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Is it possible to use camera on < 21 and camera2 on 21+?

I would like to use camera2, because it have features that we want. But it's important to stay compatible with <21 API versions. So, I have CameraActivity and CameraController classes that using Camera. Is it possible to use android.hardware.Camera on old devices and android.hardware.camera2 on new?

Solution

  • Yes. You can use numerous SDK versions as you like. 

        <uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="integer"
          android:targetSdkVersion="integer"
          android:maxSdkVersion="integer" />

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    edit: Credit to selvin also. While I was searching for this, he beat me to it!