blit is compatible with most devices but is usually slower than not using a blit.- **Always**: Unity renders to an offscreen buffer and then uses a blit to copy the contents of the buffer to the device's framebuffer. This is compatible with most devices but is usually slower than not using blit. - **Never**: Unity renders to the framebuffer provided by the device's operating system. If this fails, the application prints a one-time warning to the device log. This is usually faster than using blit, but it isn't compatible with all devices. - **Auto**: Unity renders to the framebuffer provided by the device's operating system if possible. If this fails, Unity prints a warning to the device console and uses a blit to render the final image to the screen. | ### Supported Aspect Ratio Use the **Supported Aspect Ratio** section to customize settings relating to which device aspect ratios to support. | **Property** | **Description** | | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Aspect Ratio Mode** | Specifies the largest aspect ratio the application supports. If the device's aspect ratio is greater than this aspect ratio, Unity uses this aspect ratio for the application and adds black bars so the application doesn't stretch.- **Legacy Wide Screen (1.86)**: The application supports aspect ratios up to Android's legacy wide-screen aspect ratio. - **Native Aspect Ratio**: The application supports aspect ratios up to Android's native aspect ratio. - **Custom**: The application supports aspect ratios up to the aspect ratio you set in **Maximum**. | | **Minimum** | The custom minimum aspect ratio. This value must be less than **Maximum**.**Note**: This setting only appears when you set **Aspect Ratio Mode** to **Custom**. | | **Maximum** | The custom maximum aspect ratio. This value must be greater than **Minimum**.**Note**: This setting only appears when you set **Aspect Ratio Mode** to **Custom**. | ### Miscellaneous | **Property** | **Description** | | -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Show Loading Indicator** | Specifies if and how the loading indicator appears.- **Don't Show**: The loading indicator doesn't appear. - **Large**: A large loading indicator appears. - **Inversed Large**: A large loading indicator appears with inversed color. - **Small**: A small loading indicator appears. - **Inversed Small**: A small loading indicator appears with inversed color. | | **Display Options** | Defines Android display settings that determine how your application renders on the Android devices at runtime.- **None**: Disables any configured display settings. When you select this option, automatic rendering is disabled and you must manually handle rendering on the secondary screen. For example, by creating a [Unity-as-a-library(UaaL)](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/unityasa-library.md) based application. - **Detect Presentation Display**: Enables automatic rendering of the camera output on a secondary screen. Automatic rendering is supported only on screens that the Android system identifies as a [presentation](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Presentation) display and when the [Target Display](/engine/6000.7/manual/cameras/birp/class-camera.md) is set to `2` in the Unity Editor. The Unity Player renders the camera output in full screen, even when the application is running in the background. This option is selected by default. | ### Orientation { /* This table uses single sourcing. For information on how to edit it, see https://confluence.unity3d.com/display/DOCS/Single-sourcing+table+rows. */ } | **Property** | **Description** | | -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Default Orientation** | Specify the orientation of the application window within the device's screen.**Note**: Unity shares the value you set for this setting between Android, iOS, and UWP.* **Portrait**: Portrait orientation where the bottom of the application aligns with the bottom of the screen.* **Portrait Upside Down**: Portrait orientation where the bottom of the application aligns with the top of the screen.* **Landscape Right**: Landscape orientation where the right side of the application aligns with the top of the screen.* **Landscape Left**: Landscape orientation where the left side of the application aligns with the top of the screen.- **Auto Rotation**: The screen can rotate to any of the orientations you specify in the [Allowed Orientations for Auto Rotation](#supportedOris) section. | | **Auto Rotation Behavior** | Specify how the application window adjusts its orientation based on the device’s rotation sensor and orientation settings, when the **Default Orientation** is set to **Auto Rotation**.**Note**: This property is visible only when you set the **Default Orientation** to **Auto Rotation**. By default, this property is set to **User**.- **User**: The application window adjusts its orientation according to the device’s orientation settings. If the user locks the device’s auto rotate orientation setting, the application window doesn't follow the preferences set in the **Allowed Orientations for Auto Rotation** section. The application window only rotates as per the set preferences when the user turns off the device's auto rotate orientation setting. - **Sensor**: The application window adjusts its orientation according to the device’s rotation sensor regardless of the device’s orientation settings. However, the application window only rotates as per the preferences set in the **Allowed Orientations for Auto Rotation** section. | ### Allowed Orientations for Auto Rotation Use the **Allowed Orientations for Auto Rotation** section to specify which orientations the application supports when you set **Default Orientation** to **Auto Rotation**. This is useful, for example, to lock the application to landscape orientation but allow the user to change between landscape left and landscape right. > **Note:** > > This section is visible only when you set **Default Orientation** in the Orientation section to **Auto Rotation**. { /* This table uses single sourcing. For information on how to edit it, see https://confluence.unity3d.com/display/DOCS/Single-sourcing+table+rows. */ } | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------ | --------------- | ### Additional Resolution and Presentation settings { /* This table uses single sourcing. For information on how to edit it, see https://confluence.unity3d.com/display/DOCS/Single-sourcing+table+rows. */ } | **Property** | **Description** | | ----------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Use 32-bit Display Buffer** | Indicates whether the display buffer holds 32-bit color values instead of 16-bit color values. Enable this setting if you see banding, or need alpha values in [post-processing effects](/engine/6000.7/manual/post-processing-and-full-screen-effects/overview.md). Some post-processing effects require this because they create [Render Textures](/engine/6000.7/manual/materials-and-shaders/textures/textures-reference/class-render-texture.md) in the same format as the display buffer. | | **Render Over Native UI** | Force your application to render on top of the native UI. For this setting to take effect, set your Camera's **Clear Flags** to use a solid color with an alpha value lower than 1.