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androidapigoogle-mapsversion
user147862
user147862

Reputation:

Supporting Multiple Android Versions using the Google APIs Add On

I am just about complete building an application. I've tested it on 1.6-2.3 android versions. My concern is how to distribute it. Does each phone already have the google apis installed? In particular one portion of my application is using the com.google.android.maps.* features. When developing I have to use a separate google apis library for each android version. Do I need to bundle the library for each version with my application?

Thanks in advance for any insight into this matter.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 348

Answers (1)

CommonsWare
CommonsWare

Reputation: 1006614

Does each phone already have the google apis installed?

No. However, I have not encountered any device that has the Android Market and does not have Google Maps. Hence, AFAIK, if you are only distributing via Android Market, most if not all of your users will have Google Maps.

When developing I have to use a separate google apis library for each android version.

No, you don't.

The target you choose in your build process (e.g., the target option in Eclipse) needs to be one with Google Maps, so your references to MapActivity and such resolve. Beyond that, set your target to match the highest API you are trying to use.

Do I need to bundle the library for each version with my application?

You are never bundling the library. The library is on the device.

Upvotes: 3

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