Other B4A v13.0 BETA is available for download

[Erel]

I'm happy to release a new BETA version of B4A. The Android SDK and the underlying toolchain where updated with preparation for Android 14 (targetSdkVersion=34) requirements.

Many of the internal libraries and also external libraries were updated and now depend on the latest Android SDK resources.

Installation instructions:

1. B4A v13.0 BETA: https://www.b4x.com/android/files/beta.exe

2. OpenJDK 19: https://www.b4x.com/b4j/files/jdk-19.0.2.7z (older versions will not work)

3. Android SDK:
- Don't try to update your existing SDK. You need to download a new one.
- Command line tools: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/commandlinetools-win-9123335_latest.zip
- Additional resources: https://www.b4x.com/android/files/resources_7_24.zip
The packaged resources should include all resources that most apps need, including the dependencies of the recent ML Kit libraries.

- Unpack the two zips in the same folder. It is recommended to use 7zip - faster and works better: https://www.7-zip.org/

4. IDE - Tools - Configure Paths - make sure to set android.jar and javac:

(the wrong hint about java will be removed...)

There are new requirements related to services that developers need to understand and apply in their apps. I will create a tutorial about.

 

[Jerryk]

I think there is already have bookmark feature in the IDE.

I know, but the color-coded code is more visible.

 

[DonManfred]

Would it be possible to do this in the next version?

you are posting in the wrong thread.

Post you wish in the B4A Wish and Bugs forum.

Bugs & wishlist

The place to discuss bugs and missing features.

www.b4x.com

 

[AnandGupta]

When I work with code in a large project, I test various functions, etc. I come back to it after a while to use or delete it. It would be a big help to be able to mark parts of the code with color, possibly rows like a breakpoint. Would it be possible to do this in the next version?

You can use region to separate these codes.

 

[pejmannikravan]

Hi Erel,
When will you add AI to B4A? ?

 

[Erel]

Beta #2 released. MultiDex is now enabled by default. This also includes an optimization to multidex compilations which makes those compilations run in similar speed.

 

[Alessandro71]

any ETA for final release?
just for planning SDK34 updates

 

[ilan]

hi,

is there a date for the stable version to be released?

 

[Erel]

You can use B4A v13.0 BETA. There are no known regression issues. The stable version will be released in a week or two.

 

[ilan]

i have to update many apps until 31/8/2024 and i dont want to do that twice because the stable version will include error fixes. but if you say i can use the beta then i will.
thanks Erel ?

 

[asales]

Since the beta 2 release, I've updated several apps int the Play Store (SDK = 34 and Billing = 7) without, seemingly, any issues.

 

[delgadol]

I have some problems; my app have a appcompact and design dependencies;

not resolution for : XXXX
Error Inflating XML

i research on android forum; only i add:

#Region Aditional Jar
    #AdditionalJar: com.android.support:design
    #AdditionalJar: androidx.customview:customview-poolingcontainer
    #AdditionalJar: androidx.interpolator:interpolator
#End Region

#Region Extendend
    #Extends: android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity
#End Region

And compile with out any problems

 

[netsistemas]

All ok.

Final APK SIZE: From 5.600 (previous apk B4A PREVIOUS) to 6.087 kb

Times:
First recompilation (phone no connected) :

