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I found that from the Android website they told me the current API that enable developers to do some programming for Wifi Peer to Peer is ONLY in Android 4.0 (API level 14).

Is it true? I mean can I only use the Earlier version of Android instead of Android 4.0 to do the Wifi Peer to Peer programming? Can I use android 2.3 or earlier for doing the Wifi Peer2Peer Access?

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It is clearly stated at developer sight that Wi-Fi peer-to-peer (P2P) allows Android 4.0 (API level 14) or later devices not prior. Please visit http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/wifip2p.html

you can use 4.0 or later versions for the Wifi Peer to Peer programming where the Wi-Fi peer-to-peer (P2P) APIs allow applications to connect to nearby devices without needing to connect to a network or hotspot.Wi-Fi P2P allows your application to quickly find and interact with nearby devices, at a range beyond the capabilities of Bluetooth. it is at 4.0 and later not prior.

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so if you said, "4.0 and later not prior". THat means I cant use my "2.3" for this wifi peer2peer right? –  gumuruh Apr 22 at 9:42
yes you can not as stated in doc!!, if the answer is feasible to you please accept it that it will also be helpful to others –  Jitesh Upadhyay Apr 22 at 9:43
but @Jitesh, I found from the another library it said they can do it while using android 2.3 look at here stackoverflow.com/questions/1932150/… –  gumuruh Apr 24 at 7:53
if there is a lib than have try with that but it is an old post of 2009...please check –  Jitesh Upadhyay Apr 24 at 8:33

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