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Android / do you have to use 2.3.1 android sdk or can you use the latest version

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leo877
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I would like know if i can use the latest version of the android sdk instead of using 2.3.1(api9). can i use use a higher api.


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victordavion
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Posted: 4th Aug 2012 19:10 Edited at: 4th Aug 2012 19:11
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Yes. I have successfully built AppGameKit projects on all SDKs above 2.3 ( just out of curiosity ).

The reason for this is because you're using Android NDK for the app, not the SDK, so as long as the API supports the NDK ( anything above 2.3 and you aren't using any newer features) then it'll work. The Target Build and Min SDK is really only there for the SDK developers and NDK developers that use newly introduced features.

The difference can be explained here: [href]null[/href]

Basically, using a higher target API allows you to use new features, where having a lower min SDK allows the same app to still run on older devices ( although you need to make sure your app checks which API it is running on so it knows when to use a backup feature when the new feature isn't available ).
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Ancient Lady
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Posted: 5th Aug 2012 00:09
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I've run AppGameKit generated apps on Android 3.2 and Android 4.1 devices and not seen an issue so far.

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@ victor

thanks for reponding and that article, i read it but don't know what going on sinse i not a tech guy.

@ ancient lady

i can make app in 2.3.1 and comply,install on my tablet that runs 4.0.4..

The question i was asking is for example say if i use a newer api(16) android 4.1.... would app that comply with 4.1 would it work with android device thats lower like 3.1.

i was gonna try and download another android folder that only has the newest format and not download api(9). but my problem is the only android devices i have is my tablet, so i can not test an older version.

If i was to make my gamme in android 4.1, some one who download it with an older version wouldnt be able to play it, is that right.

Thanks for respond @victordavion and @ancient lady


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Quote: "If i was to make my gamme in android 4.1, some one who download it with an older version wouldnt be able to play it, is that right."


I don't know, but probably not. My concern is that the AppGameKit libraries were built for supporting Android 2.3 and up. They might not link/work right with newer libraries for Android. This is why the Android setup says to use the obsolete android sdk set when setting it up in Eclipse.

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Posted: 5th Aug 2012 20:25 Edited at: 5th Aug 2012 23:33
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Currently Android 2.3 is used by 60% of the devices in use. This is the latest info, came out earlier this week I think. 4.0 is used by 16% and 4.1 < 1%.

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leo877
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@ ancient lady and digital awaking

thanks for the respond and information.

i just wondring if using 2.3.1 are you missing out on the newer opotion in newer android version.


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Posted: 5th Aug 2012 21:49 Edited at: 6th Aug 2012 16:15
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EDIT: Disregard this one. (I mean my post, this one, not this thread).

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I remembered wrong. Jellybean is < 1%.

And here's a link. The current one ended Aug 01. You can also see screen sizes in use.

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