Android API Version programmatically [duplicate]

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Retrieving Android API version programmatically

I am trying to retrieve the current API Version of the device my Application is Running. Is there a way i can get that and Store it on a String. This needs to Work on 1.5 Version and Up. Examples would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

its actually very easy: stackoverflow.com/a/35073538/4031815 — CommonSenseCode
– CommonSenseCode, Commented Mar 30, 2016 at 13:17

iandisme · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-03 15:45:33Z

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You can get it by calling Build.VERSION.SDK.

From 1.6 on, you should use Build.VERSION.SDK_INT instead
because Build.VERSION.SDK is deprecated.

edited Sep 3, 2011 at 15:45

answered Aug 17, 2010 at 20:50

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rbz Over a year ago

Awesome Thanks A Bunch for the quick response

Zordid Over a year ago

Deprecated - yes. But how should I determine I got Cupcake or lower? Accessing SDK_INT fails on devices prior to Donut, as it was defined in API Level 4!

nikib3ro Over a year ago

Check out my answer on other question for code - stackoverflow.com/questions/3423754/…

hitesh141 Over a year ago

The enum corresponding to this int is in the android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES class. int currentapiVersion = android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT; if (currentapiVersion >= android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES.FROYO){ // Do something for froyo and above versions } else{ // do something for phones running an SDK before froyo } Edit: This SDK_INT is available since Donut (android 1.6 / API4) so make sure your application is not retro-compatible with Cupcake (android 1.5 / API3) when you use it or your application will crash (thanks to Programmer Bruce for the precision).

Falcon165o · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-22 13:08:40Z

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Build.VERSION.RELEASE;

That will give you the actual numbers of your version; aka 2.3.3 or 2.2.

The problem with using Build.VERSION.SDK_INT is if you have a rooted phone or custom rom, you could have a none standard OS (aka my android is running 2.3.5) and that will return a NULL when using Build.VERSION.SDK_INT so Build.VERSION.RELEASE will work no matter what!

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hmac Over a year ago

wouldn't SDK_INT return 0 not null?

AKS · Accepted Answer · 2013-02-28 11:13:27Z

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It is defined on the android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK constant, just use it.

edited Feb 28, 2013 at 11:13

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answered Aug 17, 2010 at 20:49

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iandisme Over a year ago

+1 for drawing faster :)

rbz Over a year ago

Awesome Thanks A Bunch for the quick response

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