1page.title=Supporting Different Devices
2page.tags=layouts,resources,screens,localization
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12<h2>Dependencies and prerequisites</h2>
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14  <li>Android 1.6 or higher</li>
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17<h2>You should also read</h2>
18<ul>
19  <li><a href="{@docRoot}guide/topics/resources/index.html">Application Resources</a></li>
20  <li><a href="{@docRoot}training/multiscreen/index.html">Designing for Multiple Screens</a></li>
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27<p>Android devices come in many shapes and sizes all around the world. With a wide range of device
28types, you have an opportunity to reach a huge audience with your app. In order to be as successful
29as possible on Android, your app needs to adapt to various device configurations. Some of the
30important variations that you should consider include different languages, screen sizes, and
31versions of the Android platform.</p>
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33<p>This class teaches you how to use basic platform features that leverage alternative
34resources and other features so your app can provide an optimized user experience on a
35variety of Android-compatible devices, using a single application package (APK).</p>
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37<h2>Lessons</h2>
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39<dl>
40  <dt><b><a href="languages.html">Supporting Different Languages</a></b></dt>
41  <dd>Learn how to support multiple languages with alternative string resources.</dd>
42  <dt><b><a href="screens.html">Supporting Different Screens</a></b></dt>
43  <dd>Learn how to optimize the user experience for different screen sizes and densities.</dd>
44  <dt><b><a href="platforms.html">Supporting Different Platform Versions</a></b></dt>
45  <dd>Learn how to use APIs available in new versions of Android while continuing to support
46older versions of Android.</dd>
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