I like to use TrafficStats API in my application. Problem is – I target 2.1
It is really an addon to my application and it will function without this feature. What is the way to include this and keep app compatible with 2.1? I know I can start maintaining 2 APK’s but It is something I don’t want to do, seems to be troublesome. Is there any other way?
Step #1: Set your project’s build target to Android 2.2 (or higher, if you wish)
Step #2: Wrap all calls to Android 2.2-specific features in version guard blocks:
Step #3: Ensure your
android:minSdkVersionis as low as you want (e.g., 7 for Android 2.1)Step #4: Run the occasional lint check to confirm that you are not accidentally using something particular to Android 2.2 outside of a version guard block