Android version compatible with Qt version

DeltaSim

Hello,

Just a simple question but I can't find the answer..

How to know which Qt version is compatible with which Android version ?
I have to start a new project but I would like to know which Android version I can target with Qt 5.12 for example.

Thanks,

J.Hilk

hi @deltasim and welcome

since 5.12 the minimal Android version is Android 5, before that it was Android 4
Max version is the current one available

DeltaSim

Thank you @J-Hilk
So all android device with Android 5 (or more) are compatible with Qt 5.12 ?
There is not hardware restriction? Processor etc...
I will be able to build an APK and deploy it on all Android devices, right ?

I'm used to build for a specific target (ie for a specific processor).

J.Hilk

@deltasim
Qt itself does not have a hardware requirement (well it has, but it won't effect any android devices)

However, different architectures require different compilers -> require different Qt Libs

Some, (armv7,8, x86) can be downloaded precompiled others, (for example x86, 64 bit) you'll have to compile yourself, if you want to support such fringe architectures

DeltaSim

@J-Hilk
So it's not possible to build a single APK with Qt that will be working on all Android Device.
But almost all Smartphone are based on armv7 or 8, right ?

J.Hilk

@deltasim
Qt does not yet support a single file, but that's not the only way to upload to the store. I would suggest reading this blogpost

https://blog.qt.io/blog/2019/06/28/comply-upcoming-requirements-google-play/

for further information on the issue :)

DeltaSim

@J-Hilk
Thanks for the link and thank you for your help, I can close the topic.