: Official security updates for Marshmallow ended in 2018. Running this OS makes the device more susceptible to malware bundled in unofficial APKs. Incompatibility
is critical for app compatibility and security. Although this OS version is over a decade old, it remains the minimum supported version for Google Play Services as of early 2026. 🛠️ The "601" Compatibility Layer Android 6.0.1 corresponds to API Level 23 play+store+android+601+apk
: Go to Settings > Security (or Privacy) and toggle on Unknown Sources . : Official security updates for Marshmallow ended in 2018
Version 6.0.1 of the Google Play Store, released in 2016, brought several notable changes and improvements: released in 2016
This refers to the file compatible with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow, API level 23) . Users often search for this when: