Android device API level does not match version

Question

After updating my android phone version from 4.1.2 (API 16) to 5.0.2 (API 21) my device API level is still remaining at 16 while the version is 5.0.2. Below text is shown when trying to run an application inside Android Studio:

Samsung GT-S7262 (Android 5.0.2, API 16) (minSdk(API 21) > deviceSdk(API 16))

Here is the screen shot:

I used the following link instructions to update my android device:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-star/general/lollipop-gt-s7262-samsung-galaxy-star-t3140853

try http://stackoverflow.com/questions/24845950/minsdk-devicesdk — Lokesh, Jun 16 '16 at 08:41
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/30633271/android-error-no-minsdkapi-19-devicesdkapi-1 — Lokesh, Jun 16 '16 at 08:41
I have already read those posts. That didn't solve the problem. — , Jun 16 '16 at 09:15
I could have changed the minSdkVersion in build.gradle, but I built my app for API 21. that is why I updated my phone to 5.0.2. — , Jun 16 '16 at 09:18

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 16 '16 at 08:40

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Check the link again. It is written above "Lollipop Themed Rom" not real lollipop. That is why it is showing API 16.

answered Jun 16 '16 at 08:40

Abhro

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that rom is truly just a Themed Lollipop ROM with a "hard written" version code. the answer should be accepted – steveen zoleko Jun 16 '16 at 10:00

Android device API level does not match version

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