Android how to optimize application code through Proguard

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I am working with Android sdk ver-8. (But in manifest I gave android:minSdkVersion="6")

I am developing an app. For publishing I want to optimize it. Through ProGuard how can I optimize the code? Please give me steps of using ProGuard.

code optimization.(my apk size is 2MB i want to optimize and decrease the size of apk) — Jyosna, Aug 19 '11 at 10:57

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 19 '11 at 10:59

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See http://proguard.sourceforge.net/ section "Manual" -> "Examples" -> "A complete Android application"

answered Aug 19 '11 at 10:59

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ya i have this link. But i m not getting how to start. Plz explain me – Jyosna Aug 19 '11 at 11:05

Im0rtality · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-19T11:33:37.217

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From documentation:

ProGuard is integrated into the Android build system, so you do not have to invoke it manually. ProGuard runs only when you build your application in release mode, so you do not have to deal with obfuscated code when you build your application in debug mode.

edited Aug 19 '11 at 11:33

answered Aug 19 '11 at 10:58

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how to run an app in release mode? – Jyosna Aug 19 '11 at 11:06
In Eclipse's `Package Explorer` right click your project, `Android Tools` > `Export Signed Application Package...` – Im0rtality Aug 19 '11 at 11:33

Android how to optimize application code through Proguard

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