Add Firebase to Your Android Project
Add Firebase to Your Android Project Prerequisites A device running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or newer, and Google Play services 15.0.0 or higher. The latest version of Android Studio If you don't have an Android Studio project already, you can download one of our quickstart samples if you just want to try a Firebase feature. If you're using a quickstart, remember to get the application ID from the build.gradle file in your project's module folder (typically app/), as you'll need this package name for the next step. Note: If you are upgrading from a 2.X version of the Firebase SDK, see our upgrade guide for Android to get started. Add Firebase to your app If you're using Android Studio version 2.2 or later, the Firebase Assistant is the simplest way to connect your app to Firebase. The Assistant can connect your existing project or create a new one for you with all the necessary gradle dependencies. If you're using an older version of Android ...