**Note:** When the application is in split-screen mode, the native UI behind the application window isn't rendered. | ## Splash Image Use the **Virtual Reality Splash Image** setting to select a custom splash image for [Virtual Reality](/engine/6000.7/manual/xr.md) displays. ### Splash Screen Settings for displaying the splash screen. To configure the splash screen, logos, and background settings in a script, refer to the [`PlayerSettings.SplashScreen`](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityeditor/playersettings/splashscreen.md.md) API reference documentation. | **Property** | **Description** | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Show Splash Screen** | Enable or disable the splash screen. | | **Preview** | Load a preview of the splash screen in the Game view. The preview reflects the resolution and aspect ratio of the Game view. | | **Splash Style** | Choose the color style of the Unity logo.**Light on Dark**: A light version of the Unity logo best suited to display on dark colored backgrounds. This is the default setting.**Dark on Light**: A dark version of the Unity logo best suited to display on light colored backgrounds. | | **Animation** | Customize how the splash screen appears and disappears on screen.**Static**: No animation occurs.**Dolly**: The logo and background zoom to create a visual dolly effect. This is the default setting.**Custom**: Configure the background and logo zoom amounts to modify the dolly effect.**Logo Zoom**: Set the target zoom (from 0 to 1) for the logo when it reaches the end of the logo animation's total duration. This setting is available only when **Animation** is **Custom**.**Background Zoom**: Set the target zoom (from 0 to 1) for the background when it reaches the end of the splash screen animation's total duration. This setting is available only when **Animation** is **Custom**. | ### Logos Settings to customize the logos in your splash screen. | **Property** | **Description** | | -------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Show Unity Logo** | Enabled by default. Disable this option to remove the Unity logo from the splash screen. | | **Draw Mode** | Select the order in which the logos appear on the splash screen. This setting is available only when **Show Unity Logo** is enabled.**Unity Logo Below**: Display the Unity logo underneath all logos in the **Logos** list.**All Sequential**: Display the Unity logo sequentially with all logos in the **Logos** list. | | **Logos** | Choose the logos to include on the splash screen. Each logo must be a [sprite asset](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity2d/sprite.md.md). Do the following to update logos:To use the entire sprite as the logo, set the **Sprite Mode** to **Single**.To change the logo's aspect ratio, set the **Sprite Mode** to **Multiple** and edit the dimensions. For more information, refer to [Cut out sprites from a texture](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity2d/sprite/use-editor.md.md).To add and remove logos, use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.To reorder logos, drag them in the list.To create a delay between logos, add an entry to the Logos list with no Sprite Asset assigned. | | **Logo Duration** | Set the length of time each Sprite Asset appears on the screen. Use a value between 2 and 10 seconds. This setting is available only when **Draw Mode** is **All Sequential**. | | **Splash Screen Duration** | Displays the total duration of all logos in the sequence, in seconds. The splash screen remains on screen for an additional 0.5 seconds before fading out.**Note**: Your application's splash screen might display for longer if the first scene isn't ready to play. In this case, the splash screen shows only the background image or color and then fades out when the first scene is ready to play. | ### Background Settings to customize the background of your application's splash screen. | **Property** | **Description** | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Overlay Opacity** | Adjust how opaque the overlay appears to make the logos stand out. This affects the background color and image color of the logo, based on the **Splash Style**.Set the opacity to a lower value to reduce this effect. You can also disable the effect by setting it to 0. For example, if the **Splash Style** is **Light on Dark**, with a white background, the background becomes gray if the **Overlay Opacity** is 1, and white if set to 0.**Note**: The **Overlay Opacity** setting has an effect on the display of the **Background Color** and might not match the assigned color. | | **Background Color** | Set a color for the splash screen. Unity uses this color if you don't set a **Background Image**.**Note**: The **Overlay Opacity** setting has an effect on the display of the **Background Color** and might not match the assigned color. | | **Blur Background Image** | Enable this setting to blur the background image you set. Disable this setting to display the background image with no blur effect. | | **Background Image** | Set a reference to a sprite to use as a background. Unity adjusts the background image by uniformly scaling it until it fits both the width and height of the screen. This means that parts of the image might extend beyond the screen edges in some aspect ratios. To adjust the background image's response to aspect ratio, change the sprite's **Position** values in the [Sprite Editor tab of the Sprite Editor window](/engine/6000.7/manual/unity2d/sprite/sprite-editor-window-reference/reference.md.md).**Note**: Splash screen backgrounds don't support HDR images. Avoid using HDR image formats such as RGBA16 for splash screen background images. | | **Alternate Portrait Image** | Set an alternative image for portrait aspect ratios, for example, a mobile device in portrait mode. If you don't assign an **Alternate Portrait Image** sprite, the Unity Editor uses the sprite assigned as the **Background Image** for both portrait and landscape mode.You can adjust the position and dimensions of the sprite in the **Sprite Editor** to control the aspect ratio and position of the background image on the splash screen. | > **Note:** > > On Android, Unity uses the **Background Color** to hide the default automatic splash screen that appears on Android 12 and later devices, even if you set the **Background Image**. Make sure this color matches the **Background Image**. ### Static Splash Image You can also set up an Android-specific static splash image. | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Image** | Specifies the texture that the application uses for the Android splash screen. The standard size for the splash screen image is 320x480. | | **Scaling** | Specifies how to scale the splash image to fit the device's screen.- **Center (only scale down)**: Draws the image at its native size unless it's too large, in which case Unity scales the image down to fit. - **Scale to Fit (letter-boxed)**: Scales the image so that the longer dimension fits the screen size exactly. Unity fills in the empty space around the sides in the shorter dimension in black. - **Scale to Fill (cropped)**: Scales the image so that the shorter dimension fits the screen size exactly. Unity crops the image in the longer dimension. | ## Other Settings This section allows you to customize a range of options organized into the following groups: * [Rendering](#Rendering) * [Vulkan Settings](#Vulkan) * [Identification](#Identification) * [Configuration](#Configuration) * [Android Application Configuration](#AndroidApplicationConfiguration) * [Shader Settings](#ShaderSettings) * [Shader Variant Loading Settings](#ShaderVariantLoading) * [Script Compilation](#ScriptCompilation) * [Optimization](#Optimization) * [Stack Trace](#Logging) * [Legacy](#Legacy) ### Rendering Use these settings to customize how Unity renders your game for the Android platform. { /* This table uses single sourcing. For information on how to edit it, see https://confluence.unity3d.com/display/DOCS/Single-sourcing+table+rows. */ } | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Color Space** | Choose which color space to use for rendering. For more information, refer to [Color spaces](/engine/6000.7/manual/materials-and-shaders/graphics-color/color-spaces.md.md).