Android 3.1 PlatformIn this document

Android 3.1 PlatformIn this document
Revisions
API Overview
API Level
Built-in Applications
Locales
Emulator Skins
Reference
API Differences Report »
See Also
Optimizing Apps for Android 3.0
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For developers, the Android 3.1 platform is available as a downloadable component for the Android SDK. The downloadable platform includes an Android library and system image, as well as a set of emulator skins and more. The downloadable platform includes no external libraries.

To get started developing or testing against Android 3.1, use the Android SDK Manager to download the platform into your SDK. For more information, see Adding SDK Components. If you are new to Android, download the SDK Starter Package first.

For a high-level introduction to Android 3.1, see the Platform Highlights.

Reminder: If you've already published an Android application, please test and optimize your application on Android 3.0 and Android 3.1 as soon as possible. You should do so to be sure your application provides the best experience possible on the latest Android-powered devices. For information about what you can do, read Optimizing Apps for Android 3.0.