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I don't understand what the purpose of the file symbols.xml in $ANDROID_SDK/platforms/android-NNN/data/res/values/

do we need it ?

zeus
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Android uses this file to define the symbols used is the OS. E.g, as described here, where it defines some ASCII elements.

Emílio Fonseca
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  • do i need it in my app? what the difference with public.xml . – zeus Jun 01 '17 at 13:54
  • No, you don`t need it. And it has nothing to do with public.xml. To read about public.xml, you can read this answer :D https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9348614/what-is-the-use-of-the-res-values-public-xml-file-on-android – Emílio Fonseca Jun 01 '17 at 14:01