* **Gamma**: Gamma color space is typically used for calculating lighting on older hardware restricted to 8 bits per channel for the framebuffer format. Even though monitors today are digital, they might still take a gamma-encoded signal as input.- **Linear**: Linear color space rendering gives more precise results. When you select to work in linear color space, the Editor defaults to using \[sRGB] ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SRGB](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SRGB)) sampling. If your [Textures](/engine/6000.7/manual/materials-and-shaders/textures/textures-getting-started/textures.md.md) are in linear color space, you need to work in linear color space and deactivate sRGB sampling for each Texture. | | **Auto Graphics API** | Disable this option to manually pick and reorder the graphics APIs. By default, this option is enabled, and Unity tries to use Vulkan. If the device doesn’t support Vulkan, Unity falls back to GLES3.2 or GLES3.1.Unity adds the GLES3.1/GLES3.1+AEP/GLES3.2 requirement to your Android App Manifest only if you enable Auto Graphics API or if Graphics APIs includes OpenGLES3. GLES3.1 is the minimum supported version when using OpenGLES3. | | **Graphics APIs** | Specifies which graphics APIs the application supports. Unity tries to use the graphics API at the top of the list first and, if the device doesn't support it, Unity falls back to the next graphics APIs in the list.- **Vulkan:** Adds Vulkan as an API to target. - **OpenGLES3:** Adds OpenGLES 3 as an API to target.This property is visible only when Auto Graphics API is set to false. | | **Use OpenGL ES 3.0 shaders** | When enabled, Unity compiles shaders using the OpenGL ES 3.0 version (`SHADER_API_GLES30`) instead of using the minimum default OpenGL ES 3.1 version (`SHADER_API_GLES31`). This setting replaces the deprecated **Require ES3.1** setting. Unity automatically enables this setting when you upgrade an existing project to maintain visual consistency and prevent performance regressions that might occur when using GLES 3.1 as the new default version.**Notes**:- This property only affects how Unity compiles shaders. OpenGL ES 3.1 is the minimum supported graphics API version. - This property is visible only if you enable **Auto Graphics API** or if **Graphics APIs** includes OpenGLES3. | | **Require ES3.1+AEP** | Indicates whether to require that the minimum OpenGL ES 3 minor version is 3.1+AEP.This property is visible only if you enable **Auto Graphics API** or if **Graphics APIs** includes **OpenGLES3**. | | **Require ES3.2** | Indicates whether to require that the minimum OpenGL ES 3 minor version is 3.2.This property is visible only if you enable **Auto Graphics API** or if **Graphics APIs** includes **OpenGLES3**. | | **GPU Skinning** | Calculate mesh skinning and blend shapes on the GPU via shaders to free up CPU resources and improve performance.* **CPU**: Select this option to perform mesh skinning and blend shapes calculation on the CPU.* **GPU**: Select this option to perform mesh skinning and blend shapes calculation on the GPU.- **GPU (Batched)**: Select this option to use batching and reordering to perform mesh skinning and blend shapes calculation on the GPU. Batching reduces the number of dispatch calls to the GPU and can improve performance. | | **Graphics Jobs Mode** | Specify the graphics jobs mode to use in your application. For information about jobs in Unity, refer to [Job system overview](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/optimization/job-system/overview.md).- **Native: **The main thread writes Unity graphics commands for worker threads. The worker threads write the commands to a task executor which the render thread consumes. - **Legacy: **The main thread writes Unity graphics commands for worker threads. The worker threads write commands directly to the render thread. The render thread reads the Unity graphics commands and converts them to native graphics commands. - **Split: **The main thread writes Unity graphics commands for worker threads. The render thread reads the Unity graphics commands and converts them to native graphics commands. The render thread then starts worker threads to write native graphics commands.**Note**: This option is available only when **Graphics Jobs** is enabled and **Graphics APIs** is set to Vulkan. | | **Texture compression formats** | Choose between ASTC, ETC2 and ETC (ETC1 for RGB, ETC2 for RGBA), DXTC and DXT + RGTC(BC4, BC5). Refer to [texture compression format overview](/engine/6000.7/manual/materials-and-shaders/textures/textures-getting-started/texture-compression-formats/texture-choose-format-by-platform.md#android) for more information on how to pick the right format. It's possible to add multiple texture compression formats to this list for [texture compression targeting](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/building-and-delivering/distribution/google-play.md#texture-compression-targeting) support, however you can't have both DXT and DXT + RGTC(BC4, BC5) in this list at the same time. If you enable texture compression targeting, Unity also enables, [Split Application Binary](#splitapplicationbinary).Refer to [Texture compression settings](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/introducing/requirements-and-compatibility.md#texture-compression) for more details on how this interacts with the texture compression setting in the [build settings](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/building-and-delivering/build-settings.md).**Note**: If you [export](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/building-and-delivering/export-process.md) or build your application as an APK, Unity only uses the first texture compression format in this list. | | **OpenGL: Profiler GPU Recorders** | Indicates whether to enable profiler recorders when rendering with OpenGL. This option is always enabled for other rendering APIs but is optional on OpenGL due to potential compatibility issues with Frame Timing Stats and the GPU Profiler. | | **Virtual Texturing (Experimental)** | Indicates whether to enable [Virtual Texturing](/engine/6000.7/manual/materials-and-shaders/textures/texture-loading/svt-streaming-virtual-texturing.md).Virtual Texturing isn't compatible with Android. | | **360 Stereo Capture** | Indicate whether Unity can capture stereoscopic 360 images and videos.360 stereoscopic capturing isn’t compatible with Android. | ### Vulkan Settings | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Apply display rotation during rendering** | Enable this to perform all rendering in the native orientation of the display. This has a performance benefit on many devices. For more information, see documentation on [Framebuffer orientation](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/graphics/vulkan-swapchain-pre-rotation.md). | | **Deny Filter List** | Specify criteria to identify which Android devices should not use Vulkan API when running a Unity application. For more information, refer to the documentation on [Configure Vulkan API usage](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/graphics/vulkanapi-graphics-jobs-configuration/allow-deny-vulkan-usage.md). For information on the parameters used to define the rejection criteria, refer to [Vulkan Device Filtering Asset reference](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/graphics/vulkanapi-graphics-jobs-configuration/vulkan-device-filter-list-asset-reference.md).Deny Filter List property is obsolete and is no longer available by default in the new projects. This property is available in the Player settings only if you upgrade an existing project that previously used these properties. It