Android Tutorial Google Map SDK Version: The legacy renderer is scheduled for decommissioning on March 3, 2025.

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jeruelx5d

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Good day masters!

I have this notice from Google developers.

"You may have projects using the legacy renderer that will be decommissioned by March 3, 2025. Apps built with the Maps SDK for Android will be automatically updated to the latest renderer beginning March 4, 2024.
Hello Google Maps Platform Customer,

This is a follow up to the announcements sent in 2021 and 2022 regarding the new renderer for Maps SDK for Android. To provide an improved user experience and app performance, apps built with the Maps SDK for Android will be automatically updated to the latest renderer beginning March 4, 2024. The legacy renderer is scheduled for decommissioning on March 3, 2025."

Your app may be currently using the legacy renderer in two situations.
  • Situation 1.If you use Maps SDK for Android version < 18, or 18.0-18.1 without opting in the new renderer:
    • The automatic update to the latest renderer will be rolled out to the Android devices in a gradual ramp up mode and is expected to impact 100% of all supported devices by the end of 2024.
  • Situation 2.If you specify the legacy renderer (on version 18.0 or later):
    • Your application will continue receiving the legacy renderer until March 2025. Starting in March 2025, you will get the new renderer even if you specify the Legacy renderer.
I'm using Google Maps Library 2.5.

My question is, how do I know if I'm using the recommended MAP SDK version?


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Is there anything to worry about?

Thanks for your help!
 
DonManfred

DonManfred

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I started doing a new wrapper for googlemaps some months ago but were not able to test it.

The new one is using this initialization
B4X: 
com.google.android.gms.maps.MapsInitializer.initialize(ba.context, Renderer.LATEST, this);
which refers to the newest Renderer to use.

It should work work with the above requirements.

Anyone want to test it?
 
DonManfred

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