Which Android API to use?

Asked 2011-10-10T05:24:55.620

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.

android-2.2-froyo android

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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.

answered 2011-10-10T05:28:29.470