is recommended to use the Vulkan Device Filtering Asset which replaces the Deny Filter list. This asset provides an option to import values defined in the Deny Filter list of the existing projects. For more information, refer to Import legacy Allow and Deny Filter List values. | | **Allow Filter List** | Specify criteria to identify which Android devices should always use the Vulkan graphics API when running a Unity application. For more information, refer to the documentation on [Configure Vulkan API usage](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/graphics/vulkanapi-graphics-jobs-configuration/allow-deny-vulkan-usage.md). For information on the parameters used to define the criteria, refer to [Vulkan Device Filtering Asset reference](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/graphics/vulkanapi-graphics-jobs-configuration/vulkan-device-filter-list-asset-reference.md).Allow Filter List property is obsolete and is no longer available by default in the new projects. This property is available in the Player settings only if you upgrade an existing project that previously used these properties. It is recommended to use the Vulkan Device Filtering Asset which replaces the Allow Filter list. This asset provides an option to import values defined in the Allow Filter list of the existing projects. For more information, refer to Import legacy Allow and Deny Filter List values. | | **Vulkan Device Filtering Asset** | Specifies criteria for Android devices using filter lists to define the following:- which devices should or should not use the Vulkan graphics API - which devices should use specific graphics jobs modes.For more information on how to create the **Vulkan Device Filtering asset** and set the criteria using filter lists, refer to [Vulkan API and graphics jobs mode configuration](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/graphics/vulkanapi-graphics-jobs-configuration.md). For information on the parameters used in the filter lists, refer to [Vulkan Device Filtering Asset reference](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/graphics/vulkanapi-graphics-jobs-configuration/vulkan-device-filter-list-asset-reference.md).**Notes**:- If no asset is selected, the graphics jobs mode set using the [Graphics Jobs Mode](#GraphicsJobsMode) Player setting applies to all the Android devices. - If no asset is selected or if no criteria is set in the **Allow and Deny Filters** of the asset, Unity uses the criteria set in the legacy **Allow and Deny Filter lists** Player settings. - Graphics jobs modes can be selected only for applications that use Vulkan API. | ### Identification **Identification settings for the Android platform :** ![](/api/media?file=/engine/6000.7/media/images/android-identification.png) | **Property** | **Description** | | --------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Override Default Package Name** | Indicates whether to override the default package name for your application. Enabling this property also enables the following property.- **Package Name:** Set the application ID, which uniquely identifies your app on the device and in Google Play Store. The application ID must follow the convention `com.YourCompanyName.YourProductName` and must contain only alphanumeric and underscore characters. Each segment must start with an alphabetical character. For more information, refer to [Set the application ID](https://developer.android.com/studio/build/configure-app-module#set-application-id). **Important**: Unity automatically removes any invalid characters you type.**Note:** This setting affects macOS, iOS, tvOS, and Android. | | **Version** | Enter the build version number of the bundle, which identifies an iteration (released or unreleased) of the bundle. The version is specified in the common format of a string containing numbers separated by dots (For example, 4.3.2). (Shared between iOS and Android.) | | **Bundle Version Code** | An internal version number. This number is used only to determine whether one version is more recent than another, with higher numbers indicating more recent versions. This isn't the version number shown to users; that number is set by the `versionName` attribute. The value must be set as an integer, such as “100”. You can define it however you want, as long as each successive version has a higher number.For example, it could be a build number. Or you could translate a version number in “x.y” format to an integer by encoding the “x” and “y” separately in the lower and upper 16 bits. Or you could simply increase the number by one each time a new version is released.Keep this number under 100000 if **Split APKs by target architecture** is enabled. Each APK must have a unique version code so Unity adds 100000 to the number for ARMv7, and 200000 for ARM64. | | **Minimum API Level** | Minimum Android version (API level) required to run the application. | | **Target API Level** | Android version (API level) that defines the runtime behavior of the application. | | **Compile API Level** | Android version (API level) to compile the application against. This setting is independent of the **Target API Level** setting. Set to **Automatic** to use the highest Android SDK platform installed on your computer.**Note:** Set the **Compile API Level** equal to or higher than the **Target API Level** to prevent build errors. | ### Configuration { /* This table uses single sourcing. For information on how to edit it, see https://confluence.unity3d.com/display/DOCS/Single-sourcing+table+rows. */ } | **Property** | **Description** | | ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Scripting Backend** | Choose the scripting backend you want to use. The scripting backend determines how Unity compiles and executes C# code in your Project.* **Mono**: .NET runtime based on Unity's fork of the open source Mono project. Executes Common Intermediate Language (CIL) using the Mono Common Language Runtime. For more information, refer to [Mono scripting back end](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/compilation-and-code-reload/script-compilation/backends/mono.md.md).- Editor: Converts the Common Intermediate Language (CIL) to C++ and then compiles that C++ into native machine code, which executes directly at runtime. For more information, refer to [IL2CPP scripting back end](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/compilation-and-code-reload/script-compilation/backends/il2cpp.md.md). | | **API Compatibility Level** | Choose which .NET APIs you can use in your project. This setting can affect compatibility with third-party libraries. However, it has no effect on Editor-specific code (code in an Editor directory, or within an Editor-specific Assembly Definition).**Tip:** If you're having problems with a third-party assembly, you can try the suggestion in the [API Compatibility Level](#apiComp) section.* **.Net Framework**: Compatible with the .NET Framework 4 (which includes everything in the .NET Standard 2.0 profile plus additional APIs). Choose this option when using libraries that access APIs not included in .NET Standard 2.0. Produces larger builds and any additional APIs available aren't necessarily supported on all platforms. For more information, refer to [Referencing additional class library assemblies](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/environment-and-tools/overview-of-dot-net-in-unity/dotnet-profile-assemblies.md.md).- **.Net Standard 2.1**: Produces smaller builds and has full cross-platform support. | | **Editor Assemblies Compatibility Level** | Select which .NET APIs to use in your Editor assemblies.