How do I use Google Maps SDK on Android?

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How do I use Google Maps SDK on Android?

Maps SDK for Android Quickstart

  1. On this page.
  2. Set up the development environment.
  3. Set up an Android device.
  4. Create a Google Maps project in Android Studio.
  5. Set up in Cloud Console.
  6. Add the API key to your app.
  7. Look at the code. Maps activity file. Module Gradle file. XML layout file.
  8. Deploy and run the app.

Is Google Maps Android SDK free?

Yes. Even though the first $200 a month is free, we ask for your credit card or billing account to cover any amount you spend over this free credit.

What is Android map SDK?

The Maps SDK for Android allows you to include maps and customized mapping information in your app.

Is Google Map API free?

Google Maps Platform offers a $200 monthly credit for Maps, Routes, and Places (see Billing Account Credits). Note that the Maps Embed API, Maps SDK for Android, and Maps SDK for iOS currently have no usage limits and are at no charge (usage of the API or SDKs is not applied against your $200 monthly credit).

What is a map SDK?

With the Maps SDK for Android, add maps to your Android app including Wear OS apps using Google Maps data, map displays, and map gesture responses. The SDK supports both the Kotlin and Java programming languages and provides additional libraries and extensions for advanced features and programming techniques.

How do I integrate Google Maps into an app?

Let’s see how to create a new project and integrate Google Maps.

  1. Install the Google Play Services SDK. Add Google Play services to Android Studio.
  2. Create a new Google Maps project.
  3. Get a Google Maps API key.
  4. Check your code.
  5. The XML layout file.
  6. The maps activity Java file.
  7. Map Objects.
  8. Add a fragment.

What is google Places SDK?

The Places SDK for Android allows you to build location-aware apps that respond contextually to the local businesses and other places near the user’s device.

How do I add a marker on Google Maps Android?

For adding a custom marker to Google Maps navigate to the app > res > drawable > Right-Click on it > New > Vector Assets and select the icon which we have to show on your Map. You can change the color according to our requirements. After creating this icon now we will move towards adding this marker to our Map.

Is Geocoding API free?

The Geocoding API uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model.

How do I get a Google map API key?

Go to the Google Maps Platform > Credentials page. On the Credentials page, click Create credentials > API key. The API key created dialog displays your newly created API key. Click Close.