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Are all Android phones compatible?
Because Android is an open source project, any hardware manufacturer can build a device that runs the Android operating system. As an app developer, you don’t need to worry about whether a device is Android compatible, because only devices that are Android compatible include Google Play Store.
Is Android 10 backwards compatible?
Since the Android SDK is not backward compatible, you should choose the minimum SDK carefully. This means striking a balance between supporting a wide range of devices and designing an app that implements useful features in later SDK versions.
How long will Android 9.0 be supported?
So in May 2021, that meant Android versions 11, 10 and 9 were getting security updates when installed on Pixel phones and other phones whose makers supply those updates. Android 12 was released in beta in mid-May 2021, and Google plans to officially retire Android 9 in the fall of 2021.
Why is my app compatible with all versions of Android?
Each successive version of Android provides compatibility for apps that were built using the APIs from previous platform versions, so your app should always be compatible with future versions of Android while using the documented Android APIs.
How does the Android system use version information?
The Android system uses your app’s version information to protect against downgrades.The system does not use app version information to enforce restrictions on upgrades or compatibility of third-party apps. Your app must enforce any version restrictions and should tell users about them.
Which is the minimum supported version of Android?
If your app cannot function without these APIs, you should declare API level 14 as your app’s minimum supported version. The minSdkVersion attribute declares the minimum version with which your app is compatible and the targetSdkVersion attribute declares the highest version on which you’ve optimized your app.
What are the different types of device compatibility?
There are two types of compatibility: device compatibility and app compatibility. Because Android is an open source project, any hardware manufacturer can build a device that runs the Android operating system.