* **.NET Framework**: Compatible with the .NET Framework 4 (which includes everything in the .NET Standard 2.1 profile plus additional APIs). Choose this option when using libraries that access APIs not included in .NET Standard 2.1. Produces larger builds and any additional APIs available aren't necessarily supported on all platforms. For more information, refer to [Referencing additional class library assemblies](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/environment-and-tools/overview-of-dot-net-in-unity/dotnet-profile-assemblies.md.md).- **.NET Standard**: Compatible with [.NET Standard 2.1](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/standard/net-standard). Produces smaller builds and has full cross-platform support. | | **C++ Compiler Configuration** | Choose the C++ compiler configuration used when compiling IL2CPP generated code.* **Debug**: The debug configuration turns off all optimizations, which makes the code quicker to build but slower to run.* **Release**: The release configuration enables optimizations so that the compiled code runs faster, the binary size is reduced, but compilation takes longer.- **Master**: Master configuration enables all possible optimizations, squeezing every bit of performance possible. For instance, on platforms that use the MSVC++ compiler, this option enables link-time code generation. Compiling code using this configuration can take significantly longer than it does using the Release configuration. The recommended best practice is to build the shipping version of your game using the Master configuration if the increase in build time is acceptable. | | **IL2CPP Stacktrace Information** | Choose the information to include in a stack trace. For further details on the information types, refer to [Managed stack traces with IL2CPP](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/compilation-and-code-reload/script-compilation/backends/il2cpp/il2cpp-managed-stack-traces.md.md).* **Method Name**: Include each managed method in the stack trace.- **Method Name, File Name, and Line Number**: Include each managed method with file and line number information in the stack trace. **Note**: Using this option can increase both the build time and final size of the built program. | | **Allow downloads over HTTP** | Indicate whether to allow downloading content over HTTP. The default option is **Not allowed** due to the recommended protocol being HTTPS, which is more secure.* **Not Allowed**: Never allow downloads over HTTP.* **Allowed in Development Builds**: Only allow downloads over HTTP in development builds.- **Always Allowed**: Allow downloads over HTTP in development and release builds. | ### Android Application Configuration { /* This table uses single sourcing. For information on how to edit it, see https://confluence.unity3d.com/display/DOCS/Single-sourcing+table+rows. */ } | **Property** | **Description** | | -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Target Architectures** | Specifies which architecture to target.- **ARMv7**: Enable support for ARMv7 architecture. - **ARM64**: Enable support for ARM64 architecture. **Note**: This property is enabled only when you set **Scripting Backend** to **IL2CPP**. - **Enable Armv9 Security Features for Arm64**: Enable Pointer Authentication (PAuth, PAC) and Branch Target Identification (BTI) for ARM64 builds. **Note**: This property is enabled only when you set **ARM64** as the target architecture. | | **Split APKs by target architecture** | Enable this option to create a separate APK for each CPU architecture selected in **Target Architectures**. This makes download size smaller for Google Play Store users. This is primarily a Google Play store feature and may not work in other stores. For more details, refer to [Multiple APK Support](https://developer.android.com/google/play/publishing/multiple-apks.html). | | **Install Location** | Specifies application install location on the device (for detailed information, refer to [Android Developer documentation on install locations](http://developer.android.com/guide/appendix/install-location.html).)- **Automatic**: Let the operating system decide. User will be able to move the app back and forth. - **Prefer External**: Install the application to external storage (SD card) if possible. The operating system doesn’t guarantee it; if not possible, the app will be installed to internal memory. - **Force Internal**: Force the application to be installed to internal memory. The user will be unable to move the app to external storage. | | **Storage Location** | Specifies storage location on the device (for detailed information, refer to Android Developer documentation on [storage](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Context#getExternalFilesDir\(java.lang.String)) or [cache](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Context#getExternalCacheDir\()) locations)- **Prefer External**: Use external storage (SD card) if present. Permission-wise, this should always be possible since Android [Build.VERSION\_CODES.KITKAT](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/os/Build.VERSION_CODES#KITKAT) version. Otherwise, the internal storage will be used. - **Force Internal**: Force the use of the internal storage. Use this if the external storage can be unmounted while the application is running. | | **Internet Access** | Choose whether to always add the networking (`INTERNET`) permission to the [Android App Manifest](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/introducing/manifest.md), even if you aren't using any networking APIs. Set to **Require** by default for development builds.- **Auto**: Only add the internet access permission if you are using a networking API. - **Require**: Always add the internet access permission. | | **Force UnityWebRequest via HTTP/1.1** | Enable this option to force [UnityWebRequest](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/web-request.md) to use the HTTP/1.1 protocol to communicate with web servers instead of the HTTP/2 protocol. By default, this option is disabled and UnityWebRequest uses HTTP/2. | | **Write Permission** | Choose whether to enable write access to the external storage (such as the SD card) and add a corresponding permission to the Android App Manifest. Set to External(SDCard) by default for development builds.- **Internal**: Only grant write permission to internal storage. - **External(SDCard)**: Enable write permission to external storage. | | **Filter Touches When Obscured** | Enable this option to discard touches received when another visible window is covering the Unity application. This is to prevent tapjacking. | | **Sustained Performance Mode** | Enable this option to set a predictable and consistent level of device performance over longer periods of time, without thermal throttling. Overall performance might be lower when this setting is enabled. Based on the \[Android Sustained Performance API] ([https://developer.android.com/about/versions/nougat/android-7.0.html#sustained\_performance\_api](https://developer.android.com/about/versions/nougat/android-7.0.html#sustained_performance_api)). | | **Maximum Java Heap Size** | Set the maximum Java heap size to user for building (in megabytes). Defaults to 4096. | | **Low Accuracy Location** | Enable this option to use low accuracy values with Android location APIs instead. | | **Predictive Back Gesture Support** | Enable this option to use Android's [OnBackInvokedCallback](https://developer.android.com/guide/navigation/predictive-back-gesture) for handling back events on Android 13 and above. | | **App Category** | Specify the type of application you're building. For the existing Unity projects with [androidIsGame](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityeditor/playersettings/android/androidisgame.md) set to false, this property is disabled by default. When enabled, select a category from the dropdown that best matches the primary functionality of your application. For more information on the available categories, refer to the [Android documentation](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element#appCategory).