From c93b4a8833513b310c5c21b004fec033c34edc13 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adarsh Fernando Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2016 17:20:49 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: Added release notes for SDK Tools 25.0.0 Change-Id: I9c4497e574d049a2ac04ff7c2a416496cbfc0e83 --- docs/html/tools/revisions/gradle-plugin.jd | 2 +- docs/html/tools/revisions/studio.jd | 127 +++++++-------------- docs/html/tools/sdk/tools-notes.jd | 106 ++++++++++++++--- 3 files changed, 134 insertions(+), 101 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/html/tools/revisions/gradle-plugin.jd b/docs/html/tools/revisions/gradle-plugin.jd index 6a35cab454059..9d688d85c4fca 100644 --- a/docs/html/tools/revisions/gradle-plugin.jd +++ b/docs/html/tools/revisions/gradle-plugin.jd @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ distributionUrl = https\://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-2.10-all.zip

Android Plugin for Gradle, Revision 2.0.0 (March 2016) + alt=""/>Android Plugin for Gradle, Revision 2.0.0 (April 2016)

diff --git a/docs/html/tools/revisions/studio.jd b/docs/html/tools/revisions/studio.jd index 2e42c9d7ff4c7..b65531fd5207f 100755 --- a/docs/html/tools/revisions/studio.jd +++ b/docs/html/tools/revisions/studio.jd @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Android Studio, as denoted by revision number.

Android Studio v2.0.0 (March 2016) + alt=""/>Android Studio v2.0.0 (April 2016)

@@ -106,92 +106,6 @@ Android Studio, as denoted by revision number.

-

- Android Emulator 2.0: -

-
    -
  • Performance improvements: -
    • -
      -
    • Emulator now uses CPU acceleration on x86 emulator system images by - default. -
      • - -
    • Added SMP support - to take advantage of host multi-core architecture when emulating Android - 6.0 (API level 23) or higher, resulting in much better performance and - speed than the physical counterpart. Also with SMP support, you can test - apps that specifically target multi-core Android devices. -
      • - -
    • Improved data and APK push-pull protocol between the the Android Debug Bridge and devices - running Android 5.0 (API level 21) or higher. See speed improvements up - to five times faster than using a physical device. -
      • -
    - -
  • Extended UI controls and a floating toolbar provide easy access to features - previously available only through the command line, such as taking screen - captures, adjusting the battery level, rotating the screen, and managing - virtual calls. -
    • - -
  • Upload KML and GPX files to play back a set of custom location points. -
    • - -
  • Dynamically resize the emulator by dragging a corner or zoom into the - emulator window. -
    • - -
  • Install APKs or add media files to the emulator’s internal SD card by - dragging and dropping files into the emulator window. -
    • - -
  • Simulate multi-touch input. While interacting with the emulator screen, - enter multi-touch mode by holding down the Ctrl key on - Windown/Linux, or Command key on Mac OSX. -
    • - -
  • Improvements to the Android Virtual Device - Manager: -
      -
    • System images are now categorized under the following tabs: - Recommended, x86, and Other. -
      • - -
    • Under advanced settings, you can enable multi-core support and - specify the number of cores the emulator can use. -
      • - -
    • Under advanced settings, you can determine how graphics are rendered - on the emulator by selecting one of the following options: -
        -
      • - Hardware: use you computer's graphics card for - faster rendering. -
        • - -
      • - Software: use software-based rendering. -
        • - -
      • - Auto: let the emulator decide the best option. This - is the default setting. -
        • -
      -
      • -
    -
    • - -
  • Read the documentation to find out more about using the Android Emulator. -
    • - -
-

New additions to Lint:

  • Inspection of {@code switch} statements using {@link @@ -248,6 +162,45 @@ Android Studio, as denoted by revision number.

    Additional Improvements:

      +
    • Optimized for Android Emulator 2.0, which is faster than ever before, + supports a wider range of virtual devices, and features a drastically + improved UI. To learn more about the new emulator, read the SDK Tools release notes. +
      • + +
    • Improvements to the Android Virtual Device + Manager: +
        +
      • System images are now categorized under the following tabs: + Recommended, x86, and Other. +
        • + +
      • Under advanced settings, you can enable multi-core support and + specify the number of cores the emulator can use. +
        • + +
      • Under advanced settings, you can determine how graphics are rendered + on the emulator by selecting one of the following options: +
          +
        • + Hardware: use you computer's graphics card for + faster rendering. +
          • + +
        • + Software: use software-based rendering. +
          • + +
        • + Auto: let the emulator decide the best option. This + is the default setting. +
          • +
        +
        • +
      +
      • +
    • Improved AAPT packaging times by specifying deploy target before the app is built. This allows Android Studio to efficiently package only the resources required by the specified device. diff --git a/docs/html/tools/sdk/tools-notes.jd b/docs/html/tools/sdk/tools-notes.jd index 73afa3ef6ce3a..f72d3f3e943f1 100644 --- a/docs/html/tools/sdk/tools-notes.jd +++ b/docs/html/tools/sdk/tools-notes.jd @@ -18,28 +18,108 @@ update.

      the SDK Tools, as denoted by revision number. To determine what revision of the SDK Tools you are using, refer to the "Installed Packages" listing in the Android SDK Manager.

      -

      For a summary of all known issues in SDK Tools, see http://tools.android.com/knownissues.

      +

      + For a summary of all known issues in SDK Tools, visit the Android Tools + Project Site. +

      -

      - SDK Platform-tools, Revision 23.1.0 (December 2015) +

      + SDK Tools, Revision 25.0.0 + (April 2016)

      -
      -
      General Notes:
      -
      -
        -
      • Changed Linux requirements for Android SDK Platform-tools revision 23.1.0 and later: - it now requires 64-bit Linux.
        • -
      -
      +
      + Android Emulator 2.0: +
      +
      +
        +
      • Performance improvements: +
        • +
          +
        • Emulator now uses CPU acceleration on x86 emulator system images by + default. +
          • +
        • Added SMP support + to take advantage of host multi-core architecture when emulating Android + 6.0 (API level 23) or higher, resulting in much better performance and + speed than the physical counterpart. Also with SMP support, you can test + apps that specifically target multi-core Android devices. +
          • +
        • Improved data and APK push-pull protocol between the the Android Debug Bridge and devices + running Android 5.0 (API level 21) or higher. See speed improvements up + to five times faster than using a physical device. +
          • +
        + +
      • Extended UI controls and a floating toolbar provide easy access to features + previously available only through the command line, such as taking screen + captures, adjusting the battery level, rotating the screen, and managing + virtual calls. +
        • + +
      • Upload KML and GPX files to play back a set of custom location points. +
        • + +
      • Dynamically resize the emulator by dragging a corner or zoom into the + emulator window. +
        • + +
      • Install APKs or add media files to the emulator’s internal SD card by + dragging and dropping files into the emulator window. +
        • + +
      • Simulate multi-touch input. While interacting with the emulator screen, + enter multi-touch mode by holding down the Ctrl key on + Windown/Linux, or Command key on Mac OSX. +
        • + +
      • The Android Emulator works best with Android Studio 2.0. To find out more + about what's included in the newest version of the official Android IDE, + read the release + notes. +
        • + +
      • Read the documentation to find out more about using the Android Emulator. +
        • +
      +
      +
      +
      +
      + +
      +

      + SDK Platform-tools, Revision 23.1.0 + (December 2015) +

      + +
      +
      +
      + General Notes: +
      + +
      +
        +
      • Changed Linux requirements for Android SDK Platform-tools + revision 23.1.0 and later: it now requires 64-bit Linux. +
        • +
      +
      +