How to use Android system FreeType library in native code?

Question

I use FreeType in my Android applications as a static library which i compile myself. I want to make my app smaller so i'm looking for a possibility to use the system version of FreeType. Is it possible to do? Is it a stable API?

Answer 1

According to this article it is not possible and requires you to cross compile the library.

If you need FreeType (a library to render fonts), you'll need to cross-compile it. Note: The Android system uses FreeType but internally it doesn't expose it to native apps.