**Notes**:- If the required category isn't currently listed in the dropdown, select **Other** to manually enter a category name. The entered name must be a valid [appCategory](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element#appCategory) defined by Android. Providing an invalid name causes the project build to fail. - For new Unity projects, this property is enabled and set to **Game** by default. Categorizing the application as a game ensures that your application is exempted from Android 16 behavior changes. For more information, refer to the documentation on [Android 16 behavior changes for large screen devices](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/optimization/large-screen-and-foldable-support.md#Android16). - If your project uses [Adaptive Performance](/engine/6000.7/manual/analysis/runtime-performance-scaling/adaptive-performance.md) or [GameMode API](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/android/androidgame/gamemode.md), ensure to select the **App Category** as **Game.** - If you enable the property and don't select a category, the project build fails. | | **Category Name** | Enter a valid application category name that matches one of the [appCategory](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element#appCategory) options defined by Android. A custom category name or one not defined by Android isn't supported.This property is visible only when you set the App Category to Other. | | **Android TV Compatibility** | Enable this option to mark the application as Android TV compatible. | | **Android Gamepad Support Level** | Choose the level of support your application offers for a gamepad.- **None**: The application is fully operational with a D-pad or touchscreen. No gamepad is needed. - **Supports Gamepad**: The application works with a gamepad, but doesn't require it. - **Requires Gamepad**: The application requires a gamepad to use. | | **Warn about App Bundle size** | Enable this option to receive a warning when the size of the [Android App Bundle](https://developer.android.com/platform/technology/app-bundle) exceeds a certain threshold. This option is selected by default and you can only configure it if you select Build Type as **Release** and enable the **Build App Bundle** option in the [build settings](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/building-and-delivering/build-settings.md).- **App Bundle size threshold**: Enter a size in MB. When your App Bundle exceeds this size, Unity displays a warning and suggests to perform full size validation for the generated release App Bundle according to [Google Play maximum size limits](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9859372#size_limits). | | **Warn about Symbols size** | Enable this option to receive a warning when the size of the symbols zip package or embedded symbols inside [Android App Bundle](https://developer.android.com/platform/technology/app-bundle) exceeds a certain threshold. This option is selected by default and you can only configure it if you set the **Debug Symbols to Public/Debugging** in the [build settings](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/building-and-delivering/build-settings.md).- **Symbols size threshold**: Enter a size in MB. When your symbols package exceeds this size, Unity displays a warning. | | **Application Entry Point** | The application entry points to generate for your application. For more information, refer to [Android application entry points](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/application-entries.md).- **Activity**: Generate an [Activity application entry point](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/application-entries/activity.md). - **GameActivity**: Generate a [GameActivity application entry point](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/application-entries/game-activity.md). | | **Active Input Handling** | Choose how to handle input from users.* **Input Manager (Old)**: Use the original [Input](/engine/6000.7/manual/input/legacy/class-input-manager.md.md) settings.* **Input System Package (New)**: Uses the new [input system package](https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.inputsystem@latest).- **Both**: Use both systems. This option isn't supported on Android. | #### API Compatibility Level You can choose your mono API compatibility level for all targets. Sometimes a third-party .NET library uses functionality that's outside of your .NET compatibility level. To understand what's going on in such cases, and how to best fix it, try following these suggestions: 1. Install [ILSpy](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/ilspy/9mxfbkfvsq13?cid=msft_web_chart\&activetab=pivot:overviewtab) for Windows. 2. Drag the .NET assemblies for the API compatibility level that you are having issues with into ILSpy. You can find these under `Frameworks/Mono/lib/mono/YOURSUBSET/`. 3. Drag in your third-party assembly. 4. Right-click your third-party assembly and select **Analyze**. 5. In the analysis report, inspect the **Depends on** section. The report highlights anything that the third-party assembly depends on, but that's not available in the .NET compatibility level of your choice in red. ### Shader Settings | **Property** | **Description** | | -------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Shader Precision Model** | Select the default precision shaders use. For more information, refer to [Use 16-bit precision in shaders](/engine/6000.7/manual/materials-and-shaders/shaders/writing-custom/shader-writing/sl/writing-shader-writing-shader-programs-hlsl/sl-use16bit-precision-in.md.md).* **Platform default**: Use lower precision on mobile platforms, and full precision on other platforms.- **Unified**: Use lower precision if the platform supports it. | ### Shader Variant Loading Settings Use these settings to control how much memory shaders use at runtime. | **Property** | **Description** | | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Default chunk size (MB)** | Sets the maximum size of compressed shader variant data chunks Unity stores in your built application for all platforms. The default is `16`. For more information, refer to [Shader loading](/engine/6000.7/manual/materials-and-shaders/shaders/shader-troubleshooting/shader-reduce-stalling/shader-loading.md.md). | | **Default chunk count** | Sets the default limit on how many decompressed chunks Unity keeps in memory on all platforms. The default is `0`, which means there's no limit. | | **Override** | Enables overriding **Default chunk size** and **Default chunk count** for this build target. | | **Chunk size (MB)** | Overrides the value of **Default chunk size (MB)** on this build target. | | **Chunk count** | Overrides the value of **Default chunk count** on this build target. | ### Script Compilation **Script compilation settings for the Android platform:** ![](/api/media?file=/engine/6000.7/media/images/ProjectSettingsScriptCompilation.png) | **Property** | **Description** | | --------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Scripting Define Symbols** | Sets custom compilation flags.For more details, refer to [Platform dependent compilation](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/compilation-and-code-reload/script-compilation/conditional-compilation/platform-dependent-compilation.md.md). | | **Additional Compiler Arguments** | Specifies additional arguments to pass to the Roslyn C# compiler. Enter one valid compiler argument per list entry. To create a new entry, select **Add (+)**. To remove an entry, select **Remove (-)**. Select **Apply** to include newly added arguments in future compilations. Select **Revert** to reset the list to the most recent applied state. Arguments must use the `csc.exe` syntax, for example: `-warnaserror`. For the full list of supported Roslyn compiler options, refer to [C# compiler options](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/compiler-options/) in the Microsoft documentation.You can also supply additional command-line arguments to the C# compiler with a `csc.rsp` [response file](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/msbuild/msbuild-response-files?view=vs-2022) in your project's `Assets` folder. For more information on creating a response file, refer to [Creating a response file](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/environment-and-tools/overview-of-dot-net-in-unity/dotnet-profile-assemblies.md.md#create-response-file). **Note**: Defining the same arguments in both the **Additional Compiler Arguments** list and a response file can cause errors and unintended behavior. | | **Suppress Common Warnings** | Indicates whether to display the C# warnings [CS0169](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/misc/cs0169) and [CS0649](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/misc/CS0649). | | **Allow 'unsafe' Code** | Enables support for compiling [‘unsafe’ C# code](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/keywords/unsafe) in a pre-defined assembly (for example, `Assembly-CSharp.dll`).For Assembly Definition Files (`.asmdef`), click on one of your `.asmdef` files and enable the option in the Inspector window that appears. | | **Use Deterministic Compilation** | Indicates whether to prevent compilation with the `-deterministic` C# flag. With this setting enabled, compiled assemblies are byte-for-byte the same each time they're compiled.For more information, refer to [C# Compiler Options that control code generation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/compiler-options/deterministic-compiler-option). | ### Optimization { /* This table uses single sourcing. For information on how to edit it, see https://confluence.unity3d.com/display/DOCS/Single-sourcing+table+rows. */ } | **Property** | **Description** | | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Managed Stripping Level** | Choose how aggressively Unity strips unused managed (C#) code. When Unity builds your app, the Unity Linker process can strip unused code from the managed DLLs your Project uses. Stripping code can make the resulting executable smaller, but can sometimes remove code that's in use.For more information about these options and bytecode stripping with IL2CPP, refer to [ManagedStrippingLevel](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityeditor/managedstrippinglevel.md.md).* **Minimal**: Use this to strip class libraries, UnityEngine, Windows Runtime assemblies, and copy all other assemblies.* **Low**: Remove unreachable managed code to reduce build size and Mono/IL2CPP build times.* **Medium**: Run UnityLinker to reduce code size beyond what **Low** can achieve. You might need to support a custom link.xml file, and some reflection code paths might not behave the same.- **High**: UnityLinker will strip as much code as possible. This will further reduce code size beyond what Medium can achieve but managed code debugging of some methods might no longer work. You might need to support a custom link.xml file, and some reflection code paths might not behave the same. | | **Managed Code Variant** | Defines how C# code in the project is compiled when exporting a build. Each variant level is inclusive of the next level: for instance, the Debug variant has Unity checks enabled, whereas the Checked variant has Instrumented code paths enabled. The default variant is **Release**.* **Debug**: Compiles C# code without optimizations. Defines `DEBUG` and all the same [defines](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/compilation-and-code-reload/script-compilation/conditional-compilation/symbol-reference.md.md) as **Checked**. Used for debugging the code with a debugger.* **Checked**: Compiles C# code with optimizations. Defines `UNITY_ENABLE_CHECKS`, `UNITY_ASSERTIONS` and all the same [defines](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/compilation-and-code-reload/script-compilation/conditional-compilation/symbol-reference.md.md) as **Instrumented**. Used for running the game with extra checks enabled.* **Instrumented**: Compiles C# code with optimizations. Defines `UNITY_INCLUDE_INSTRUMENTATION` and `ENABLE_PROFILER`. Used for profiling.- **Release**: Compiles C# code with optimizations. Used for running with all unnecessary code paths disabled and for shipping releases to users. | ### Stack Trace Select your preferred stack trace method by enabling the option that corresponds to each Log Type (**Error**, **Assert**, **Warning**, **Log**, and **Exception**) based on the type of logging you require. For more information, refer to [stack trace logging](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/debugging-and-diagnostics/stack-trace.md.md). | **Property** | **Description** | | -------------- | ------------------------------- | | **None** | No logs are ever recorded. | | **ScriptOnly** | Logs only when running scripts. | | **Full** | Logs all the time. | For more information, refer to [stack trace logging](/engine/6000.7/manual/scripting/debugging-and-diagnostics/stack-trace.md). ### Legacy Enable the **Clamp BlendShapes (Deprecated)** option to clamp the range of blend shape weights in [SkinnedMeshRenderers](/engine/6000.7/manual/assets-and-media/asset-types/mesh/components-reference/class-skinned-mesh-renderer.md). ## Publishing Settings Use the following Publishing Settings to configure how Unity builds your Android application. * [Project Keystore](#projectkeystore) * [Build](#build) * [Minify](#minify) * [Split Application Binary](#splitapplicationbinary) * [Report Dependencies in App Bundle](#reportDependencies) **Android publishing panel:** ![](/api/media?file=/engine/6000.7/media/images/Android-publishing-page.png) > **Note:** > > For security reasons, Unity doesn’t save your Keystore or Project Key passwords. Use the Keystore Manager window to create, configure, and load your keys and keystores. You can load existing keystores and keys from either the Keystore Manager or the main Android Publishing panel. If you choose to load these from inside the Keystore Manager, Unity automatically fills the Project Keystore and Project Key fields. For further information see documentation on the [Keystore Manager](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/getting-started/keystore/manager.md). ### Project Keystore A keystore is a container that holds signing keys for application security. For details, refer to Android developer documentation: [Android keystore system.](https://developer.android.com/training/articles/keystore) Use the **Project Keystore** settings to choose which keystore to use for the open project. When you load a keystore, Unity loads all the keys in that keystore. To load and use an existing keystore in your open project: 1. Enable **Custom Keystore**. 2. Open the **Select** dropdown, select **Browse**, and choose a keystore from your file system. 