Build Your First Android App in Java
https://developer.android.com/codelabs/build-your-first-android-app#0
Code to be added in build.gradle.kts
implementation(platform("org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-bom:1.8.0"))
Android is a popular open-source operating system designed for mobile devices, developed by the Open Handset Alliance led by Google. Launched in 2008, Android has evolved into a versatile platform powering a wide array of smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other devices. Built on the Linux kernel, Android offers a customizable and user-friendly interface, allowing developers to create diverse applications using Java and Kotlin programming languages.
One of Android's key strengths lies in its extensive app ecosystem, accessible through the Google Play Store. Users can personalize their devices with a multitude of apps, games, and utilities. The operating system prioritizes seamless integration with Google services, promoting a cohesive user experience across various devices. Android's open nature fosters innovation and diversity among manufacturers, resulting in a broad range of devices catering to different preferences and budgets.
Regular updates enhance security, introduce new features, and improve overall performance. Android has become a global leader in the mobile industry, powering billions of devices worldwide. Its open-source nature and widespread adoption contribute to a dynamic and vibrant ecosystem, driving continuous advancements in mobile technology.
| Name | Internal codename[11] | Version number(s) | API level | Initial stable release date | Latest security patch date[16] | Latest Google Play Services version[17][18] (release date) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 1.0 | — | 1.0 | 1 | September 23, 2008 | — | — |
| Android 1.1 | Petit Four | 1.1 | 2 | February 9, 2009 | ||
| Android Cupcake | Cupcake | 1.5 | 3 | April 27, 2009 | ||
| Android Donut | Donut | 1.6 | 4 | September 15, 2009 | ||
| Android Eclair | Eclair | 2.0 | 5 | October 27, 2009 | ||
| 2.0.1 | 6 | December 3, 2009 | ||||
| 2.1 | 7 | January 11, 2010[19] | ||||
| Android Froyo | Froyo | 2.2 – 2.2.3 | 8 | May 20, 2010 | 3.2.25 (October 2014) | |
| Android Gingerbread | Gingerbread | 2.3 – 2.3.2 | 9 | December 6, 2010 | 10.0.84 (November 2016) | |
| 2.3.3 – 2.3.7 | 10 | February 9, 2011 | ||||
| Android Honeycomb | Honeycomb | 3.0 | 11 | February 22, 2011 | ||
| 3.1 | 12 | May 10, 2011 | ||||
| 3.2 – 3.2.6 | 13 | July 15, 2011 | ||||
| Android Ice Cream Sandwich | Ice Cream Sandwich | 4.0 – 4.0.2 | 14 | October 18, 2011 | 14.8.49 (February 2019) | |
| 4.0.3 – 4.0.4 | 15 | December 16, 2011 | ||||
| Android Jelly Bean | Jelly Bean | 4.1 – 4.1.2 | 16 | July 9, 2012 | 21.33.56 (September 2021) | |
| 4.2 – 4.2.2 | 17 | November 13, 2012 | ||||
| 4.3 – 4.3.1 | 18 | July 24, 2013 | ||||
| Android KitKat | Key Lime Pie | 4.4 – 4.4.4 | 19 | October 31, 2013 | October 2017 | 23.30.13 (August 2023) |
| 4.4W – 4.4W.2 | 20 | June 25, 2014 | ? | |||
| Android Lollipop | Lemon Meringue Pie | 5.0 – 5.0.2 | 21 | November 4, 2014[20] | November 2017 | 23.43.13 (November 2023) |
| 5.1 – 5.1.1 | 22 | March 2, 2015[21] | March 2018 | |||
| Android Marshmallow | Macadamia Nut Cookie | 6.0 – 6.0.1 | 23 | October 2, 2015[22] | August 2018 | |
| Android Nougat | New York Cheesecake | 7.0 | 24 | August 22, 2016 | August 2019 | |
| 7.1 – 7.1.2 | 25 | October 4, 2016 | October 2019 | |||
| Android Oreo | Oatmeal Cookie | 8.0 | 26 | August 21, 2017 | January 2021 | |
| 8.1 | 27 | December 5, 2017 | October 2021 | |||
| Android Pie | Pistachio Ice Cream[23] | 9 | 28 | August 6, 2018 | January 2022 | |
| Android 10 | Quince Tart[24] | 10 | 29 | September 3, 2019 | February 2023 | |
| Android 11 | Red Velvet Cake[24] | 11 | 30 | September 8, 2020 | November 2023 | |
| Android 12 | Snow Cone | 12 | 31 | October 4, 2021 | ||
| Android 12L | Snow Cone v2 | 12.1[a] | 32 | March 7, 2022 | ||
| Android 13 | Tiramisu | 13 | 33 | August 15, 2022 | ||
| Android 14 | Upside Down Cake[27] | 14 | 34 | October 4, 2023 | ||
| Android 15 | Vanilla Ice Cream[28] | 15 | TBA | Q3 2024 | — | — |
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