This page explains the process for setting up the Navigation SDK for Android,
and lists the build configuration requirements for
Navigation SDK version
5.0.0 and later. The instructions assume you have Android Studio installed and
are familiar with Android development.
Navigation SDK setup process
To set up and start using the Navigation SDK, you first
need to configure your Google Cloud project and obtain an API key that has the
Navigation SDK enabled. Then you can set up your Android
Studio project by adding both the SDK and your API key.
Minimum requirements for using the Navigation SDK
These requirements apply to Navigation SDK for Android versions 5.0.0 and later.
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