B4A Versión: 13.00 BETA #2
Parseando código. (0.48s)
Java Versión: 11
Building folders structure. (0.41s)
Corriendo accion personalizada. (0.04s)
Compilando código. (0.56s)
Compilado códigos de diseños. (0.08s)
Organizando librerías. (0.03s)
(AndroidX SDK)
Corriendo accion personalizada. (0.05s)
Compilando los recursos (0.93s)
Enlazando los recursos (0.46s)
build tools: 33.0.0, android jar: android-33
Compilando el código Java generado. (5.99s)
Buscando librerias que necesitan ser dexed. (0.02s)
Dex: B4AShared (1.05s)
Dex: Audio (0.84s)
Dex: ByteConverter (0.77s)
Dex: Camera (0.81s)
Dex: Camera2 (0.91s)
Dex: Core (1.42s)
Dex: DateUtils (0.80s)
Dex: FirebaseNotifications (0.75s)
Dex: GPS (0.78s)
Dex: IME (0.74s)
Dex: JavaObject (0.79s)
Dex: Network (0.82s)
Dex: NFC (0.75s)
Dex: Phone (0.98s)
Dex: RandomAccessFile (0.99s)
Dex: Reflection (0.89s)
Dex: RuntimePermissions (0.74s)
Dex: StringUtils (1.11s)
Dex: JSON (0.75s)
Dex: XUI (0.92s)
Dex: SQL (0.78s)
Dex: OkHttp (0.80s)
Dex: BitmapCreator (1.36s)
Dex: xCustomListView (0.92s)
Dex: okhttp-4.9.0 (2.30s)
Dex: okio-2.8.0 (1.82s)
Dex: okhttp-urlconnection-4.9.3 (0.75s)
Dex: RemoteLogger (0.80s)
Dex: org.jetbrains.kotlin-kotlin-stdlib (4.13s)
Dex: javax.inject-javax.inject (0.58s)
Dex: org.jetbrains.kotlinx-kotlinx-coroutines-android (0.80s)
Dex: com.google.errorprone-error_prone_annotations (0.72s)
Dex: org.jetbrains.kotlinx-kotlinx-coroutines-core-jvm (2.94s)
Dex code (6.86s)
Dex merge (4.26s)
Copiando los recursos de librerias (1.52s)
ZipAlign file. (0.04s)
Firmando ficheros de paquete (clave privada) (0.50s)
Instalando archivo al dispositivo. Error
Ningún dispositivo encontrado.
---------------
seccond compilation:
B4A Versión: 13.00 BETA #2
Parseando código. (0.48s)
Java Versión: 11
Building folders structure. (0.10s)
Corriendo accion personalizada. (0.04s)
Compilando código. (0.37s)
Compilado códigos de diseños. (0.05s)
Organizando librerías. (0.00s)
(AndroidX SDK)
Corriendo accion personalizada. (0.04s)
Compilando los recursos (0.03s)
Enlazando los recursos (0.45s)
build tools: 33.0.0, android jar: android-33
Compilando el código Java generado. (0.11s)
Buscando librerias que necesitan ser dexed. (0.02s)
Dex code (0.58s)
Dex merge (3.71s)
Copiando los recursos de librerias (1.37s)
ZipAlign file. (0.05s)
Firmando ficheros de paquete (clave privada) (0.49s)
Instalando archivo al dispositivo. (2.92s)
Device serial: 26101JEGR20033
Completado con éxito
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[Cliff McKibbin]

I was hoping the August 4 newsletter would announce the release of the final b4a version 13, but it didn't.
The Play Store requirement for SDK version 34 is August 31.
Will we get a final release before then, or should we load the beta.
I would prefer not to do it twice, in case there are updates.
Thanks, Cliff

 

[Erel]

You can safely use the beta. There are no known regression issues and it will be released as the final version in a few days.

 

[Jmu5667]

i have to update many apps until 31/8/2024 and i dont want to do that twice because the stable version will include error fixes. but if you say i can use the beta then i will.
thanks Erel ?

You can get an extention on your app to November 31st 2024. You request it it the play console. I have done this last week, takes the pressure off.

 

[Johan Schoeman]

You can get an extention on your app to November 31st 2024. You request it it the play console. I have done this last week, takes the pressure off.

You guys are lucky to have 31 days in November - lol.

 

[Erel]

(checking calendar -> clicking on the laughing smiley)

 

[ilan]

(checking calendar -> clicking on the laughing smiley)

i counted the bones in my hand...

 

[imbault]

Release ready or very close?

 

[Erel]

Yes, this week.