Other B4A v9.30 BETA has been released

Erel · Jul 1, 2019

I'm happy to release B4A v9.30 BETA. This update adds support for the new AndroidX SDK.

AndroidX SDK replaces the Android Support Library SDK. Android Support Library is no longer maintained and new resources such as the latest versions of Firebase libraries depend on AndroidX.

With B4A v9.30 you can continue to use the old Android Support Library or switch to AndroidX. Switching to AndroidX is simple: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/androidx-sdk.107236/

Improvements:

Support for AndroidX SDK.
Jetifier tool that creates AndroidX versions of libraries. Note that this step isn't needed for most libraries.
Auto bookmarks feature:
- Recent code positions and designer layouts appear as tabs in the window title.
- The IDE decides on the list of tabs based on several factors (recency, modifications and others).
- The list is saved together with the project and restored when the project is loaded.
Ctrl + Click on layout files from the code:
B4A Sdk Manager v3.50 is included. It supports AndroidX resources.
Issue with BaseFolder in command line builder fixed.
Latest versions of internal libraries are included. TabStripViewPager is an internal library now.
Bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Developers who are eligible for a free upgrade will receive an email with upgrade instructions.
Remember that this is a beta version!

Peter Simpson · Jul 1, 2019

Thank you Erel,
I'm testing it right now, bur for me so far so gooooooooooooood. My 2 biggest apps are still assembling and running perfect on both Android 9 & 10.

Keep up the greeeeeeeeeeeeat work...

Erel · Jul 1, 2019

The real test is to open B4A Sdk Manager and update the recommended items. It will show a message about AndroidX and you will then compile your app with AndroidX SDK.

You can always go back to the old SDK by downloading the ready to run SDK.

Peter Simpson · Jul 1, 2019

Erel said:
The real test is to open B4A Sdk Manager and update the recommended items. It will show a message about AndroidX and you will then compile your app with AndroidX SDK.

You can always go back to the old SDK by downloading the ready to run SDK.

That's the first things that I did Erel after reading above that B4A Sdk Manager being updated to V3.50.

The amount of preselected items were phenomenal, there are loads of them. I've now assembled 5 of my clients packages with absolutely no issues whatsoever.

Btw I also ran the Jetifier tool, there's just 2 libs that it didn't appear to like too much (or whatever).

Thanks again Erel...

scsjc · Jul 1, 2019

Work Perfect !!!
Great job, ... thank you very much

7 years ago, I decided to try B4A, it was one of the best decisions made in my life.
A pleasure to work with a tool like B4A, and a human support from EREL and all the collaborators of this forum.

Greetings to all

Erel · Jul 1, 2019

Peter Simpson said:
Btw I also ran the Jetifier tool, there's just 2 libs that it didn't appear to like too much (or whatever)

I saw it as well (AcceleratedSurface and another one). The error happens in the Android SDK tool. Most libraries don't need to be "jetified" anyway so you can ignore those errors.

Erel · Jul 1, 2019

There was a bug in beta #1 related to Android Support Library and usages of #Extends attribute. Beta #2 was uploaded. It fixes this issue.

Erel · Jul 1, 2019

More information about AndroidX: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/androidx-sdk.107236/

omarruben · Jul 1, 2019

so far pretty goooood!!!! Thank you

alex2103 · Jul 1, 2019

andoidX:

B4X:

java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to instantiate application android.support.multidex.MultiDexApplication: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: Didn't find class "android.support.multidex.MultiDexApplication" on path: DexPathList[[zip file "/system/framework/org.apache.http.legacy.boot.jar", zip file "/data/app/com.ua.globus.alarm-38NZBw7KW2Ii4J7vwYv5qg==/base.apk"],nativeLibraryDirectories=[/data/app/com.ua.globus.alarm-38NZBw7KW2Ii4J7vwYv5qg==/lib/arm64, /system/lib64, /product/lib64]]

moster67 · Jul 1, 2019

alex2103 said:

andoidX:

B4X:

java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to instantiate application android.support.multidex.MultiDexApplication: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: Didn't find class "android.support.multidex.MultiDexApplication" on path: DexPathList[[zip file "/system/framework/org.apache.http.legacy.boot.jar", zip file "/data/app/com.ua.globus.alarm-38NZBw7KW2Ii4J7vwYv5qg==/base.apk"],nativeLibraryDirectories=[/data/app/com.ua.globus.alarm-38NZBw7KW2Ii4J7vwYv5qg==/lib/arm64, /system/lib64, /product/lib64]]

Already reported and temporary fix is available:
https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...t-work-with-multidex-true.107232/#post-670553

josejad · Jul 1, 2019

Updated and AndroidX installed. Everything has worked fine here¡¡

krlos2004 · Jul 1, 2019

very good

kisoft · Jul 1, 2019

HI, this error occurs during compilation

B4X:

B4A line: 87
cn.SetStyle(cn1)
src\aaa\bbb\firebasemessaging.java:192: error: package android.support.v4.app.NotificationCompat does not exist
_cn.SetStyle((android.support.v4.app.NotificationCompat.Style)(_cn1.getObject()));

alex2103 · Jul 2, 2019

moster67 said:
Already reported and temporary fix is available:
https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...t-work-with-multidex-true.107232/#post-670553

thanks for sharing!

Erel · Jul 2, 2019

kisoft said:
HI, this error occurs during compilation

Have you ran the Jetify tool?

kisoft · Jul 2, 2019

HI,

Erel said:
Have you ran the Jetify tool?

yes

All set. Nothing to do.

Massimiliano · Jul 2, 2019

Erel said:
Have you ran the Jetify tool?

I ran Jetify tool...

I have a similar issue during compile:
actnbr.java:894: error: package android.support.v4.view does not exist
mostCurrent._tablayout.SetViewPager((android.support.v4.view.ViewPager)(mostCurrent._vp.getObject()));

Erel · Jul 2, 2019

Which library causes this error? Where is the relevant code?

Make sure that the library is not in the internal libraries folder as it will not be jetified.

kisoft · Jul 2, 2019

H

Erel said:
Which library causes this error? Where is the relevant code?

NB6, NotificationBuilder

B4X:

Dim sdkversion As Int
    Dim jo As JavaObject
    sdkversion = jo.InitializeStatic("android.os.Build$VERSION").GetField("SDK_INT")
    If sdkversion < 26 Then
        Dim cn As NotificationBuilder
        Dim cn1 As NotificationBigTextStyle
        If cn1.IsInitialized = False Then cn1.Initialize
        If  cn.IsInitialized = False Then  cn.Initialize
        cn1.BigText = Message.GetData.Get("title")  & CRLF & Message.GetData.Get("body")
        cn1.SummaryText = "Koniec Powiadomienia"
        cn.SmallIcon = "icon"
        cn.DefaultLight = True
        cn.DefaultVibrate = False
        cn.DefaultSound = True
        cn.ContentInfo = ""
        cn.AutoCancel = True
'        cn.ContentTitle = "Notifica Pizza Eat"
'        cn.ContentText = "Notifica Pizza Eat"
        cn.ContentTitle = Message.GetData.Get("title")
        cn.ContentText = Message.GetData.Get("body")
   
        cn.setActivity(Main)
        cn.SetStyle(cn1)
        cn.Notify(1)

In the additional library folder, I have two NotificationBuilder and NotificationBuilder.androidx.

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