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This document provides tips and best practices for developing Android apps, including: 1. Use the latest APIs and hardware SDKs while maintaining backward compatibility. 2. Detect devices and installations in a way that respects privacy and supports all hardware configurations. 3. Avoid common mistakes like failing to read the Android developer blog or assuming a default device orientation.

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Android

This document provides tips and best practices for developing Android apps, including: 1. Use the latest APIs and hardware SDKs while maintaining backward compatibility. 2. Detect devices and installations in a way that respects privacy and supports all hardware configurations. 3. Avoid common mistakes like failing to read the Android developer blog or assuming a default device orientation.

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ROOKIE MISTAKES
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Whynotdetect devices?

Settings.Secure.ANDROID_IDisreseton wipe.

GenerateauniqueID.

DetectInstallations

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