Reputation: 5135
Using java 8 for concise Lambda expression etc but downside is instant run not working. buildToolsVersion "23.0.3"
compileOptions {
sourceCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
targetCompatibility JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
}
how to enable instant run with java 8 features
Upvotes: 6
Views: 2573
Reputation: 91
Patience is a virtue. Support for Java 1.8 will be built in Android studio without the need of any configuration or external libraries in the near future (weeks from now)
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/03/future-of-java-8-language-feature.html
Upvotes: 4
Reputation: 499
From offical documenataion:
Known Issues Instant Run does not currently work with Jack and will be disabled while using the new toolchain.
https://developer.android.com/preview/j8-jack.html
Upvotes: 9