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Which Android API to use?

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I'm planning on developing Android Apps. I downloaded the SDK and AVD manager, and about to download the SDK platforms.

My question is, I want to develop apps for 2.x platform. Do I need to download API 7-10? Which one to target?

Also, if you have tips regarding this, please mention them. Thank you.

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Ruel Avatar asked Oct 10 '11 05:10

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It is not necessary to download all the platforms, just download the latest SDK and make your application compatible with other SDK.

For that you just need to define android:minSDKVersion and android:maxSDKVersion, android:targetSDKVersion.

   <uses-sdk android:maxSdkVersion="12"
              android:minSdkVersion="8">
    </uses-sdk>

Here is a detailed article on "Compatibility" in "Best Practices" section at Android Developer site.

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Paresh Mayani Avatar answered Sep 22 '22 18:09

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