Introduction
Google* has recently released "Lollipop", Version 5.0 of the Android* OS (others may know this OS by its original name, "L-dessert"). Besides significant new features, Lollipop is the first 64-bit capable Android* OS.
Intel understands the importance of this major Android* OS release to our customers, and is making support of this OS a top priority.
Detailed Lollipop Support Information
- Lollipop 32-bit apps: At this time, our primary focus is allowing customers to create and debug/analyze 32-bit apps that will run on either L-32 (Lollipop 32-bit OS) or L-64 (Lollipop 64-bit OS), and many of the tools already provide this support. The table below shows which Intel INDE tools support the creation of 32-bit apps on either the L-32 or L-64 platforms.
- Lollipop 64-bit apps: We are updating the Intel INDE components to enable you to create and debug/analyze 64-bit apps -- this work is "in progress".
| Component Name | L-32 / L-64 Support | Notes |
| Intel® IPP | yes / yes | Full support. |
| Intel® HAXM* | yes / yes | Be sure to install the Intel® IDE Integration Update available through Intel® Software Manager (ISM). |
| IDE Integration for Android* | yes / yes | Full support. |
| Debugger Extension for VS-Android | yes / yes | Full support. |
| Context Sensing SDK | yes / TBD | Full support for L-32; L-64 support is still being verified. Note that the Context Sensing SDK is not applicable for the Google* Nexus* Player (Android* TV). |
| Intel® TBB | yes / TBD | Full support for L-32; L-64 support is still being verified. |
| OpenCL™ Code Builder | no / no | Support is still being verified. |
| Intel C++ Compilers | yes / TBD | Full support for L-32; L-64 support is still being verified. |
| Graphics Performance Analyzers (GPA): System Analyzer, Graphics Frame Debugger, Graphics Frame Analyzer, Platform Analyzer | no / no | Kernel changes in Lollipop require additional work for full support. |
| Media for Mobile | yes / yes | Full support. |
| Media SDK for Windows*, Audio for Windows*, Media RAW Accelerator for Windows* | (not applicable) | Tools only support the Windows* OS. For Android* support, see Media for Mobile above. |
Next Steps...
This article has described how each of the components of the Intel INDE product support the latest Android* OS, Version 5.0 (aka "Lollipop" or "L-dessert"). As new information is available, Intel will update this article to notify you of any changes.
If Lollipop support presents a significant issue for your product development plans, please send us an email or leave us a note at the Intel INDE Support Forum.