# Android

## Requirements

DriveKit is developed with the Kotlin language and is compatible with Android 8.0 (API 26) and later versions.

The [latest](https://docs.drivequant.com/release-notes/changelog/android) DriveKit SDK version is configured with these attributes:  

| Android SDK version property | API level       |
| ---------------------------- | --------------- |
| minSdkVersion                | 26 (Android 8)  |
| compileSdkVersion            | 36 (Android 16) |
| targetSdkVersion             | 36 (Android 16) |

{% hint style="info" %}
Please ensure that others libraries integrated in your project are compatible with these versions ; for example if you use a library to manage runtime permissions.
{% endhint %}

DriveKit uses the libraries listed below. These are minimal required versions. Check that they are compatible with your app:

| Library                | Version |
| ---------------------- | ------- |
| Kotlin                 | 1.8.22  |
| Java                   | 17      |
| Gson                   | 2.10.1  |
| Volley                 | 1.2.1   |
| Room                   | 2.5.2   |
| Work Manager           | 2.9.0   |
| Play Services Location | 21.3.0  |
| Car App                | 1.7.0   |

{% hint style="warning" %}
DriveKit uses [key-value backup](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/keyvaluebackup). If you use [Auto Backup](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/autobackup), you need to add `android:fullBackupOnly` in your [Manifest](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element#fullBackupOnly).
{% endhint %}


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