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The Android Support Library package is a set of code libraries that provide backward-compatible versions of Android framework APIs as well as features that are only available through the library APIs. Each Support Library is backward-compatible to a specific Android API level.
What is Android support library and why is it recommended?
Originally a single binary library for apps, the Android Support Library has evolved into a suite of libraries for app development. Many of these libraries are now a strongly recommended, if not essential, part of app development.
How do you setup and use Android support library?
Download the support library
- In Android Studio, select Tools > Android > SDK Manager, or click the SDK Manager. icon. …
- Click the SDK Tools tab and expand Support Repository.
- Look for Android Support Repository in the list. …
- Click OK again, and then Finish when the support repository has been installed.
