diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4779925bc..2d3ad4365 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ Documentation: [Javadocs](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-java/api-docs/v5
 
 The current release of Dropbox SDK Java supports Java 8+.
 
+### Android Version
+
+The current release of Dropbox SDK Java supports Android 8+ (SDK 26+)
+
 ### Add a dependency on the Dropbox Java SDK to your project
 
 If you're using Maven, then edit your project's "pom.xml" and add this to the `<dependencies>` section:
diff --git a/gradle/dropboxJavaSdkLibs.versions.toml b/gradle/dropboxJavaSdkLibs.versions.toml
index f5e8adfda..e98935612 100644
--- a/gradle/dropboxJavaSdkLibs.versions.toml
+++ b/gradle/dropboxJavaSdkLibs.versions.toml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [versions]
 android-compile-sdk = "33"
 android-gradle-plugin = "7.4.2"
-android-min-sdk = "21"
+android-min-sdk = "26"
 android-target-sdk = "33"
 androidx-activity = "1.5.0"
 binary-compatibility-validator = "0.11.1"