title: How to compile an android app to 64bit
body: <p>I came across the article that says all apps must be 64bit by August 2019</p>
  
  <p><a href="https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/19/android-apps-must-have-64-bit-support-by-august-2019/" rel="noreferrer">https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/19/android-apps-must-have-64-bit-support-by-august-2019/</a></p>
  
  <p>and according to google, I found the following section </p>
  
  <p><a href="https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/12/improving-app-security-and-performance.html" rel="noreferrer">https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/12/improving-app-security-and-performance.html</a></p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p><strong>64-bit support requirement in 2019</strong>.<br>
    In anticipation of future Android devices that support 64-bit code only, the Play Console will require that new apps and app updates with native libraries provide 64-bit versions in addition to their 32-bit versions. This can be within a single APK or as one of the multiple APKs published.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>So it's confirmed that new apps is required to provide 64bit version.</p>
  
  <p>Now how do I go about compiling a 64bit version app? Is there any checkbox on Android studios where I can select to make an app 64bits?</p>