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.

 

[scsjc]

Yes, this week.

I've been testing the beta version on various devices in the apps, and everything has worked fine for me Looking forward to the final version of 13
Thank you very much for your great work.

 

[Gerardo Tenreiro]

Hi,
I have Verios 13 beta 2 installed and all my applications work correctly.
Thank you very much Erel, I hope to see the final version.

Note:
The number 13 doesn't suit me too much, so for me you could upgrade to version 14 and forget about the number "13". It's just a suggestion...

 

[Erel]

I will be less available in the next two days so decided to postpone the release to Sunday. You can however use the beta to release and distribute apps targeting sdk 34.