Error in using binary literals number. Why should i use old JDK?

Question

I am new programmer in android and java. I want to write a program that use binary literal number, and i see an error, Binary literal can only be used with source level 1.7 or greater. When i double clicked on the error in Eclipse, this error removed and another error appear in the problems tab!!! new error is Android requires compiler compliance level 5.0 or 6.0. Found '1.7' instead. Please use Android Tools > Fix Project Properties. When i Click on the Fix Project Properties old error again appear!! I confused. I searched in the internet and stackoverflow and i found this link but now i don't know why should i use old JDK? Can't supported anything with Java7?

Thanks for help. Cheers

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 13 '13 at 17:09

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Android does not support java 7 and hence you need to be on lower version. Check under the system requirements here:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Sad but you cannot use the feature of java 7 in android and hence the eclipse does not allow so.

answered Aug 13 '13 at 17:09

Juned Ahsan

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Thanks for quick reply.really?!! but how to compile another android program in Eclipse? – Sensors Aug 13 '13 at 17:16
@Sensors You should be able to compile the programs using the java compiler version 5 or 6. – Juned Ahsan Aug 13 '13 at 17:17
I know but i can't understand how to compile another program in Eclipse when i have JDK7 in my system? – Sensors Aug 13 '13 at 18:39

Error in using binary literals number. Why should i use old JDK?

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