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How to create NotificationChannel for lower API's ( < 26 ) ?

How to create NotificationChannel for lower API's ( < 26 )?. Is there some way to do it with AppCompat?

Solution

  • Not possible. The Android OS does not support it. You can add the channelId to the notification with NotificationCompat.Builder(Context context, String channelId), but the OS will ignore it pre-Oreo.

    My collegue tested it on API 15, 22, 23, and 26: https://stackoverflow.com/a/45979726/1310343