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Android Build a Simple Android App (retired 2014) Getting Started with Android Android Setup and the Crystal Ball Project

Posted by Demarcus Thomas
Demarcus Thomas
144 Points

Android Setup and the Crystal Ball Project

Hi TeamTreeHouse,

I’m have issue when trying to start a New Andriod Application .My version is Android 4.4 Kit Kat but in the Tutiorial it is a Android 4.1 (Jeally Bean). It’s telling me to slect the Target SDK Android 4.1 in the Tutiorial.

Would I have to select a device on here to create new Android Virtual Device

1 Answer

Eric De Wildt
PLUS
Eric De Wildt
Courses Plus Student 13,077 Points
Eric De Wildt
Eric De Wildt
Courses Plus Student 13,077 Points

Hi Demarcus!

All versions of Android are backwards compatible so your version 4.1 app will still run on 4.4.

But keep in mind that apps that use 4.4 features in many cases will not work on devices running lower versions.