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Asked: 2026-06-12T12:26:10+00:00

I am new to Android app development and I recently published my first app.

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I am new to Android app development and I recently published my first app. My app uses the menu key to display 2-3 functionalities. But there are HTC Evo 4G users who sent me e-mails complaining that they cant use that because their device doesnt have a physical menu key. Now how do I implement a solution the best possible way? The app supports devices android 2.2+ How do I add a action bar without breaking my app? I was wondering if I should add a action bar for all android versions or only for 4.0 and above? What would be easier?

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  1. Editorial Team

    My app uses the menu key to display 2-3 functionalities.

    It should be doing so by using the standard options menu system.

    Now how do I implement a solution the best possible way?

    Add android:targetSdkVersion="11" (or higher) to your <uses-sdk> element in your manifest. Your title bar will be automatically converted to an action bar on API Level 11+ devices, and your options menu will appear as the overflow menu in the action bar.

    How do I add a action bar without breaking my app?

    See above.

    I was wondering if I should add a action bar for all android versions

    You can certainly do this, using libraries like ActionBarSherlock.

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