3. Enter your **Keystore password**. If you don't have an existing keystore, leave **Custom Keystore** disabled. Unity uses a debug keystore to sign your application. A debug keystore is a working keystore. It allows you to sign the application and to test it locally. However, the app store will decline apps signed in this way. This is because the app store is unable to verify the validity and ownership of the application using a debug keystore. When you load a keystore, Unity loads all the keys in that keystore. Use the **Key alias** dropdown to choose one key from that keystore to use as the active key for the open project. | **Property** | **Description** | | --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Custom Keystore** | Enable **Custom Keystore** to load and use an existing Keystore. | | **Select** | When **Custom Keystore** is enabled, use this to select the keystore you want to use. The keystores below the partition in the **Select** dropdown are stored in a predefined dedicated location. For more details, refer to [Choose the keystore location](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/getting-started/keystore/create.md#choose-the-keystore-location). | | **Keystore path** | You don't need to enter your keystore path. Unity provides this based on the keystore you choose. | | **Keystore password** | Enter your keystore password to load your chosen keystore. | | **Key alias** | Select the key you want to use for the open project. | | **Key password** | Enter your key password. | ### Build By default, Unity builds your application with the manifest files, Gradle templates and Proguard files provided with the Unity installation. Use the **Build** section of the Android Publishing Settings to change these. To use a custom manifest file, Gradle template or Proguard file: 1. Enable the appropriate checkbox. Unity creates a default file in your project, and the file location appears below the checkbox. 2. Open the new file and make your changes. 3. Save your changes to this file. Unity automatically uses the changes saved to this file next time it builds the application. The settings in the Build section only apply to the build process for the current project. { /* Temporarily removing the below setting from the table as it is now hidden in the Editor until compatibility issues are resolved. |**Upgrade templates to C#**|Opens the [Android Templates Upgrader window](android-templates-upgrader-window) which you can use to upgrade your custom Gradle template files to use the [Android Project Configuration Manager](android-modify-gradle-project-files-methods#agp).| */ } | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Custom Main Manifest** | Customizable version of the Android `LibraryManifest.xml` file. This file contains important metadata about your Android application. For more information about the responsibilities of the Main/Unity Library Manifest refer to [Unity Library Manifest](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/introducing/library-manifest.md). | | **Custom Launcher Manifest** | Customizable version of the Android `LauncherManifest.xml` file. This file contains important metadata about your Android application’s launcher. For more information about the responsibilities of the Unity Launcher Manifest refer to [Unity Launcher Manifest](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/introducing/launcher-manifest.md). | | **Custom Main Gradle Template** | Customizable version of the `mainTemplate.gradle` file. This file contains information on how to build your Android application as a library. For more information refer to the documentation on [Gradle project files](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/introducing/gradle-overview.md#gradle-project-files). | | **Custom Launcher Gradle Template** | Customizable version of the `launcherTemplate.gradle` file. This file contains instructions on how to build your Android application. For more information refer to the documentation on [Gradle project files](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/introducing/gradle-overview.md#gradle-project-files). | | **Custom Base Gradle Template** | Customizable version of the `baseProjectTemplate.gradle` file. This file contains configuration that's shared between all other templates and Gradle projects. For more information, refer to the documentation on [Gradle project files](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/introducing/gradle-overview.md#gradle-project-files). | | **Custom Gradle Properties Template** | Customizable version of the `gradle.properties` file. This file contains configuration settings for the Gradle build environment. This includes:The JVM (Java Virtual Machine) memory configuration.A property to allow Gradle to build using multiple JVMs.A property for choosing the tool to do the minification.A property to not compress native libs when building an app bundle. | | **Custom Gradle Settings Template** | Customizable version of the `settingsTemplate.gradle` file. This file contains declaration of artifact repositories to resolve external dependencies required for your application. | | **Custom Proguard File** | Customizable version of the `proguard.txt` file. This file contains configuration settings for the minification process. If minification removes some Java code which should be kept, add a rule to keep that code in this file. For more information refer to the documentation on [Minification](#minify). | ### Minify Minification is a process which shrinks, obfuscates, and optimizes the code in your application. It can reduce the code size and make the code harder to disassemble. However, minification can strip out code that's actually needed, so ensure to configure this process correctly. Unity uses Proguard for minification. Use the **Minify** settings to define when and how Unity should apply minification to your build. For information on Proguard, refer to [Proguard manual](https://www.guardsquare.com/manual/configuration/usage). In most cases, it’s good practice to only apply minification to release builds, and not debug builds. This is because minification takes time, and can make the builds slower. It can also make debugging more complicated due to the optimization that the code undergoes. > **Note:** > > If the Java code is referenced via reflection, the minification process cannot infer that the code is in use and strips that code. You can use [Custom Proguard File](#customproguard) to retain the code that you require. The settings in the Minify section only apply to the build process for the current project. | **Property** | **Description** | | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Release** | Instruct Unity to minify your application’s code in release builds. | | **Debug** | Instruct Unity to minify your application’s code in debug builds. | ### Split Application Binary Enable the **Split Application Binary** option to optimize the initial install size of your output application. The Google Play Store requires this if you want to publish applications larger than 100 MB. When enabled, Unity optimizes your output application differently based on its format. * Editor: Unity splits your output application into a main APK and an expansion file (OBB) * **AAB**: Unity generates a single AAB file that includes a [base module](https://developer.android.com/guide/app-bundle/configure-base) and asset packs For more information, refer to [Introduction to asset splitting](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/developing/application-size-restrictions/asset-splitting.md). ### Report Dependencies in App Bundle Enable this option to include information about dependencies in App Bundle if you're planning to build your application as Android App Bundle (AAB) for Google Play. For more information, refer to [Report App Dependencies](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/building-and-delivering/distribution/google-play.md#reportappdependencies) section. > **Note:** > > You can only interact with this setting if you enable **Build App Bundle** option in [Android build settings](/engine/6000.7/manual/platform-specific/android/building-and-delivering/build-settings.md).