androidstudio set java version 1.7

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I'm trying to use java version 1.7 with android studio but unfortunately it is not working properly... If set the version in File->Other settings -> Default project structure to

  Project SDK:
  java version 1.7.0_06

  Project language level:
  7.0 Diamonds, ARM, multi-catch

But when I use a switch-statement with a string I get an error which should be possible in java 1.7, so do I need to set any other settings?

See also: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/17637179/how-to-set-source-1-7-in-android-studio-and-gradle — arober11, Aug 02 '14 at 17:02

score 10 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 26 '13 at 15:47

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No... there is no settings to change. Android SDK don't support full java 7 syntax, so you can't use it.

Note that java.nio.* (new in java 7 API) is supported by latest android version.

answered Aug 26 '13 at 15:47

ben75

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score 9 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 31 '14 at 14:17

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You can change it in new Android studio version(0.8.X)

FIle-> Other Settings -> Default Settings -> Compiler (Expand it by clicking left arrow) -> Java Compiler -> You can change the Project bytecode version here

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answered Jul 31 '14 at 14:17

San

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 09 '15 at 18:13

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You can change jdk version from File > Other settings > Default Project structure. Then JDK location:

answered Sep 09 '15 at 18:13

shantanu

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doesn't exist (Android Studio 2.0) – behelit Dec 07 '15 at 05:05

androidstudio set java version 1.7

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