Java 8 + Android? Is this possible?

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Is there any way to compile Android applications with Java 8? And if not, will there ever be a way?

I know the Android libraries and the Java libraries are two seperate things, but what about the syntax? I really like the new use of -> that they have added and would love to be able to use it.

There probably will, but as of right now up until Java 7 is supported. — Jeroen Vannevel, Apr 01 '14 at 04:22
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/17869069/which-jdk-version-language-level-is-required-for-android-studio — Jeroen Vannevel, Apr 01 '14 at 04:24

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 01 '14 at 04:25

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According to official Android documentation JDK6 is supported, so you should use that.

Source: https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

answered Apr 01 '14 at 04:25

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