Can i use search view for API level 8

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I was trying to use search View in my application but it showed an error i.e View require API level 11(current minimum is 8). Is there any method through which i can use this search view by keeping min API level to 8 only?

If there then provide a small code snippet. Thanks

yes, its called a support library – pskink Jun 10 '14 at 09:28 — pskink, Jun 10 '14 at 09:28

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:57

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As you can see in the documentation, the SearchView is added in API level 11. If you want to use it below that, use the Support Library: https://developer.android.com/reference/android/support/v7/widget/SearchView.html

See also this post.

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answered Jun 10 '14 at 09:28

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 10 '14 at 09:29

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The entire searchview code is available here with Minimum Required SDK : API 8 : Android 2.2 ( Froyo )

answered Jun 10 '14 at 09:29

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 10 '14 at 09:31

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you can use the support library of API 11 and include it in your project in order to use it's components.

answered Jun 10 '14 at 09:31

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score 0 · Answer 4 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:26

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you can use sherlock action bar lib.for do this task please refer this link.. How to implement search widget in Action Bar Sherlock?

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answered Jun 10 '14 at 09:32

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Jun 10 '14 at 09:33

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You can use the v7 appcompat library for a backwards compatible SearchView. You should prefer this library over action bar sherlock, as the former is Google's own implementation and I believe action bar sherlock is no longer being actively maintained.

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Can i use search view for API level 8

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