Latest C++11 features with Android NDK

Question

I am trying to use C++11 threading facilities with Android NDK, but not sure how to make it use the latest compilers.

I have Clang 3.2 and can build iOS apps. I wonder if there is a way to do it with Android NDK?

If not, then how should I build with gcc 4.8?

Answer 1

(I'm addressing the NDK version r9b) To enable C++11 support for all source code of the application (and so any modules included) make the following change in the Application.mk:

# use this to select gcc instead of clang
NDK_TOOLCHAIN_VERSION := 4.8
# OR use this to select the latest clang version:
NDK_TOOLCHAIN_VERSION := clang


# then enable c++11 extentions in source code
APP_CPPFLAGS += -std=c++11
# or use APP_CPPFLAGS := -std=gnu++11

Otherwise, if you wish to have C++11 support only in your module, add this lines into your Android.mk instead of use APP_CPPFLAGS

LOCAL_CPPFLAGS += -std=c++11

Read more here: http://adec.altervista.org/blog/ndk_c11_support/

Answer 2

NDK revision 10 has the Clang 3.6 toolchain. Use it:

NDK_TOOLCHAIN_VERSION := clang3.6

or use the latest available Clang toolchain

NDK_TOOLCHAIN_VERSION := clang